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
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.
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.
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
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.
Trend
-6.5% vs SMA 50 · -13.2% vs SMA 200
Momentum
Distribution pattern detected. More selling days than accumulation over the past 20 sessions. Not a conducive environment for a squeeze.
Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.
ANALYST ESTIMATES
Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported
| Year | Revenue Est. | Rev Gth | EPS Est. | EPS Gth | Range | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Dividend per payment — last 8 periods
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
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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
| Symbol | Price | Day % | Mkt Cap↓ | P/E | Rev Grw | Margin | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAL◀ | $11.07 | +1.08% | $374M | — | +129.2% | -25.6% | 1500 |
| $264.14 | -1.15% | $2.8T | 31.3 | +1237.8% | 1083.4% | 1521 | |
| $422.24 | -4.75% | $1.6T | 352.3 | -293.1% | 400.1% | 1507 | |
| $297.51 | -2.25% | $296.3B | 20.9 | +324.0% | 859.6% | 1477 | |
| $276.39 | +0.52% | $196.4B | 22.6 | +372.3% | 3185.0% | 1478 | |
| $147.43 | +0.05% | $163.2B | 30.2 | +711.9% | 910.0% | 1494 | |
| $218.42 | -2.32% | $122.3B | 18.3 | +312.2% | 771.2% | 1489 | |
| Sector avg | — | -1.26% | — | 79.3 | +399.2% | 1026.2% | 1495 |