Caleres Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Caleres (NYSE: CAL) reports a 22% year-over-year increase in earnings per share and a 19% year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings per share, exceeding the top end of guidance. The Brand Portfolio achieved a record third-quarter operating margin. The company reduced revolver borrowings by $22 million compared to the second quarter of 2023 and reduced inventory by 14%. Despite a soft consumer demand environment, the company updated its full year 2023 sales outlook and tightened its earnings per share range.

Positive

• 22% year-over-year increase in earnings per share
• 19% year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings per share
• Record third quarter operating margin in the Brand Portfolio
• Reduction in revolver borrowings by $22 million compared to second quarter 2023
• Reduction of inventory by 14%

Negative

• Net sales were down 4.6% from the third quarter of 2022
• Famous Footwear segment net sales declined 6.7%
• Consolidated net sales expected to be down 4.5% to 5.5% for full year 2023

• Delivers 22 percent year-over-year increase in earnings per share and 19 percent year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings per share, exceeding the top end of guidance
• Generates record third quarter operating margin in the Brand Portfolio
• Reduces revolver borrowings by $22 million compared to second quarter 2023 and reduced inventory 14 percent
• Updates full year 2023 sales outlook and tightens full year 2023 earnings per share range

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Caleres (NYSE: CAL), a market-leading portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2023, updated its full year 2023 sales outlook and tightened its earnings per share range.

“Caleres continued its strong operational and financial execution during the third quarter, delivering a 19-percent increase in adjusted earnings per share and exceeding the top end of the guidance range despite ongoing softness in the macroeconomic environment,” said Jay Schmidt, president and chief executive officer. “The Brand Portfolio once again led the way, achieving a sequential improvement in sales and generating record third quarter operating profit and operating margin. Most notably, the segment contributed more than half of total company operating profit through the first nine months of the fiscal year. At the same time, Famous Footwear continued to effectively navigate the challenging consumer demand landscape, delivering double-digit operating margin, demonstrating strength in its cornerstone Kids business, and achieving market share growth in shoe chains. Despite near-term macro challenges, we remain confident that Famous is well-situated to grow its leadership position with the Millennial family.

“In addition, we continued to strengthen our balance sheet and financial flexibility by executing on our expense reduction initiatives, reducing our revolver borrowings by more than $20 million, and investing in value-driving growth opportunities, including the omni-channel experience, marketing technologies and analytics, and international.”

Third Quarter 2023 Results

(13-weeks ended October 28, 2023, compared to 13-weeks ended October 29, 2022)

• Net sales were $761.9 million, down 4.6 percent from the third quarter of 2022;
  • Famous Footwear segment net sales declined 6.7 percent, with comparable sales down 6.9 percent
  • Brand Portfolio segment net sales decreased 0.8 percent
  • Direct-to-consumer sales represented approximately 73 percent of total net sales
• Gross profit was $340.4 million, while gross margin was 44.7 percent;
  • Famous Footwear segment gross margin of 44.2 percent
  • Brand Portfolio segment gross margin of 43.7 percent
• SG&A as a percentage of net sales was 35.9 percent;
• Net earnings of $46.9 million, or earnings per diluted share of $1.32, compared to net earnings of $39.2 million, or earnings per diluted share of $1.08 in the third quarter of 2022;
• Adjusted net earnings of $48.6 million, or adjusted earnings per diluted share of $1.37, which excludes $0.05 related to charges associated with expense reduction initiatives during the third quarter;
• Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of $78.8 million, or 10.3 percent of net sales;
• Inventory was down 14.4 percent compared to third quarter of 2022, due to strategic inventory management – primarily in the Brand Portfolio segment – and improved supply chain flow; and
• Borrowings under the asset-based revolving credit facility were $222.0 million at the end of the period.

Capital Allocation Update

Caleres continued to reduce the borrowings under its asset-based revolving credit facility, paying down $22.0 million during the third quarter. At the end of the fiscal third quarter, bank-defined leverage was approximately 0.9x on a debt/EBITDA trailing twelve-month basis and the company had in excess of $300 million in total liquidity. Caleres also invested $20.5 million in capital expenditures and returned $2.5 million to shareholders through its quarterly dividend. Given today’s higher interest rates and the current economic environment, the company believes it’s prudent to continue to reduce debt and maximize liquidity.

Full Year 2023 Outlook

“Looking ahead, we are confident that our leading brand assets, unique One Caleres capabilities and strong balance sheet have set the stage for a third consecutive year of adjusted earnings in excess of our $4.00-per-share baseline,” said Schmidt. “Longer term, we remain sharply focused on the strategies we outlined at our recent Investor Day, and the Caleres team is dedicated and poised to execute on this clear and actionable plan for long-term value creation and growth.”

As a result of the soft consumer demand environment in its Famous Footwear segment, Caleres now expects consolidated net sales to be down 4.5 percent to 5.5 percent, including the impact of the 53^rd week, for full year 2023.

In addition, the company is tightening its diluted earnings per share guidance range to $3.96 to $4.06, inclusive of $7 million of restructuring charges associated with expense reduction actions, and adjusted diluted earnings per share range to $4.10 to $4.20.

Caleres now expects:

• Consolidated operating margin of 7.3 percent to 7.5 percent;
• Interest expense of about $18 million;
• Effective tax rate of about 25 percent;
• Weighted average shares outstanding of 34.3 million; and
• Capital expenditures of about $50 million.

Investor Conference Call

Caleres will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET today, Tuesday, November 21. The webcast and associated slides will be available at investor.caleres.com/news/events. 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 will be also available at investor.caleres.com/news/events/archive for a limited period. Investors may also access the replay by dialing (844) 512-2921 in North America or (412) 317-6671 internationally and using the conference pin 13742349.

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

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. In particular, the company provides earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, 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. These results are included as a complement to results provided in accordance with GAAP because management believes these non-GAAP financial measures 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. These measures 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) changing consumer demands, which may be influenced by general economic conditions and other factors; (ii) inflationary pressures (iii) supply chain disruptions (iv) rapidly changing consumer preferences and purchasing patterns and fashion trends; (v) 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; (x) the ability to accurately forecast sales and manage inventory levels; (xi) a disruption in the company’s distribution centers; (xii) the ability to recruit and retain senior management and other key associates; (xiii) the ability to secure/exit leases on favorable terms; (xiv) the ability to maintain relationships with current suppliers; (xv) transitional challenges with acquisitions and divestitures; (xvi) changes to tax laws, policies and treaties; (xvii) our commitments and shareholder expectations related to environmental, social and governance considerations; (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 January 28, 2023, 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								Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands, except per share data)		October 28, 2023				October 29, 2022				October 28, 2023				October 29, 2022
Net sales		$	761,904			$	798,258			$	2,120,171			$	2,271,704
Cost of goods sold			421,530				458,382				1,162,942				1,268,019
Gross profit			340,374				339,876				957,229				1,003,685
Selling and administrative expenses			273,652				283,119				789,570				812,313
Restructuring and other special charges, net			2,304				2,910				3,951				2,910
Operating earnings			64,418				53,847				163,708				188,462
Interest expense, net			(4,488	)			(4,003	)			(15,240	)			(8,886	)
Other income, net			1,552				2,997				4,660				9,636
Earnings before income taxes			61,482				52,841				153,128				189,212
Income tax provision			(14,467	)			(13,849	)			(36,956	)			(48,683	)
Net earnings			47,015				38,992				116,172				140,529
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests			101				(254	)			588				(404	)
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.		$	46,914			$	39,246			$	115,584			$	140,933
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders		$	1.32			$	1.09			$	3.23			$	3.83
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders		$	1.32			$	1.08			$	3.23			$	3.79

SCHEDULE 2

CALERES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

		(Unaudited)
($ thousands)		October 28, 2023			October 29, 2022
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	34,031		$	32,773
Receivables, net			161,544			161,367
Inventories, net			556,034			649,257
Property and equipment, held for sale			16,777			16,777
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			54,487			60,910
Total current assets			822,873			921,084
Lease right-of-use assets			508,736			523,011
Property and equipment, net			167,681			151,798
Goodwill and intangible assets, net			206,275			218,420
Other assets			121,328			134,000
Total assets		$	1,826,893		$	1,948,313
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement		$	222,000		$	364,500
Trade accounts payable			257,224			279,704
Lease obligations			132,461			133,227
Other accrued expenses			216,236			261,483
Total current liabilities			827,921			1,038,914
Noncurrent lease obligations			431,474			453,718
Other liabilities			47,326			50,270
Total other liabilities			478,800			503,988
Total Caleres, Inc. shareholders’ equity			513,382			398,444
Noncontrolling interests			6,790			6,967
Total equity			520,172			405,411
Total liabilities and equity		$	1,826,893		$	1,948,313

SCHEDULE 3

CALERES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

		(Unaudited)
		Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
($ thousands)		October 28, 2023				October 29, 2022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by operating activities		$	157,183			$	46,266
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment			(33,976	)			(40,056	)
Capitalized software			(3,404	)			(5,350	)
Net cash used for investing activities			(37,380	)			(45,406	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement			365,000				708,500
Repayments under revolving credit agreement			(450,500	)			(634,000	)
Dividends paid			(7,483	)			(7,698	)
Acquisition of treasury stock			(17,445	)			(63,225	)
Issuance of common stock under share-based plans, net			(10,035	)			(4,804	)
Contributions by noncontrolling interests			1,000				3,142
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities			(119,463	)			1,915
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(9	)			(117	)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents			331				2,658
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			33,700				30,115
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	34,031			$	32,773

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CALERES, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NET EARNINGS (LOSS) AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (GAAP BASIS) TO ADJUSTED NET EARNINGS AND ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP BASIS)

		(Unaudited)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		October 28, 2023									October 29, 2022
		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					$	46,914		$	1.32					$	39,246		$	1.08
Charges/other items:
Expense reduction initiatives		$	2,304			1,710			0.05		$	—			—			—
Organizational changes			—			—			—			2,910			2,723			0.07
Total charges/other items		$	2,304		$	1,710		$	0.05		$	2,910		$	2,723		$	0.07
Adjusted earnings					$	48,624		$	1.37					$	41,969		$	1.15

		(Unaudited)
		Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
		October 28, 2023									October 29, 2022
		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					$	115,584		$	3.23					$	140,933		$	3.79
Charges/other items:
Expense reduction initiatives		$	3,951			2,934			0.08		$	—			—		$	—
Organizational changes			—			—			—			2,910			2,723			0.07
Total charges/other items		$	3,951		$	2,934		$	0.08		$	2,910		$	2,723		$	0.07
Adjusted earnings					$	118,518		$	3.31					$	143,656		$	3.86

		(Unaudited)
		Trailing Twelve Months Ended
		October 28, 2023								October 29, 2022
		Pre-Tax			Net Earnings (Loss)					Pre-Tax			Net Earnings
		Impact of			Attributable					Impact of			Attributable
		Charges/Other			to Caleres,					Charges/Other			to Caleres,
($ thousands)		Items			Inc.					Items			Inc.
GAAP earnings					$	156,393							$	174,787
Charges/other items:
Expense reduction initiatives		$	3,951			2,934				$	—			—
Deferred tax valuation allowance adjustments			—			(17,374	)				—			746
Organizational changes			—			—					2,910			2,723
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			—			—					362			268
Total charges/other items		$	3,951		$	(14,440	)			$	3,272		$	3,737
Adjusted earnings					$	141,953							$	178,524

SCHEDULE 5
CALERES, INC.
SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS BY SEGMENT
SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS

		(Unaudited)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		Famous Footwear						Brand Portfolio						Eliminations and Other						Consolidated
		October 28,			October 29,			October 28,			October 29,			October 28,			October 29,			October 28,			October 29,
($ thousands)		2023			2022			2023			2022			2023			2022			2023			2022
Net sales		$	449,773		$	481,951		$	320,775		$	323,242		$	(8,644)		$	(6,935)		$	761,904		$	798,258
Gross profit			198,809			215,603			140,155			122,359			1,410			1,914			340,374			339,876
Gross margin			44.2	%		44.7	%		43.7	%		37.9	%		(16.3	)%		(27.6	)%		44.7	%		42.6	%
Operating earnings (loss)			46,600			59,267			38,211			22,304			(20,393)			(27,724)			64,418			53,847
Adjusted operating earnings (loss)			47,767			59,267			39,055			22,304			(20,100)			(24,814)			66,722			56,757
Operating margin			10.4	%		12.3	%		11.9	%		6.9	%		n/m	%		n/m	%		8.5	%		6.7	%
Adjusted operating earnings %			10.6	%		12.3	%		12.2	%		6.9	%		n/m	%		n/m	%		8.8	%		7.1	%
Comparable sales % (on a 13-week basis)			(6.9	)%		(0.8	)%		(2.0	)%		26.0	%		—	%		—	%		—	%		—	%
Number of stores			862			876			96			89			—			—			958			965
n/m – Not meaningful

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED RESULTS (NON-GAAP)

		(Unaudited)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
		Famous Footwear						Brand Portfolio						Eliminations and Other								Consolidated
		October 28,			October 29,			October 28,			October 29,			October 28,				October 29,				October 28,			October 29,
($ thousands)		2023			2022			2023			2022			2023				2022				2023			2022
Operating earnings (loss)		$	46,600		$	59,267		$	38,211		$	22,304		$	(20,393	)		$	(27,724	)		$	64,418		$	53,847
Charges/Other Items:
Expense reduction initiatives			1,167			—			844			—			293				—				2,304			—
Organizational changes			—			—			—			—			—				2,910				—			2,910
Total charges/other items			1,167			—			844			—			293				2,910				2,304			2,910
Adjusted operating earnings (loss)		$	47,767		$	59,267		$	39,055		$	22,304		$	(20,100	)		$	(24,814	)		$	66,722		$	56,757

SCHEDULE 5
CALERES, INC.
SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS BY SEGMENT
SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS

		(Unaudited)
		Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
		Famous Footwear						Brand Portfolio						Eliminations and Other						Consolidated
		October 28,			October 29,			October 28,			October 29,			October 28,			October 29,			October 28,			October 29,
($ thousands)		2023			2022			2023			2022			2023			2022			2023			2022
Net sales		$	1,213,169		$	1,302,828		$	947,164		$	1,013,043		$	(40,162)		$	(44,167)		$	2,120,171		$	2,271,704
Gross profit			549,420			618,442			408,137			385,800			(328)			(557)			957,229			1,003,685
Gross profit rate			45.3	%		47.5	%		43.1	%		38.1	%		0.8	%		1.3	%		45.1	%		44.2	%
Operating earnings (loss)			104,286			171,451			107,708			93,063			(48,286)			(76,052)			163,708			188,462
Adjusted operating earnings (loss)			105,653			171,451			109,433			93,063			(47,427)			(73,142)			167,659			191,372
Operating earnings %			8.6	%		13.2	%		11.4	%		9.2	%		n/m	%		n/m	%		7.7	%		8.3	%
Adjusted operating earnings %			8.7	%		13.2	%		11.6	%		9.2	%		n/m	%		n/m	%		7.9	%		8.4	%
Comparable sales % (on a 39-week basis)			(6.5	)%		(2.5	)%		3.5	%		36.4	%		—	%		—	%		—	%		—	%
Number of stores			862			876			96			89			—			—			958			965
n/m – Not meaningful

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED RESULTS (NON-GAAP)

		(Unaudited)
		Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
		Famous Footwear						Brand Portfolio						Eliminations and Other								Consolidated
		October 28,			October 29,			October 28,			October 29,			October 28,				October 29,				October 28,			October 29,
($ thousands)		2023			2022			2023			2022			2023				2022				2023			2022
Operating earnings (loss)		$	104,286		$	171,451		$	107,708		$	93,063		$	(48,286	)		$	(76,052	)		$	163,708		$	188,462
Charges/Other Items:
Expense reduction initiatives			1,367			—			1,725			—			859				—				3,951			—
Organizational changes			—			—			—			—			—				2,910				—			2,910
Total charges/other items			1,367			—			1,725			—			859				2,910				3,951			2,910
Adjusted operating earnings (loss)		$	105,653		$	171,451		$	109,433		$	93,063		$	(47,427	)		$	(73,142	)		$	167,659		$	191,372

SCHEDULE 6

CALERES, INC.

BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE RECONCILIATION

		(Unaudited)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended								Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
		October 28,				October 29,				October 28,				October 29,
		2023				2022				2023				2022
($ thousands, except per share data)
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.:
Net earnings		$	47,015			$	38,992			$	116,172			$	140,529
Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests			(101	)			254				(588	)			404
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.			46,914				39,246				115,584				140,933
Net earnings allocated to participating securities			(2,121	)			(1,723	)			(5,103	)			(5,951	)
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities		$	44,793			$	37,523			$	110,481			$	134,982
Basic and diluted common shares attributable to Caleres, Inc.:
Basic common shares			33,933				34,379				34,206				35,207
Dilutive effect of share-based awards			—				507				—				450
Diluted common shares attributable to Caleres, Inc.			33,933				34,886				34,206				35,657
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders		$	1.32			$	1.09			$	3.23			$	3.83
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders		$	1.32			$	1.08			$	3.23			$	3.79

SCHEDULE 7

CALERES, INC.

BASIC AND DILUTED ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE RECONCILIATION

		(Unaudited)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended								Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
		October 28,				October 29,				October 28,				October 29,
		2023				2022				2023				2022
($ thousands, except per share data)
Adjusted net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.:
Adjusted net earnings		$	48,725			$	41,715			$	119,106			$	143,252
Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests			(101	)			254				(588	)			404
Adjusted net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.			48,624				41,969				118,518				143,656
Net earnings allocated to participating securities			(2,199	)			(1,842	)			(5,234	)			(6,067	)
Adjusted net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. after allocation of earnings to participating securities		$	46,425			$	40,127			$	113,284			$	137,589
Basic and diluted common shares attributable to Caleres, Inc.:
Basic common shares			33,933				34,379				34,206				35,207
Dilutive effect of share-based awards			—				507				—				450
Diluted common shares attributable to Caleres, Inc.			33,933				34,886				34,206				35,657
Basic adjusted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders		$	1.37			$	1.17			$	3.31			$	3.91
Diluted adjusted earnings per common share attributable to Caleres, Inc. shareholders		$	1.37			$	1.15			$	3.31			$	3.86

SCHEDULE 8

CALERES, INC.

CALCULATION OF EBITDA AND DEBT/EBITDA LEVERAGE RATIO (NON-GAAP METRICS)

		(Unaudited)
		Thirteen Weeks Ended
($ thousands)		October 28, 2023				October 29, 2022
EBITDA:
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.		$	46,914			$	39,246
Income tax provision			14,467				13,849
Interest expense, net			4,488				4,003
Depreciation and amortization (1)			12,957				12,340
EBITDA		$	78,826			$	69,438
EBITDA margin			10.3	%			8.7	%
Adjusted EBITDA:
Adjusted net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. (2)		$	48,624			$	41,969
Income tax provision (3)			15,061				14,036
Interest expense, net			4,488				4,003
Depreciation and amortization (1)			12,957				12,340
Adjusted EBITDA		$	81,130			$	72,348
Adjusted EBITDA margin			10.6	%			9.1	%

		(Unaudited)
		Trailing Twelve Months Ended
($ thousands)		October 28, 2023				October 29, 2022
EBITDA:
Net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc.		$	156,393			$	174,787
Income tax provision			21,612				59,926
Interest expense, net			20,618				11,013
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			—				362
Depreciation and amortization (1)			50,722				49,544
EBITDA		$	249,345			$	295,632
EBITDA margin			8.9	%			10.0	%
Adjusted EBITDA:
Adjusted net earnings attributable to Caleres, Inc. (2)		$	141,953			$	178,524
Income tax provision (3)			40,003				59,461
Interest expense, net			20,618				11,013
Depreciation and amortization (1)			50,722				49,544
Adjusted EBITDA		$	253,296			$	298,542
Adjusted EBITDA margin			9.0	%			10.1	%
		(Unaudited)
($ thousands)		October 28, 2023				October 29, 2022
Debt/EBITDA leverage ratio:
Borrowings under revolving credit agreement (4)		$	222,000			$	364,500
EBITDA (trailing twelve months)			249,345				295,632
Debt/EBITDA			0.9				1.2

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(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 $267.4 million and $125.4 million as of October 28, 2023 and October 29, 2022, respectively. Total liquidity, which includes cash and cash equivalents and availability under the revolving credit agreement, was $301.4 million and $158.2 million for the respective periods.

SCHEDULE 9

CALERES, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (GAAP BASIS) TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP BASIS) – FISCAL 2023 GUIDANCE

		Fiscal 2023 Guidance
		Low			High
GAAP diluted earnings per share		$	3.96		$	4.06
Charges/other items:
Expense reduction initiatives			0.14			0.14
Adjusted diluted earnings per share		$	4.10		$	4.20

 

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Investor Contact:

Logan Bonacorsi

lbonacorsi@caleres.com

Source: Caleres

FAQ

What is the stock ticker symbol for Caleres?

The stock ticker symbol for Caleres is NYSE: CAL.

What was the year-over-year increase in earnings per share for Caleres?

Caleres reported a 22% year-over-year increase in earnings per share.

What was the year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings per share for Caleres?

Caleres reported a 19% year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings per share.

How much did Caleres reduce revolver borrowings by compared to the second quarter of 2023?

Caleres reduced revolver borrowings by $22 million compared to the second quarter of 2023.

What was the percentage reduction in inventory for Caleres?

Caleres reduced inventory by 14%.

What is Caleres's full year 2023 sales outlook?

Caleres expects consolidated net sales to be down 4.5% to 5.5% for full year 2023.

What is the adjusted diluted earnings per share range for Caleres for full year 2023?

Caleres expects an adjusted diluted earnings per share range of $4.10 to $4.20 for full year 2023.