The earnings call highlighted significant growth and expansion plans for Shoe Station, which is performing well above expectations. However, challenges remain with the Shoe Carnival brand and overall net sales decline. The company remains in a strong financial position and has reaffirmed its annual guidance.

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Q2 2025

During Shoe Carnival's first quarter 2025 earnings call, the company reported that they exceeded profit expectations by approximately 10%, with Shoe Station achieving a 4.9% sales growth, contrasting with comparable store declines in the high single digits for the Shoe Carnival banner. The executive team reaffirmed their annual profit guidance, projecting net sales between $1.15 billion and $1.23 billion and GAAP EPS from $1.60 to $2.10, with gross margins ranging from 35% to 36%. The company plans significant expansion, aiming for Shoe Station to account for over 80% of their store fleet by March 2027, up from 28% at the end of fiscal 2025, with 75 store rebanners planned in 2025 alone. Additionally, they reported an increase in their cash position by 30% year-over-year to $93 million, maintaining a debt-free balance sheet, which positions them to capitalize on market opportunities. Despite the challenging retail environment, the company is optimistic about the second half of the year, particularly the back-to-school season, expecting moderating sales declines and stable to improving margins.

Shoe Station Growth and Expansion

Shoe Station achieved a sales growth of 4.9% and was comp positive in the quarter. The company plans to complete 75 rebanners this year, increasing Shoe Station's store count to 28% of the fleet by the end of fiscal 2025. By March 2027, Shoe Station is expected to represent over 80% of the store fleet.

Profit Outperformance

First quarter profits exceeded expectations by approximately 10%.

Strong Financial Position

The company ended the quarter with $93 million in cash, up over 30% compared to the end of Q1 last year, and maintains a debt-free balance sheet.

Reaffirmed Annual Guidance

The company reaffirmed its annual fiscal 2025 outlook, with net sales projected between $1.15 billion to $1.23 billion and GAAP EPS between $1.60 to $2.10.

Shoe Carnival (SCVL) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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SCVL Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Sep 03, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.62 / -	0.83	―	―	―
May 03, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.30 / 0.34	0.64	-46.88% (-0.30)	―	―
Mar 20, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.43 / 0.54	0.59	-8.47% (-0.05)	―
Nov 21, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.67 / 0.71	0.8	-11.25% (-0.09)	―
Sep 05, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.81 / 0.83	0.71	16.90% (+0.12)	―
May 23, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.60 / 0.64	0.61	4.92% (+0.03)	―
Mar 21, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.59 / 0.59	0.79	-25.32% (-0.20)	―
Nov 16, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.97 / 0.80	1.18	-32.20% (-0.38)	―
Aug 29, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.84 / 0.71	1.05	-32.38% (-0.34)	―
May 24, 2023	2023 (Q1)	0.69 / 0.61	0.96	-36.46% (-0.35)	―

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SCVL Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Mar 20, 2025	$22.32	$22.11	-0.94%
Nov 21, 2024	$32.85	$33.21	+1.10%
Sep 05, 2024	$36.72	$39.73	+8.20%
May 23, 2024	$33.51	$35.36	+5.52%

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