Steve Madden reported strong first quarter 2021 results, exceeding expectations with revenue growth driven by the retail segment, particularly the digital business. The company remains cautious about the near-term outlook due to COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions but is confident in its long-term growth prospects.
First quarter revenue significantly exceeded expectations.
Retail segment revenue increased 27.5% compared to the first quarter of 2020, driven by strong e-commerce performance.
Wholesale revenue decreased by 3.7% compared to the first quarter of 2020.
The Company ended the quarter with 215 company-operated retail stores.
For the second quarter of 2021, the Company expects revenue will be in the range of $360 million to $365 million and diluted EPS will be in the range of $0.26 to $0.28.