Q1 EPS Estimates for Steven Madden Lowered by Zacks Research

Steven Madden, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SHOO) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Steven Madden in a report issued on Wednesday, March 19th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the textile maker will post earnings per share of $0.46 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.69. The consensus estimate for Steven Madden’s current full-year earnings is $2.66 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Steven Madden’s Q2 2025 earnings at $0.46 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $0.90 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.53 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $2.35 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.57 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.53 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.99 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.55 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $2.64 EPS.

Steven Madden (NASDAQ:SHOO) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 26th. The textile maker reported $0.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.53 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $582.32 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $550.37 million. Steven Madden had a net margin of 7.68% and a return on equity of 23.41%.

A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on the company. Citigroup lowered their target price on Steven Madden from $38.00 to $35.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 27th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Steven Madden in a research report on Monday, February 3rd. Telsey Advisory Group reduced their target price on shares of Steven Madden from $44.00 to $38.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 27th. Loop Capital decreased their price target on shares of Steven Madden from $40.00 to $35.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 27th. Finally, StockNews.com cut shares of Steven Madden from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 14th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Steven Madden currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $40.33.

Steven Madden Stock Up 9.6 %

Shares of SHOO stock opened at $27.43 on Monday. Steven Madden has a 12-month low of $24.56 and a 12-month high of $50.01. The company has a market capitalization of $1.99 billion, a PE ratio of 11.67 and a beta of 1.06. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $35.34 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $41.56.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Steven Madden

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. R Squared Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Steven Madden during the 4th quarter worth approximately $55,000. Quarry LP raised its position in Steven Madden by 403.6% during the fourth quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,385 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $59,000 after purchasing an additional 1,110 shares in the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. lifted its stake in Steven Madden by 20.9% during the fourth quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 1,958 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $83,000 after purchasing an additional 339 shares during the last quarter. KBC Group NV boosted its holdings in shares of Steven Madden by 36.5% in the 4th quarter. KBC Group NV now owns 3,013 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $128,000 after purchasing an additional 805 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Steven Madden by 21.6% in the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 4,171 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $176,000 after purchasing an additional 741 shares during the last quarter. 99.88% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Steven Madden Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 21st. Investors of record on Monday, March 10th were paid a $0.21 dividend. This represents a $0.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.06%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 10th. Steven Madden’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 35.74%.

About Steven Madden

Steven Madden, Ltd. designs, sources, and markets fashion-forward branded and private label footwear, accessories, and apparel in the United States and internationally. It operates through Wholesale Footwear, Wholesale Accessories/Apparel, Direct-to- Consumer, and Licensing segments. The Wholesale Footwear segment designs, sources, and markets various products, including dress shoes, boots, booties, fashion sneakers, sandals, and casual shoes under the Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson, Blondo, GREATS, and Anne Klein brands.