Steven Madden, the Consumer Cyclical sector company, was revisited by a Wall Street analyst today. Analyst Sam Poser from Williams Trading maintained a Buy rating on the stock and has a $45.00 price target.
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Sam Poser has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that suggest a positive outlook for Steven Madden’s stock. The company is expected to benefit from favorable fashion trends, a strong mix of sales channels, and changes in tariffs that will likely enhance its performance in the fourth quarter of 2025 and into 2026. Despite missing some estimates in the third quarter of 2025, the company showed a significant improvement in gross margin and provided better-than-expected guidance for the fourth quarter and the upcoming fiscal year.
Moreover, Steven Madden is capitalizing on new trends in women’s fashion footwear, which are driving a resurgence in demand. The introduction of new products, such as the Riggs Banana Leather boot, along with strong performance in dress shoes, is contributing to this momentum. Additionally, the company is experiencing increased orders from wholesale partners due to strong sell-through rates and rising average unit retail prices. These factors, combined with the competitive advantage over other brands struggling with tariff-related challenges, position Steven Madden well for continued market share gains.
According to TipRanks, Poser is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 16.0% and a 50.00% success rate. Poser covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Crocs, and VF.
In another report released today, Piper Sandler also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $50.00 price target.