Shoe Carnival Inc Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Shoe Carnival, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Shoe Carnival, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCVL), a leading retailer in footwear and accessories, announced its financial results for the third quarter ending November 2, 2024.

Key Financial Metrics

The company achieved EPS expectations with GAAP EPS of $0.70, surpassing consensus estimates of $0.67. However, net sales declined 4.1% year-over-year, impacted by a retail calendar shift. Without this shift, adjusted net sales showed a 2.2% growth.

Segment Revenue Performance

Revenue from the newly acquired stores, such as Rogan's, contributed $22.3 million in the third quarter, with strong integration and synergy capture.

Key Developments and Operational Highlights - Expanded store rebannering tests to 25 additional stores in fiscal 2025. - Achieved 10% sales and profitability increase in rebannered Shoe Station stores. - Continued strong Back-to-School sales, despite disruptions from hurricanes and unusually warm weather.

Executive Commentary Mark Worden, President and CEO, emphasized the company's strong Back-to-School results and the impact of effective marketing strategies. Despite external challenges such as hurricanes and warm weather delaying seasonal sales, Worden remains optimistic about sales strategies, pointing to the ongoing successful integration of Rogan Shoes and expansion of store tests.

Capital Management - As of November 21, 2024, the company held $91.1 million in cash, equivalents, and marketable securities. - Maintained strong cash flow without incurring debt, marking 19 consecutive years with no year-end debt. - The share repurchase program still has $50 million available, although no shares were repurchased in the third quarter.

Forward Guidance - Net sales expected between $1.20 billion and $1.23 billion for fiscal 2024. - GAAP EPS projected between $2.55 and $2.70. - Adjusted EPS forecasted in the range of $2.60 to $2.75.

Stock Price Movement Following the earnings release, Shoe Carnival's stock experienced a modest decline of 0.56%, reflecting a cautious market response to the adjusted sales figures and ongoing economic uncertainty.

The company's strategic focus on expanding its store network and capturing growth from acquisitions remains central to its future growth endeavors.

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