Core Points - Shoe Carnival, Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, to be paid on October 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 6, 2025 [1][2] - This dividend marks the 54th consecutive quarterly dividend and reflects the company's strong cash flow, with nearly $150 million in cash and securities available after the Back-to-School season [3] - The company operates with no debt on its balance sheet, positioning it well for future investments and enhancing shareholder returns [3] Company Overview - Shoe Carnival, Inc. is a leading retailer of family footwear, operating 428 stores across 35 states and Puerto Rico, and also offers online shopping [5] - The company emphasizes national name brands in its product offerings, which include dress, casual, and athletic footwear for men, women, and children [5] - Shoe Carnival trades on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol SCVL [5]

分组1 - Shoe Carnival reported quarterly earnings of $0.7 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.55 per share, but down from $0.83 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +27.27% [1] - The company posted revenues of $306.39 million for the quarter ended July 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.15% and down from $332.7 million year-over-year [2] - Shoe Carnival has surpassed consensus EPS estimates for the last four quarters but has not beaten consensus revenue estimates during the same period [2] 分组2 - The stock has underperformed, losing about 34.9% since the beginning of the year compared to the S&P 500's gain of 9.6% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.50 on revenues of $293.54 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.75 on revenues of $1.15 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Retail - Apparel and Shoes is in the bottom 39% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential underperformance compared to higher-ranked industries [8]

Company Performance - Steven Madden reported quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.24 per share, and down from $0.57 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -16.67% [1] - The company posted revenues of $559 million for the quarter ended June 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.94%, compared to year-ago revenues of $523.55 million [2] - Over the last four quarters, Steven Madden has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Performance - Steven Madden shares have lost approximately 38.1% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 8.3% [3] - The current status of estimate revisions has resulted in a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell) for the stock, indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.42 on revenues of $715.74 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.47 on revenues of $2.52 billion [7] - The outlook for the Shoes and Retail Apparel industry is currently in the bottom 24% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may impact the performance of Steven Madden's stock [8] Industry Comparison - Wolverine World Wide, another company in the same industry, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share, reflecting a year-over-year change of +46.7%, with revenues expected to be $446.48 million, up 5% from the year-ago quarter [9][10]

Core Viewpoint - Shoe Carnival reported quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.27 per share, but down from $0.64 per share a year ago, indicating a significant earnings surprise of 25.93% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $277.72 million for the quarter ended April 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.52% and down from $300.36 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Shoe Carnival has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times but has only topped revenue estimates once [2] Stock Performance - Shoe Carnival shares have declined approximately 44.3% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 0.5% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for Shoe Carnival is 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.53 on revenues of $316.84 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.60 on revenues of $1.16 billion [7] - The trend for earnings estimate revisions ahead of the earnings release was unfavorable, which may impact future stock movements [6] Industry Context - The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry, to which Shoe Carnival belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for the stock's performance [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could be a useful metric for investors [5]

Core Insights - Kohl's reported a quarterly loss of $0.13 per share, better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.22, and an improvement from a loss of $0.24 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 40.91% [1] - The company posted revenues of $3.23 billion for the quarter ended April 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.88%, although this is a decline from year-ago revenues of $3.38 billion [2] - Kohl's shares have decreased by approximately 42.3% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with a slight gain of 0.1% in the S&P 500 [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.36 on revenues of $3.49 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.44 on revenues of $15.25 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Kohl's is mixed, leading to a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Context - The Retail - Regional Department Stores industry is currently ranked in the bottom 23% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for stocks within this sector [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact investor sentiment and stock performance [5]

Financial Performance - Abercrombie & Fitch reported quarterly earnings of $1.59 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.35 per share, but down from $2.14 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 17.78% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.1 billion for the quarter ended April 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.82% and up from $1.02 billion year-over-year [2] Market Performance - Abercrombie shares have declined approximately 48.4% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 0.7% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for Abercrombie is 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.48 on revenues of $1.18 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $10.64 on revenues of $5.12 billion [7] - The Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry is currently ranked in the bottom 46% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for Abercrombie's stock performance [8]

Core Insights - Skechers reported quarterly earnings of $1.34 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.17 per share, and showing a slight increase from $1.33 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of 14.53% [1] - The company posted revenues of $2.41 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, which was 1.17% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but an increase from $2.25 billion year-over-year [2] - Skechers shares have declined approximately 27.3% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of 8.6% [3] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.97 on revenues of $2.36 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.42 on revenues of $9.72 billion [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Skechers is mixed, leading to a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Industry Context - The Shoes and Retail Apparel industry, to which Skechers belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 9% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8] - The performance of Skechers may be influenced by the overall industry outlook, as historical data shows that the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [8] Competitor Insights - Steven Madden, a competitor in the same industry, is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.46 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 29.2%, with revenues projected at $561.97 million, a 1.7% increase from the previous year [9][10]