Caleres reports Q3 EPS 38c with items, consensus 85c

Q3 adjusted EPS excluding Stuart Weitzman was 67c. Reports Q3 revenue $790.1M, consensus $768.59M. “Caleres (CAL) delivered Q3 sales results that were ahead of our internal expectations, highlighted by organic sales growth in our Brand Portfolio segment, strong Lead Brands performance, sequential improvement in trends at Famous Footwear, and accelerated eCommerce momentum in both segments of our business,” said CEO Jay Schmidt. “With the recent addition of Stuart Weitzman, our Brand Portfolio now drives nearly half our sales and more than half our operating earnings. As we expected, we experienced pressure on our earnings from tariffs and near-term acquisition dilution, however, the fundamentals of our business are improving. For the balance of the year, we will be working to transition the Stuart Weitzman business to Caleres systems and clean up aged and excess inventory as we hone our strategies for long-term growth and profitability of the brand. In FY26, we will begin to unlock synergistic cost savings,” said Schmidt. “Through this integration process, we are sharpening our operating structure to better leverage our scale and strengthen our ability to build and grow powerful brands and consumer experiences. We are confident that executing our strategic plans will result in improved financial performance and drive long-term value for our shareholders.”