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May 03

Caleres Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Caleres reported Q1 2025 results with revenue and earnings below expectations.

Key Takeaways

Caleres posted lower revenue and earnings in Q1 2025 due to weaker sales in both segments and reduced gross margins. Despite underperformance, momentum improved toward the end of the quarter.

Revenue declined 6.8% year-on-year to $614.2 million.

EPS was $0.21; adjusted EPS came in at $0.22.

Net income dropped to $6.9 million from $30.9 million in Q1 2024.

Gross margin fell 150 basis points to 45.4%, driven by inventory-related costs and weaker sales.

Total Revenue
$614M
Previous year: $659M
-6.8%
EPS
$0.22
Previous year: $0.88
-75.0%
Gross Margin
45.4%
Previous year: 46.9%
-3.2%
Famous Footwear Gross Margin
45.3%
Previous year: 46.1%
-1.7%
Brand Portfolio Gross Margin
43.8%
Previous year: 46.6%
-6.0%
Gross Profit
$279M
Previous year: $303M
-7.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$33.1M
Previous year: $36.2M
-8.3%
Total Assets
$1.91B
Previous year: $1.82B
+4.9%

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Forward Guidance

Caleres suspended guidance for fiscal 2025 due to macroeconomic uncertainty.

Positive Outlook

  • International business showed growth.
  • Improved sales momentum in March and April.
  • Structural cost-cutting will reduce SG&A by $15 million annually.
  • Focus on optimizing sourcing strategy.
  • Company remains confident in long-term strategic execution.

Challenges Ahead

  • Weak February sales hurt quarterly performance.
  • Overall Q1 results fell short of expectations.
  • Lower gross margins impacted earnings.
  • Inventory-related costs pressured profitability.
  • Operating environment has become more challenging.

Revenue & Expenses

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