Caleres (CAL) Q3 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Consolidated sales rose 6.6% year-over-year to $790.1 million, driven by Brand Portfolio growth and the Stuart Weitzman acquisition, while Famous Footwear sales declined 2.2%.

• Lead brands achieved double-digit organic growth, with international sales up over 30% and eCommerce sales rising double digits across both segments.

• Stuart Weitzman contributed $45.8 million in Q3 sales; integration is underway with a focus on cost synergies and break-even targeted for 2026.

• Direct-to-consumer sales accounted for 71% of Q3 net sales.

• GAAP EPS dropped to $0.07 from $1.19; adjusted EPS was $0.38, or $0.67 excluding Stuart Weitzman.

Financial highlights

• Q3 net sales: $790.1 million, up 6.6% year-over-year; Brand Portfolio up 18.8%, Famous Footwear down 2.2%.

• Gross profit: $329.9 million; gross margin 41.8%, down 230 bps; adjusted gross margin 42.7%, down 140 bps.

• Adjusted operating earnings: $26.3 million (3.3% of sales); adjusted EPS $0.38, or $0.67 excluding Stuart Weitzman.

• Inventory at $678 million, up $92 million year-over-year, with $77 million from Stuart Weitzman.

• Borrowings under revolving credit facility: $355 million; liquidity: $312 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Q4: Famous Footwear comp sales expected flat, total sales down low single digits; Brand Portfolio sales expected flat to up 1% organically, with Stuart Weitzman to add $55–$60 million.

• Full-year adjusted EPS guidance: $0.55–$0.60 including Stuart Weitzman, $1.15–$1.25 excluding; full-year GAAP loss per share of $(0.13) to $(0.18).

• Stuart Weitzman expected to be dilutive in 2025, with break-even targeted for 2026.

• Consolidated gross margin expected down 75–100 bps; full-year tax rate projected at 27% to 28%.

• Expense reduction initiatives projected to lower SG&A by $15 million annually.