Seeking Alpha·Sep 9, 2026
Caleres, Inc. (CAL) Q2 2027 Earnings Call TranscriptCaleres, Inc. (CAL) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
Caleres appears to be turning around with gross margins expanding to 54.8% in 2026Q2, suggesting improved operational execution and pricing power. However, the company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29 and cash balance of only $50.9 million may indicate significa...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Sep 9, 2026 | $0.47+27.5% vs $0.37 | $695M-1.0% vs $702M |
Q3 2026 Jun 4, 2026 | $0.38+2.7% vs $0.37 | $667M+0.6% vs $663M |
Q2 2026 Mar 19, 2026 | -$0.06+85.0% vs -$0.40 | $695M+1.4% vs $685M |
Q4 2025 Dec 9, 2025 | $0.67-10.7% vs $0.75 | $790M+2.8% vs $769M |
Caleres, Inc. (CAL) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
Caleres, Inc. delivered a strong Q2, with adjusted EPS beating forecasts despite revenue missing estimates by $7 million. CAL's profitability surged, aided by one-time tariff refunds, but adjusted EPS rose to $0.47, exceeding consensus by $0.10. Famous Footwear faces declining comps and store count, yet overall store growth and a recent acquisition offset these headwinds.
Caleres NYSE: CAL reported second-quarter adjusted earnings above its expectations, as growth in its brand portfolio and margin expansion offset weaker sales at Famous Footwear. President and CEO Jay Schmidt described 2026 as a “build back year” focused on restoring earnings power, integrating Stuart Weitzman and establishing a foundation for longer-term profitable growth.
U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling around 400 points on Wednesday.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Caleres, Inc. (CAL)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12.79 | $431.55M | -58.14 | 1.29% | -0.26% | -1.16% | 2.26% | |
| $15.62 | $429.08M | 8.22 | -5.62% | 2.2% | 3.57% | — | |
| $129.28 | $3.92B | 17.59 | 17.93% | 10.35% | 18.78% | — | |
| $46.87 | $446.77M | 19.45 | -4.86% | 12.39% | 14.04% | — | |
| $36.10 | $53.42B | 17.19 | 0.19% | 6.7% | 22% | — | |
| $79.83 | $10.87B | 11.37 | 9.76% | 18.36% | 41.1% | — |
Caleres, Inc. (CAL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Caleres, Inc. (CAL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Sep 9, 2026·SEC
Jun 4, 2026·SEC
May 28, 2026·SEC
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Caleres, Inc. (CAL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Caleres, Inc. (CAL) reported $2.85B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 87% increase from $1.53B in 1996.
Caleres, Inc. (CAL) grew revenue by 1.3% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, Caleres, Inc. (CAL) is profitable, generating $52.5M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (-0.3% net margin).
Yes, Caleres, Inc. (CAL) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.26%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Caleres, Inc. (CAL) has a return on equity (ROE) of -1.2%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Caleres, Inc. (CAL) generated $56.2M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
