Countdown to Steven Madden (SHOO) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that Steven Madden (SHOO) will report quarterly earnings of $0.54 per share, reflecting an 11.5% decline year over year, while revenues are expected to reach$ 548.56 million, marking a 5.6% increase from the same quarter last year [1] Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 6.1% in the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by covering analysts [2] - Revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior and are linked to short-term stock price performance [3] Revenue Projections - Total Revenue - Net Sales is estimated at $546.24 million, representing a 5.6% increase year over year [5] - Total Revenue - Wholesale Accessories/Apparel is projected to reach$ 142.08 million, indicating a 9.6% year-over-year change [5] - Total Revenue - Wholesale is expected to be $370.96 million, reflecting a 4.6% increase from the prior year [5] - Revenue - Direct-to-Consumer is forecasted at$ 173.69 million, showing a 7% year-over-year change [6] - Total Revenue - Wholesale Footwear is estimated at $228.88 million, indicating a 1.7% increase year over year [6] Operational Income - Income from operations - Wholesale Accessories/Apparel is estimated at$ 16.35 million, down from $35.96 million reported in the same quarter last year [7] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Steven Madden have declined by 6.6%, compared to a 1.8% decline in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [7] - Currently, SHOO holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell), suggesting potential underperformance in the near future [7]