Steven Madden, Ltd. experienced a challenging second quarter in 2025, primarily due to the impact of new tariffs on imported goods. Despite a 6.8% increase in total revenue to $559.0 million, the company reported a net loss of $39.5 million and a loss from operations of $40.3 million. The wholesale business saw a decline, while direct-to-consumer revenue significantly increased, largely driven by the acquisition of Kurt Geiger.
Total revenue increased by 6.8% to $559.0 million in Q2 2025, up from $523.6 million in Q2 2024.
The company reported a net loss attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. of ($39.5) million, or ($0.56) per diluted share, compared to net income of $35.4 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, in Q2 2024.
Loss from operations totaled ($40.3) million, or (7.2%) of revenue, a significant decline from income from operations of $46.9 million, or 9.0% of revenue, in Q2 2024.
Direct-to-consumer revenue surged by 43.3% to $195.5 million, primarily due to the Kurt Geiger acquisition, while wholesale business revenue decreased by 6.4% to $360.6 million.
Due to continued macroeconomic uncertainty related to the impact of new tariffs on goods imported into the United States, the company is not providing 2025 financial guidance at this time.
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