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CALCaleres, Inc.
$13.78
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

CAL is a market laggard (RS 54/99, Top 46%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

-10%
Q3'24
$1.19
-90%
Q4'24
$0.15
-76%
Q1'25
$0.21
-76%
Q2'25
$0.20
Earnings Declining

Price Structure

Broken Structure
Price
$13.78
50 DMA
$12.36
100 DMA
$13.05
150 DMA
$13.34
200 DMA
$13.89
Alignment Score: 1/4

CAL Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED

RS Rating 54/99 is in Bottom 54% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
54 (Top 46%)>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
-76%>25% Qtr YoY
Pattern
No base formingVCP or constructive base
Trend
DowntrendAbove 200 DMA
Breakout Status
-66.3% below entry ($40.85)Price above breakout entry

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on CAL, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
54/99
Top 46% (Need 80+)
Trend
Downtrend
Below 200 DMA
RSI (14)
60
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 3/9
Volume
428K
-56% vs avg
From Entry
-66.3%
$40.85

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
-76%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
-5%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
-4%
DECLINING
F-Score
5/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
18%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
21/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Breakout Failed

Breakout failed — now -66.3% from entry.

Setup invalid. Wait for new base to form before considering re-entry.

Entry Price$40.85Breakout price
Current Loss-66.3%Below entry
Stop Was$37.58Should have exited

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 200 DMA$13.89+0.8%
  • 52W High$20.62+49.6%
Current$13.78

Support

  • 20 DMA$13.23-4.0%
  • 50 DMA$12.36-10.3%
  • 52W Low$9.54-30.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CAL stock a buy now?

CAL is a market laggard (RS 54/99, Top 46%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for CAL?

CAL's breakout at $40.85 has failed (now -66.3% below entry). The setup is no longer valid — wait for a new base pattern to form.

What is CAL's RS Rating?

CAL has an RS Rating of 54/99, meaning it's in the Top 46% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.