Caleres (NYSE:CAL) Issues Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.04 EPS

Caleres (NYSE:CAL) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The textile maker reported ($0.36) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.40) by $0.04, Briefing.com reports. The business had revenue of $695.06 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $688.43 million. Caleres had a negative net margin of 0.24% and a positive return on equity of 6.49%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.33 earnings per share.

Here are the key takeaways from Caleres’ conference call:

• Q4 results beat guidance — earnings per share exceeded guidance, sales were modestly above expectations, and gross margin came in better than anticipated.
• Lead brands, owned e-commerce, and international showed clear momentum, driving market-share gains in women’s fashion and total footwear, with Sam Edelman and Allen Edmonds delivering notably strong performance.
• Caleres completed the Stuart Weitzman integration on time and on budget, liquidated aged inventory and repositioned operations, and expects Stuart Weitzman to reach break-even in 2026.
• SG&A deleverage weighed on results — SG&A increased $48.3 million (18.3%) in Q4, largely due to Stuart Weitzman-related costs, contributing to a Q4 operating loss and full-year margin pressure.
• Management set 2026 as a “build-back” year with guidance for consolidated sales up low- to mid-single digits, ~140–150 bps gross margin improvement, and adjusted EPS of $1.35–$1.65.

Caleres Price Performance

NYSE CAL opened at $10.80 on Friday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $11.96 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $12.56. Caleres has a 1 year low of $8.80 and a 1 year high of $18.27. The stock has a market capitalization of $366.12 million, a PE ratio of -49.09 and a beta of 0.64.

Caleres Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 26th will be paid a $0.07 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 26th. This represents a $0.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. Caleres’s dividend payout ratio is currently 44.44%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on CAL. Seaport Research Partners raised their price target on shares of Caleres from $14.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Zacks Research upgraded Caleres from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Caleres in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $14.00.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Caleres by 143.2% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 90,546 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $1,560,000 after buying an additional 53,320 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in Caleres by 4.2% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 162,814 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $2,805,000 after acquiring an additional 6,502 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its stake in Caleres by 4.1% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 105,137 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $1,812,000 after acquiring an additional 4,175 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Caleres by 5.6% in the 2nd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 18,902 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $231,000 after acquiring an additional 1,007 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Rhumbline Advisers raised its holdings in shares of Caleres by 2.4% in the 2nd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 99,677 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $1,218,000 after acquiring an additional 2,352 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 98.44% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Caleres

Here are the key news stories impacting Caleres this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations: revenue of $695.1M (+8.7% YoY) and an EPS print slightly ahead of consensus; Brand Portfolio sales grew strongly and organic sales were positive — facts that underpin the market’s upbeat reaction. Caleres Reports Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management guided for a return to profits in FY2026 and projected gross-margin improvement (140–180 bps), citing tariff mitigation and pricing — guidance that investors treated as credible upside for margins and earnings recovery. Caleres Guides for Return to Profits this Year
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings-call commentary and transcripts highlight continued e-commerce strength and Brand Portfolio momentum across channels; these operational details support the stock move but leave execution risk tied to margin recovery. Caleres, Inc. (NYSE:CAL) Q4 2025 earnings call transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Market headlines and volume amplified the move — multiple outlets note the stock “rocketing” after the print and guidance, which often fuels short-term momentum. Why Is Caleres (CAL) Stock Rocketing Higher Today
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability remains a concern: Q4 EPS was a loss (-$0.36) versus prior-year EPS of $0.33; Seeking Alpha and others flag flat organic sales (outside acquisition lift), margin deleverage in the quarter, a leveraged balance sheet and execution risk — all reasons to be cautious on sustainability of the rally. Caleres Is Now Reasonably Priced, But Is Not Attractive After The Rally
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/ratings pressure: Zacks added CAL to its Strong Sell list, signaling that some sell-side models remain skeptical despite the upbeat guidance. New Strong Sell Stocks for March 19th

Caleres Company Profile

Caleres, Inc, formerly known as Brown Shoe Company, is a leading footwear company engaged in the design, sourcing, marketing and selling of a broad portfolio of branded and private-label shoes. The company’s operations span a range of market segments from value-priced to premium and luxury. Caleres operates through two primary segments: a retail segment anchored by the Famous Footwear banner, which includes more than 1,100 stores across North America, and a brand portfolio segment comprising owned and licensed brands such as Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, Dr.