The chart below shows how SHOO performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, SHOO sees a -2.06% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -1.20% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.70%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Revenue Increase Analysis: 1. Strong Revenue Growth: Consolidated revenue reached $624.7 million, marking a 13% increase compared to Q3 2023, with a 5.5% growth excluding Almost Famous.
Handbag Revenue Surge: 2. Impressive Handbag Performance: The Steve Madden handbag business saw a revenue increase of 27% in Q3, building on a remarkable 52% growth in the same period last year.
International Revenue Growth: 3. International Market Expansion: International revenue grew by 11% year-over-year in Q3, with expectations for EMEA revenue to increase by over 20% in 2024.
E-Commerce Revenue Surge: 4. Direct-to-Consumer Growth: DTC revenue increased by 8% in Q3, with e-commerce revenue growing by 10%, indicating strong consumer engagement in digital channels.
Shareholder Returns Overview: 5. Shareholder Returns: The company repurchased $20.2 million of its common stock in Q3, bringing the year-to-date total to $95.8 million, alongside a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share.
Negative
Wholesale Footwear Revenue Decline: 1. Decline in Wholesale Footwear Revenue: Wholesale footwear revenue decreased by 2.2% in Q3 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, indicating ongoing challenges in the branded business segment.
Rising Operating Expenses: 2. Increased Operating Expenses: Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue rose to 27.9% in Q3 2024, up from 27% in Q3 2023, driven by higher marketing investments and increased incentive compensation.
Declining Gross Margin: 3. Lower Gross Margin: Consolidated gross margin fell to 41.6% in Q3 2024 from 42.1% in the same quarter last year, primarily due to the impact of the Almost Famous acquisition.
Cautious Wholesale Ordering Trends: 4. Cautious Wholesale Customer Orders: The company noted that many wholesale customers took a cautious approach to orders, which negatively impacted the branded business and delayed boot deliveries.
Rising Inventory Levels: 5. Increased Inventory Levels: Inventory at the end of Q3 2024 rose to $268.7 million, up from $205.7 million in the prior year, attributed to increased transit times and potential overstock issues.
Steven Madden, Ltd. (SHOO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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