CAL
Earnings in 11 days · May 28, 2026 · Before open
Signal
Leaning Bearish1
Price
1
Move-0.72%Quiet session
Volume
1
Volume0.7× avgNormal activity
Technical
1
RSIRSI 32Momentum negative
PRICE
Prev Close
11.15
Open
10.99
Day Range10.92 – 11.18
10.92
11.18
52W Range8.80 – 17.53
8.80
17.53
26% of range
VOLUME & SIZE
Avg Volume
650.5K
FUNDAMENTALS
P/E Ratio
-52.7x
Not profitable
EPS (TTM)
Div Yield
0.01%
Beta
1.22
Market-like
Performance
1D
+1.08%
5D
-15.91%
1M
-13.36%
3M
-5.59%
6M
+8.15%
YTD
-8.38%
1Y
-36.21%
Best: 6M (+8.15%)Worst: 1Y (-36.21%)
Quick Read
TrendInsufficient MA data
Momentum
BULLISH
43% gross margin
Valuation
FAIR
P/E not available
Health
MODERATE
CR 1.0 · FCF $0.80/sh
Bullish
Key MetricsTTM
Market Cap$373.51M
Revenue TTM$2.76B
Net Income TTM-$7.05M
Free Cash Flow$26.10M
Gross Margin43.0%
Net Margin-0.3%
Operating Margin0.7%
Return on Equity-1.2%
Return on Assets-0.4%
Debt / Equity1.48
Current Ratio1.02
EPS TTM$-0.22
Alpha SignalsFull Analysis →
What Moves This Stock

Famous Footwear comparable store sales trends - the core retail banner's traffic and conversion rates

Wholesale order book strength - department store inventory levels and reorder rates for branded products

Gross margin trajectory - ability to manage promotional activity, freight costs, and product mix shifts

Digital penetration rates - e-commerce growth offsetting physical store traffic declines

Macro Sensitivity
Economic Cycle

high - Footwear is a discretionary purchase category highly correlated with consumer confidence and disposable income. During economic downturns, consumers defer footwear purchases, trade down to value channels, or reduce units purchased. The company's exposure to mid-tier department stores (wholesale channel) amplifies cyclicality as these retailers face structural traffic declines. Famous Footwear's positioning in strip centers serving middle-income families creates direct sensitivity to employment levels and wage growth.

Interest Rates

Rising interest rates negatively impact Caleres through multiple channels: (1) higher borrowing costs on the company's debt facilities reduce net income, (2) reduced consumer purchasing power as mortgage and auto loan costs rise, particularly affecting the middle-income customer base, (3) valuation multiple compression as investors demand higher equity risk premiums, and (4) potential landlord pressure as commercial real estate financing costs increase. The 0.78x debt-to-equity ratio creates moderate direct interest expense sensitivity.

Key Risks

Secular decline in mall and strip center traffic as consumers shift to online purchasing and experiential spending - threatens Famous Footwear's 950+ store physical footprint

Brand relevance erosion as athletic and casual footwear dominates fashion trends, pressuring dress and fashion categories where Caleres brands compete

Amazon and vertical brand competition (Allbirds, Rothy's) capturing market share with direct-to-consumer models and lower cost structures

Investor Profile

value - The stock trades at distressed multiples (0.2x sales, 0.7x book value, 13% FCF yield) attracting deep value investors betting on turnaround potential, asset value realization, or private equity takeout. The -35% earnings decline and negative revenue growth deter growth investors. Minimal dividend yield (estimated 2-3%) provides limited income appeal. Recent 30% three-month bounce suggests opportunistic traders playing technical oversold conditions.

Watch on Earnings
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index - leading indicator for discretionary footwear spendingRetail sales excluding autos - tracks overall consumer spending environmentUnemployment rate - directly impacts middle-income customer purchasing powerUSD/CNY exchange rate - affects product costs given heavy China/Asia sourcing exposure
Health Radar
2 watch4 concern
17/100
Liquidity
1.02Watch
Leverage
1.48Watch
Coverage
1.1xConcern
ROE
-1.2%Concern
ROIC
1.0%Concern
Cash
$30MConcern
ANALYST COVERAGE12 analysts
BUY
+62.6%upside to target
Buy
758%
Hold
542%
7 Buy (58%)5 Hold (42%)0 Sell (0%)
Full report →
Stock Health
Composite Score
2 of 5 signals bullish
4/10
Technicals
RSI RangeRSI 32 — Bearish momentum
Volume
Volume FlowDistribution — institutional selling
Fundamentals
Last EarningsBeat estimates
Analyst ConsensusBuy
LiquidityCurrent Ratio 1.02
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Upcoming Events
EEarnings ReportMay 18, 2026
Tomorrow
DEx-Dividend DateAug 14, 2026
In 89 days
PDividend PaymentSep 10, 2026
In 116 days
Technicals
Technical SetupBEARISH
Technicals →

Trend

DowntrendDeath Cross · 50D trails 200D by 7.2%

-6.5% vs SMA 50 · -13.2% vs SMA 200

Momentum

RSI31.7
Momentum fading
MACD-0.26
Below zero — bearish pulse · compressing
Market Position
Price Levels
52W High
$17.53+58.4%
EMA 200
$12.78+15.5%
EMA 50
$12.32+11.3%
Current
$11.07
52W Low
$8.80-20.5%
52-Week RangeMid-range
$8.8026th %ile$17.53
Squeeze SetupVolume-based
Distribution Pressure

Distribution pattern detected. More selling days than accumulation over the past 20 sessions. Not a conducive environment for a squeeze.

20-Day Money Flow
Acc days:1
Dist days:3
Edge:+2 dist
Volume Context
Avg Vol (50D)677K
Recent Vol (5D)
635K-6%

Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.

Earnings & Analysts

ANALYST ESTIMATES

Consensus of 3 analysts
Analyst revisions:EPS↑ Revised Up

Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported

YearRevenue Est.Rev GthEPS Est.EPS GthRangeAnalysts
FY2025
$2.7B
$2.7B$2.7B
$3.23
±1%
Moderate3
FY2026(current)
$2.7B
$2.7B$2.8B
+0.8%$0.53-83.6%
±3%
Moderate3
FY2027
$2.9B
$2.9B$2.9B
+4.5%$1.53+189.6%
±1%
Moderate3
Range confidence:Tight (high)ModerateWide (low)
Earnings HistoryCAL
Last 8Q
-2.4%avg beat
Beat 2 of 8 quartersMissed 6 Estimates falling
-3%
Q2'24
-30%
Q3'24
-10%
Q4'24
+22%
Q1'25
-41%
Q2'25
-31%
Q3'25
-11%
Q4'25
+85%
Q1'26
Beat
Miss
Estimate
Deeper color = bigger beat/miss
* Negative EPS shown at reduced height
Analyst Activity
All ratings →
No recent activity
Loop Capital MarketsHold
Sep 3
DOWNGRADE
Piper SandlerOverweight
Feb 21
UPGRADE
Insider Activity
SEC Filings →
6 Buys/0 SellsNet Buying
Schmidt John WDir
$102K
Jun 6
BUY
Greeley LoriDir
$131K
Mar 27
BUY
Greeley LoriDir
$888
Mar 27
BUY
Greeley LoriDir
$15K
Mar 27
BUY
Greeley LoriDir
$4K
Mar 27
BUY
Greeley LoriDir
$9K
Mar 27
BUY
Financials
Dividends2.53% yield
3 yrs of payments
Annual Yield2.53%
Quarterly Div.$0.0700
Est. Annual / Share$0.28
FrequencyQuarterly
Q2'24
Q3'24
Q4'24
Q1'25
Q2'25
Q3'25
Q4'25
Q1'26

Dividend per payment — last 8 periods

INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP

1
FMR LLC
5.1M
2
BlackRock, Inc.
2.9M
3
ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
1.5M
4
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
1.4M
5
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC
1.2M
6
Neuberger Berman Group LLC
1.1M
7
Invenomic Capital Management LP
1.1M
8
STATE STREET CORP
1.1M
News & Activity

CAL News

About

we are caleres, a global footwear company with brands that fit people’s lives. our shoes are worn by people of all ages, from all walks of life. our diverse portfolio of brands includes naturalizer, lifestride, rykä, dr. scholl’s, sam edelman, via spiga, diane von furstenberg, vince, franco sarto, carlos by carlos santana and fergie footwear. and they’re available virtually everywhere – in our more than 1,200 famous footwear & naturalizer retail stores and online. we are a team working toward a shared mission of inspiring people to feel good, feet first. we seek people who share our values. we seek people passionate about their work. people who hold themselves and others accountable. people who think a $2.6 billion company should be as creative as a start-up. people driven by an insatiable curiosity. people who care about being the best, among the best. most of all, we seek believers who share in our ferocity for fit. people who believe remarkable things are possible and will n

CEO
Diane Sullivan
Daniel L. KarpelSenior VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Interim CFO
John W. SchmidtPresident, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Keith DuplainPresident of Brand Portfolio-St. Louis Group
PeersConsumer Cyclical(7 companies)
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SymbolPriceDay %Mkt CapP/ERev GrwMarginELO
CAL
$11.07+1.08%$374M+129.2%-25.6%1500
$264.14-1.15%$2.8T31.3+1237.8%1083.4%1521
$422.24-4.75%$1.6T352.3-293.1%400.1%1507
$297.51-2.25%$296.3B20.9+324.0%859.6%1477
$276.39+0.52%$196.4B22.6+372.3%3185.0%1478
$147.43+0.05%$163.2B30.2+711.9%910.0%1494
$218.42-2.32%$122.3B18.3+312.2%771.2%1489
Sector avg-1.26%79.3+399.2%1026.2%1495