Weyco Group reported a decrease in net sales for the second quarter of 2023, but net earnings reached a record high due to improved gross margins and controlled expenses. The company faces headwinds in the second half of the year due to tough comparisons against the previous year's record results.
Consolidated net sales decreased by 10% to $67.0 million compared to the second quarter of 2022.
Consolidated gross earnings increased to 43.3% of net sales, up from 40.0% in the prior year.
Net earnings reached a record $4.9 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, an 8% increase over the previous record.
North American wholesale segment sales decreased, while retail segment sales reached a new record.
Weyco Group faces headwinds in the second half of the year due to tough comparisons against last year's record third and fourth quarter results, which were lifted by pipeline fill and strong consumer demand.
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