Caleres Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year Results and Provides 2025 Outlook

Rhea-AI Summary

Caleres (NYSE: CAL) reported Q4 2024 financial results with sales of $639.2 million, down 8.3% year-over-year, and full-year sales of $2.72 billion, down 3.4%. The company posted Q4 earnings per diluted share of $0.15 and adjusted EPS of $0.33, while full-year EPS was $3.09 with adjusted EPS of $3.30.

Key highlights include:

• Famous Footwear segment saw Q4 net sales decrease 9.6% with comparable sales down 2.9%
• Brand Portfolio segment experienced a 7.2% Q4 net sales decline
• Direct-to-consumer sales represented 73% of total net sales
• Company returned $74.7 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in fiscal 2024

Looking ahead, Caleres expects fiscal 2025 consolidated net sales to range between -1% to +1% compared to 2024, with projected earnings per diluted share of $2.80 to $3.20. The guidance excludes the planned Stuart Weitzman acquisition, expected to close in summer 2025.

Positive

• Returned $74.7M to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases
• Direct-to-consumer sales strong at 73% of total net sales
• Brand Portfolio segment gross margin improved 80 basis points to 43.7% in FY2024
• Gained market share in women's fashion footwear
• Lead Brands outperformed and increased sneaker penetration

Negative

• Q4 sales declined 8.3% to $639.2M year-over-year
• Full-year sales dropped 3.4% to $2.72B
• Q4 net earnings fell to $4.9M from $55.8M in prior year
• Famous Footwear segment performance weakened with 9.6% sales decline
• SG&A expenses increased 180 basis points as percentage of sales
• Inventory levels up 4.5% despite sales decline

Insights

Financial Analyst

Caleres reported Q4 sales of $639.2 million (down 8.3% YoY) and full-year sales of $2.72 billion (down 3.4% YoY). The company's Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.33 and full-year adjusted EPS of $3.30 reached the high end of previous guidance, but still declined significantly compared to the $0.86 and $4.18 reported in the prior year.

The financial guidance for 2025 signals continued challenges ahead, with sales projected between -1% to +1% and EPS expected between $2.80-$3.20, representing a potential year-over-year earnings decline of up to 15%. This outlook excludes the pending $105 million Stuart Weitzman acquisition.

Margin pressure is evident in the results, with Q4 gross margin contracting 80 basis points to 43.0% while SG&A expenses increased 180 basis points to 40.9% of sales, reflecting negative operating leverage from declining revenues. Full-year adjusted EBITDA margin compressed to 8.0% of sales.

The company continues prioritizing shareholder returns, delivering $74.7 million through dividends and share repurchases despite deteriorating performance. Inventory increased 4.5% against declining sales, potentially indicating merchandise accumulation issues requiring future markdown pressure.

Caleres is making strategic adjustments to mitigate external pressures, particularly accelerating sourcing diversification with 75% of Brand Portfolio production expected outside China by H2 2025. While gaining market share in women's fashion footwear, Famous Footwear's softening performance remains concerning.

Retail Industry Expert

Caleres' results reflect the ongoing challenges in specialty footwear retail, with the company's direct-to-consumer channels (representing 72% of total revenue) unable to fully offset broader consumer spending pressures. The Famous Footwear segment's 9.6% revenue decline and 2.9% comparable sales drop in Q4 indicate weakening consumer demand in the value footwear segment.

The company's strategic prioritization of its "Lead Brands" is delivering market share gains in women's fashion footwear, but not enough to counterbalance overall category weakness. The increased focus on contemporary styles and expanding sneaker penetration demonstrates appropriate tactical responses to shifting consumer preferences.

Supply chain evolution remains critical as tariff pressures intensify. Caleres' accelerated sourcing diversification strategy—targeting 75% of Brand Portfolio production outside China by late 2025—represents a significant operational pivot. This transition will likely involve short-term margin pressures but positions the company for greater long-term resilience against geopolitical disruptions.

The planned Stuart Weitzman acquisition signals Caleres' commitment to strengthening its premium portfolio despite current headwinds. This acquisition adds a recognized luxury footwear brand to complement their existing portfolio, potentially providing higher-margin opportunities as consumer spending eventually normalizes.

Management's candid acknowledgment that 2024 was "disappointing relative to initial expectations" reflects the reality many specialty retailers face: persistent inflation and cautious consumer spending requiring more conservative operational approaches. The company's inventory management will be important to watch, as the 4.5% inventory increase against declining sales could signal potential markdown risks in upcoming quarters.

• Reported fourth quarter sales of $639.2 million, down 8.3% year-on-year, and full-year sales of $2,722.7 million, down 3.4% year-on-year and in line with our most recent guidance;
• Reported fourth quarter and full year earnings per diluted share of $0.15 and $3.09, respectively, and fourth quarter and full year adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.33 and $3.30, respectively, at the high end of our most recent guidance;
• Returned $74.7 million to shareholders in fiscal 2024 through share repurchases and quarterly dividends;
• Now expects 75% of our Brand Portfolio, and an even greater percentage of our Lead Brands’ sourcing to be outside of China by the second half of 2025
• Expects fiscal 2025 consolidated net sales to be down 1% to up 1% compared to fiscal 2024;
• Expects fiscal 2025 earnings per diluted share of $2.80 to $3.20;
• Guidance excludes the previously announced acquisition of Stuart Weitzman, which is expected to close in the summer of 2025.

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Caleres (NYSE: CAL), a market-leading portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 and provided guidance for first quarter and full year 2025.

Sam Edelman Sarita Sneaker and Miles Sneaker

“Our fourth quarter earnings were at the high end of our most recent guidance. We gained market share in women’s fashion footwear, our Lead Brands outperformed, and we grew our sneaker penetration. Famous Footwear’s business softened in the quarter, but we maximized key selling periods. We invested to support our long-term growth while continuing to evolve our supply chain and further mitigate the impact of additional tariffs,” said Jay Schmidt, president and chief executive officer. “While 2024 overall was disappointing relative to our initial expectations, we made meaningful progress in advancing our strategic priorities and positioning our brands for sustainable growth. We also returned $75 million to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases.”

“As we look forward to 2025 and the macroeconomic environment with persistent inflation and newer tariffs, we believe it is prudent to take a conservative view for the year. Despite this posture, I am optimistic about what we have in store for 2025. Our Lead Brands remain strong and are collectively gaining market share, and we have expanded our customer reach with greater focus on the significant opportunity we see in contemporary,” said Schmidt. “The hard work of our talented teams and the impact of new leadership across several areas of our business, along with strategic brand partnerships and the planned acquisition of Stuart Weitzman, position us well to drive significant value in 2025 and beyond.”

Fourth Quarter 2024 Results

(13 weeks ended February 1, 2025, compared to 14 weeks ended February 3, 2024)

• Net sales: $639.2 million, down 8.3% year-over-year, with net sales excluding the impact of the 53^rd week down 4.0%
  • Famous Footwear segment: Net sales decreased 9.6%, with comparable sales down 2.9%
  • Brand Portfolio segment: Net sales decreased 7.2%
• Direct-to-consumer sales: Represented about 73% of total net sales
• Gross profit: $275.1 million, with gross margin at 43.0%, down 80 basis points year-over-year
  • Famous Footwear segment gross margin: 42.5%, down 40 basis points
  • Brand Portfolio segment gross margin: 41.6%, down 100 basis points
• SG&A expenses: 40.9% of net sales, up 180 basis points compared to the prior year, reflecting expense deleverage due to the decline in sales
• Net earnings: $4.9 million, or earnings per diluted share of $0.15, compared to net earnings of $55.8 million, or earnings per diluted share of $1.57 in the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted net earnings were $11.1 million, or adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.33, compared to adjusted net earnings of $30.8 million, or adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.86, in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Fiscal Year 2024 Results

(52-weeks ended February 1, 2025, compared to 53-weeks ended February 3, 2024)

• Net sales: $2.72 billion, down 3.4% from 2023
  • Famous Footwear segment: Net sales declined 3.3%
  • Brand Portfolio segment: Net sales declined 3.5%
  • Direct-to-consumer sales: Represented about 72% of total net sales
• Gross profit: $1.22 billion with a gross margin of 44.9%, up 10 basis points to 2023
  • Famous Footwear segment gross margin: 44.1%, down 60 basis points to 2023
  • Brand Portfolio segment gross margin: 43.7%, up 80 basis points to 2023
• SG&A expenses: 39.1% of net sales, up 140 basis points compared to the prior year, reflecting inflationary factors and strategic investments
• Net earnings: $107.3 million, down $64.1 million from 2023 and adjusted net earnings of $114.6 million, down $34.7 million from 2023
• Earnings per diluted share of $3.09 as compared with earnings per diluted share of $4.80 in 2023, and adjusted earnings per diluted share of $3.30 versus $4.18 in 2023
• EBITDA: $206.7 million, or 7.6% of sales, and adjusted EBITDA of $216.6 million or 8.0% of sales
• Inventory: Up 4.5% compared to 2023
• Borrowings: Under the asset-based revolving credit facility, borrowings were $219.5 million at the end of the period

Fiscal 2024 & Fourth Quarter Negative Impact from 53^rd Week

	Fiscal 2024	Fourth Quarter
Consolidated Net Sales	$25.0 million	$30.3 million
Famous Footwear Sales	$18.2 million	$23.5 million
Brand Portfolio Sales	$6.8 million	$6.8 million

Capital Allocation Update

During fiscal 2024, Caleres continued to invest in value-driving growth opportunities while at the same time returning $74.7 million in cash to shareholders through our dividend and share repurchases. Subsequent to quarter end, the company announced plans to acquire Stuart Weitzman for $105 million, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction is expected to close in the summer of 2025, and Caleres will fund the acquisition through the company’s revolving credit agreement. Caleres will continue to consider business performance and market conditions as it evaluates all opportunities for free cash flow.

Fiscal 2025 Outlook

Metric	2025 Annual Guidance
Net Sales	Down 1% to Up 1%
Operating Margin	5.1% to 5.6%
Tax Rate	~23%
GAAP EPS	$2.80 to $3.20
Capital Expenditures	$50 to $55 million

First Quarter 2025 Outlook

Metric	First Quarter Guidance
Net Sales	Down 5% to 6%
GAAP EPS	$0.35 to $0.40

Investor Conference Call

Caleres company executives will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET today, Thursday, March 20, 2025. The webcast and associated slides will be available at investor.caleres.com/events-and-presentations. A live conference call will be available at (877) 704-4453 for North America participants or (201) 389-0920 for international participants, no passcode necessary. A replay of the call will be available through Thursday, April 3, 2025, and can be accessed by dialing (844) 512-2921 in North America, or (412) 317-6671 internationally, and using the pin 13751796. A webcast replay will also be archived for a limited period on investor.caleres.com/events-and-presentations.

Definitions

All references in this press release, outside of the condensed consolidated financial statements that follow, unless otherwise noted, related to net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. and diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders, are presented as net earnings and earnings per diluted share, respectively.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Metrics

In this press release, the company’s financial results are provided both in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and using certain non-GAAP financial measures and metrics. In particular, the company provides earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and estimated and future operating earnings, net earnings and earnings per diluted share, adjusted to exclude certain gains, charges and recoveries, which are non-GAAP financial measures, and the debt to EBITDA leverage ratio, which is a non-GAAP financial metric. These results are included as a complement to results provided in accordance with GAAP because management believes this non-GAAP financial measure and metric help identify underlying trends in the company’s business and provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of the company’s core operating results. This measure and metric should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements and expectations regarding the company’s future performance and the performance of its brands. Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks include (i) changes in United States and international trade policies, including tariffs and trade restrictions; (ii) changing consumer demands, which may be influenced by general economic conditions and other factors; (iii) inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions; (iv) rapidly changing consumer preferences and purchasing patterns and fashion trends; (v) supplier concentration, customer concentration and increased consolidation in the retail industry; (vi) intense competition within the footwear industry; (vii) foreign currency fluctuations; (viii) political and economic conditions or other threats to the continued and uninterrupted flow of inventory from China and other countries, where the company relies heavily on third-party manufacturing facilities for a significant amount of its inventory; (ix) cybersecurity threats or other major disruption to the company’s information technology systems including those related to our ERP upgrade; (x) transitional challenges with acquisitions and divestitures; (xi) the ability to accurately forecast sales and manage inventory levels; (xii) a disruption in the company’s distribution centers; (xiii) the ability to recruit and retain senior management and other key associates; (xiv) the ability to secure/exit leases on favorable terms; (xv) the ability to maintain relationships with current suppliers; (xvi) changes to tax laws, policies and treaties; (xvii) our commitments and shareholder expectations related to responsible business initiatives; (xviii) compliance with applicable laws and standards with respect to labor, trade and product safety issues; and (xix) the ability to attract, retain, and maintain good relationships with licensors and protect our intellectual property rights. The company's reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission contain detailed information relating to such factors, including, without limitation, the information under the caption Risk Factors in Item 1A of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 2024, which information is incorporated by reference herein and updated by the company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The company does not undertake any obligation or plan to update these forward-looking statements, even though its situation may change.

SCHEDULE 1
CALERES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
		(Unaudited)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended				Fourteen Weeks Ended				Fifty-two Weeks Ended				Fifty-three Weeks Ended
($ thousands, except per share data)		February 1, 2025				February 3, 2024				February 1, 2025				February 3, 2024
Net sales		$	639,226			$	697,123			$	2,722,683			$	2,817,294
Cost of goods sold			364,118				391,395				1,500,641				1,554,337
Gross profit			275,108				305,728				1,222,042				1,262,957
Selling and administrative expenses			261,664				272,830				1,065,019				1,062,399
Restructuring and other special charges, net			5,574				2,151				7,167				6,103
Operating earnings			7,870				30,747				149,856				194,455
Interest expense, net			(3,932	)			(4,103	)			(13,957	)			(19,343	)
Other (expense) income, net			(2,944	)			1,550				(741	)			6,210
Earnings before income taxes			994				28,194				135,158				181,322
Income tax benefit (provision)			2,913				27,466				(29,061	)			(9,490	)
Net earnings			3,907				55,660				106,097				171,832
Net (loss) earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests			(1,023	)			(148	)			(1,158	)			441
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.		$	4,930			$	55,808			$	107,255			$	171,391
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders		$	0.15			$	1.57			$	3.10			$	4.80
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders		$	0.15			$	1.57			$	3.09			$	4.80

SCHEDULE 2
CALERES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
		(Unaudited)
($ thousands)		February 1, 2025			February 3, 2024
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	29,636		$	21,358
Receivables, net			155,905			140,400
Inventories, net			565,241			540,674
Property and equipment, held for sale			16,777			16,777
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			68,950			69,700
Total current assets			836,509			788,909
Lease right-of-use assets			564,330			528,029
Property and equipment, net			175,213			167,583
Goodwill and intangible assets, net			192,274			203,310
Other assets			126,428			116,915
Total assets		$	1,894,754		$	1,804,746
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement		$	219,500		$	182,000
Trade accounts payable			237,038			251,912
Lease obligations			127,522			112,764
Other accrued expenses			173,873			196,280
Total current liabilities			757,933			742,956
Noncurrent lease obligations			479,524			453,097
Other liabilities			51,348			41,123
Total other liabilities			530,872			494,220
Total Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity			599,024			560,631
Noncontrolling interests			6,925			6,939
Total equity			605,949			567,570
Total liabilities and equity		$	1,894,754		$	1,804,746

SCHEDULE 3
CALERES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
		(Unaudited)
		Fifty-two Weeks Ended				Fifty-three Weeks Ended
($ thousands)		February 1, 2025				February 3, 2024
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by operating activities		$	104,562			$	200,151
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment			(49,147	)			(44,584	)
Capitalized software			(2,539	)			(5,034	)
Net cash used for investing activities			(51,686	)			(49,618	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement			639,868				532,500
Repayments under revolving credit agreement			(602,368	)			(658,000	)
Dividends paid			(9,694	)			(9,954	)
Acquisition of treasury stock			(65,039	)			(17,445	)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net			(9,276	)			(11,094	)
Contributions by noncontrolling interests			2,000				1,000
Net cash used for financing activities			(44,509	)			(162,993	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(89	)			118
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			8,278				(12,342	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			21,358				33,700
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	29,636			$	21,358

SCHEDULE 4
CALERES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET EARNINGS AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (GAAP BASIS) TO
ADJUSTED NET EARNINGS AND ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP BASIS)
		(Unaudited)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended									Fourteen Weeks Ended
		February 1, 2025									February 3, 2024
		Pre-Tax			Net Earnings						Pre-Tax			Net Earnings
		Impact of			Attributable				Diluted		Impact of			Attributable				Diluted
		Charges/Other			to Caleres,				Earnings		Charges/Other			to Caleres,				Earnings
($ thousands, except per share data)		Items			Inc.				Per Share		Items			Inc.				Per Share
GAAP earnings					$	4,930		$	0.15					$	55,808			$	1.57
Charges/other items:
Exit of Naturalizer retail store operations		$	4,216			3,131			0.09			—			—				—
Restructuring costs			1,359			1,009			0.03			—			—				—
Pension settlement cost			2,716			2,017			0.06			—			—				—
Deferred tax valuation allowances adjustment			—			—			—		$	—			(26,654	)			(0.76	)
Expense reduction initiatives			—			—			—			2,151			1,597				0.05
Total charges/other items		$	8,291		$	6,157		$	0.18		$	2,151		$	(25,057	)		$	(0.71	)
Adjusted earnings					$	11,087		$	0.33					$	30,751			$	0.86

		(Unaudited)
		Fifty-two Weeks Ended									Fifty-three Weeks Ended
		February 1, 2025									February 3, 2024
		Pre-Tax			Net Earnings						Pre-Tax			Net Earnings
		Impact of			Attributable			Diluted			Impact of			Attributable				Diluted
		Charges/Other			to Caleres,			Earnings			Charges/Other			to Caleres,				Earnings
($ thousands, except per share data)		Items			Inc.			Per Share			Items			Inc.				Per Share
GAAP earnings					$	107,255		$	3.09					$	171,391			$	4.80
Charges/other items:
Exit of Naturalizer retail store operations		$	4,216			3,131			0.09		$	—			—				—
Restructuring costs			2,951			2,192			0.06			—			—				—
Pension settlement cost			2,716			2,017			0.06			—			—				—
Deferred tax valuation allowances adjustment			—			—			—			—			(26,654	)			(0.75	)
Expense reduction initiatives			—			—			—			6,103			4,532				0.13
Total charges/other items		$	9,883		$	7,340		$	0.21		$	6,103		$	(22,122	)		$	(0.62	)
Adjusted earnings					$	114,595		$	3.30					$	149,269			$	4.18

SCHEDULE 5

CALERES, INC.

SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS BY SEGMENT

SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS

		(Unaudited)
		Famous Footwear								Brand Portfolio								Eliminations and Other								Consolidated
		13 weeks ended				14 weeks ended				13 weeks ended				14 weeks ended				13 weeks ended				14 weeks ended				13 weeks ended				14 weeks ended
		February 1,				February 3,				February 1,				February 3,				February 1,				February 3,				February 1,				February 3,
($ thousands)		2025				2024				2025				2024				2025				2024				2025				2024
Net sales		$	358,351			$	396,227			$	300,318			$	323,689			$	(19,443	)		$	(22,793	)		$	639,226			$	697,123
Gross profit			152,461				170,129				125,041				137,868				(2,393	)			(2,269	)			275,109				305,728
Gross margin			42.5	%			42.9	%			41.6	%			42.6	%			12.3	%			10.0	%			43.0	%			43.9	%
Operating earnings (loss)			6,267				19,551				23,026				37,751				(21,423	)			(26,555	)			7,870				30,747
Adjusted operating earnings (loss)			6,713				19,551				28,277				38,634				(21,546	)			(25,287	)			13,444				32,898
Operating margin			1.7	%			4.9	%			7.7	%			11.7	%			n/m	%			n/m	%			1.2	%			4.4	%
Adjusted operating earnings %			1.9	%			4.9	%			9.4	%			11.9	%			n/m	%			n/m	%			2.1	%			4.7	%
Comparable sales % (on a 13-week basis)			(2.9	)%			(5.9	)%			0.5	%			(3.8	)%			—	%			—	%			—	%			—	%
Company-operated stores, end of period			846				860				114				98				—				—				960				958
n/m – Not meaningful

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED RESULTS (NON-GAAP)

		(Unaudited)
		Famous Footwear						Brand Portfolio						Eliminations and Other								Consolidated
		13 weeks ended			14 weeks ended			13 weeks ended			14 weeks ended			13 weeks ended				14 weeks ended				13 weeks ended			14 weeks ended
		February 1,			February 3,			February 1,			February 3,			February 1,				February 3,				February 1,			February 3,
($ thousands)		2025			2024			2025			2024			2025				2024				2025			2024
Operating earnings (loss)		$	6,267		$	19,551		$	23,026		$	37,751		$	(21,423	)		$	(26,555	)		$	7,870		$	30,747
Charges/Other Items:
Restructuring costs			446			—			5,251			—			(123	)			—				5,574			—
Expense reduction initiatives			—			—			—			883			—				1,268				—			2,151
Total charges/other items			446			—			5,251			883			(123	)			1,268				5,574			2,151
Adjusted operating earnings (loss)		$	6,713		$	19,551		$	28,277		$	38,634		$	(21,546	)		$	(25,287	)		$	13,444		$	32,898

SCHEDULE 5

CALERES, INC.

SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS BY SEGMENT

SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS

		(Unaudited)
		Famous Footwear								Brand Portfolio								Eliminations and Other								Consolidated
		52 weeks ended				53 weeks ended				52 weeks ended				53 weeks ended				52 weeks ended				53 weeks ended				52 weeks ended				53 weeks ended
		February 1,				February 3,				February 1,				February 3,				February 1,				February 3,				February 1,				February 3,
($ thousands)		2025				2024				2025				2024				2025				2024				2025				2024
Net sales		$	1,556,456			$	1,609,396			$	1,225,963			$	1,270,853			$	(59,736	)		$	(62,955	)		$	2,722,683			$	2,817,294
Gross profit			686,627				719,549				536,295				546,005				(880	)			(2,597	)			1,222,042				1,262,957
Gross profit rate			44.1	%			44.7	%			43.7	%			43.0	%			1.5	%			4.1	%			44.9	%			44.8	%
Operating earnings (loss)			87,076				123,838				122,122				145,459				(59,342	)			(74,842	)			149,856				194,455
Adjusted operating earnings (loss)			87,715				125,204				128,465				148,067				(59,157	)			(72,713	)			157,023				200,558
Operating earnings %			5.6	%			7.7	%			10.0	%			11.4	%			n/m	%			n/m	%			5.5	%			6.9	%
Adjusted operating earnings %			5.6	%			7.8	%			10.5	%			11.7	%			n/m	%			n/m	%			5.8	%			7.1	%
Comparable sales % (on a 52-week basis)			(1.3	)%			(6.3	)%			0.3	%			1.3	%			—	%			—	%			—	%			—	%
Company-operated stores, end of period			846				860				114				98				—				—				960				958
n/m – Not meaningful

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED RESULTS (NON-GAAP)

		(Unaudited)
		Famous Footwear						Brand Portfolio						Eliminations and Other								Consolidated
		52 weeks ended			53 weeks ended			52 weeks ended			53 weeks ended			52 weeks ended				53 weeks ended				52 weeks ended			53 weeks ended
		February 1,			February 3,			February 1,			February 3,			February 1,				February 3,				February 1,			February 3,
($ thousands)		2025			2024			2025			2024			2025				2024				2025			2024
Operating earnings (loss)		$	87,076		$	123,838		$	122,122		$	145,459		$	(59,342	)		$	(74,842	)		$	149,856		$	194,455
Charges/Other Items:
Restructuring costs			639			—			6,343			—			185				—				7,167			—
Expense reduction initiatives			—			1,366			—			2,608			—				2,129				—			6,103
Total charges/other items			639			1,366			6,343			2,608			185				2,129				7,167			6,103
Adjusted operating earnings (loss)		$	87,715		$	125,204		$	128,465		$	148,067		$	(59,157	)		$	(72,713	)		$	157,023		$	200,558

SCHEDULE 6
CALERES, INC.
BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE RECONCILIATION
		(Unaudited)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended				Fourteen Weeks Ended				Fifty-two Weeks Ended				Fifty-three Weeks Ended
		February 1,				February 3,				February 1,				February 3,
		2025				2024				2025				2024
($ thousands, except per share data)
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.:
Net earnings		$	3,907			$	55,660			$	106,097			$	171,832
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests			1,023				148				1,158				(441	)
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.			4,930				55,808				107,255				171,391
Net earnings allocated to participating securities			(165	)			(2,414	)			(3,839	)			(7,517	)
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities		$	4,765			$	53,394			$	103,416			$	163,874
Basic and diluted common shares attributable to Caleres, Inc.:
Basic common shares			32,477				33,965				33,397				34,142
Dilutive effect of share-based awards			147				115				116				10
Diluted common shares attributable to Caleres, Inc.			32,624				34,080				33,513				34,152
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders		$	0.15			$	1.57			$	3.10			$	4.80
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders		$	0.15			$	1.57			$	3.09			$	4.80

SCHEDULE 7
CALERES, INC.
BASIC AND DILUTED ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE RECONCILIATION
		(Unaudited)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended				Fourteen Weeks Ended				Fifty-Two Weeks Ended				Fifty-Three Weeks Ended
		February 1,				February 3,				February 1,				February 3,
		2025				2024				2025				2024
($ thousands, except per share data)
Adjusted net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.:
Adjusted net earnings		$	10,064			$	30,603			$	113,437			$	149,710
Net loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests			1,023				148				1,158				(441	)
Adjusted net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.			11,087				30,751				114,595				149,269
Net earnings allocated to participating securities			(377	)			(1,324	)			(4,106	)			(6,537	)
Adjusted net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities		$	10,710			$	29,427			$	110,489			$	142,732
Basic and diluted common shares attributable to Caleres, Inc.:
Basic common shares			32,477				33,965				33,397				34,142
Dilutive effect of share-based awards			147				115				116				10
Diluted common shares attributable to Caleres, Inc.			32,624				34,080				33,513				34,152
Basic adjusted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders		$	0.33			$	0.87			$	3.31			$	4.18
Diluted adjusted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders		$	0.33			$	0.86			$	3.30			$	4.18

SCHEDULE 8
CALERES, INC.
CALCULATION OF EBITDA AND DEBT/EBITDA LEVERAGE RATIO (NON-GAAP METRICS)
		(Unaudited)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended				Fourteen Weeks Ended
($ thousands)		February 1, 2025				February 3, 2024
EBITDA:
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.		$	4,930			$	55,808
Income tax provision			(2,913)				(27,466)
Interest expense, net			3,932				4,103
Depreciation and amortization (1)			14,756				14,875
EBITDA		$	20,705			$	47,320
EBITDA margin			3.2	%			6.8	%
Adjusted EBITDA:
Adjusted net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. (2)		$	11,087			$	30,751
Income tax provision (3)			(779)				(258)
Interest expense, net			3,932				4,103
Depreciation and amortization (1)			14,756				14,875
Adjusted EBITDA		$	28,996			$	49,471
Adjusted EBITDA margin			4.5	%			7.1	%

		(Unaudited)
		Trailing Twelve Months Ended
($ thousands)		February 1, 2025				February 3, 2024
EBITDA:
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.		$	107,255			$	171,391
Income tax provision			29,061				9,490
Interest expense, net			13,957				19,343
Depreciation and amortization (1)			56,428				53,280
EBITDA		$	206,701			$	253,504
EBITDA margin			7.6	%			9.0	%
Adjusted EBITDA:
Adjusted net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. (2)		$	114,595			$	149,269
Income tax provision (3)			31,604				37,715
Interest expense, net			13,957				19,343
Depreciation and amortization (1)			56,428				53,280
Adjusted EBITDA		$	216,584			$	259,607
Adjusted EBITDA margin			8.0	%			9.2	%
		(Unaudited)
($ thousands)		February 1, 2025				February 3, 2024
Debt/EBITDA leverage ratio:
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement (4)		$	219,500			$	182,000
EBITDA (trailing twelve months)			206,701				253,504
Debt/EBITDA			1.1				0.7

_____________________
(1)		Includes depreciation and amortization of capitalized software and intangible assets.
(2)		Refer to Schedule 4 for the consolidated reconciliation of net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. to adjusted net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.
(3)		Excludes the income tax impacts of the adjustments on Schedule 4.
(4)		Total availability under the revolving credit agreement was $272.3 million and $308.5 million as of February 1, 2025 and February 3, 2024, respectively. Total liquidity, which includes cash and cash equivalents and availability under the revolving credit agreement, was $301.9 million and $329.9 million for the respective periods.

 

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250319156056/en/

Investor Contact:

Liz Dunn

ldunn@caleres.com

Source: Caleres

FAQ

What were Caleres (CAL) Q4 2024 earnings per share?

Caleres reported Q4 2024 earnings of $0.15 per diluted share, with adjusted earnings of $0.33 per diluted share.

How much did Caleres (CAL) return to shareholders in fiscal 2024?

Caleres returned $74.7 million to shareholders through share repurchases and quarterly dividends in fiscal 2024.

What is Caleres' (CAL) sales guidance for fiscal 2025?

Caleres expects fiscal 2025 consolidated net sales to be between -1% to +1% compared to fiscal 2024.

How much did Caleres' (CAL) Famous Footwear segment sales decline in Q4 2024?

Famous Footwear segment sales decreased 9.6% in Q4 2024, with comparable sales down 2.9%.

What percentage of Caleres' (CAL) total sales came from direct-to-consumer in 2024?

Direct-to-consumer sales represented approximately 73% of Caleres' total net sales in Q4 2024.