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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: CAL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $19.5
1 Year Target Price $19.5
1 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
1 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -19.63% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 523.85M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 6.35 | 1Y Target Price 19.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 6.35 | 1Y Target Price 19.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.15 | 52 Weeks Range 12.09 - 40.12 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 12.09 - 40.12 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.81% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.42 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-09-04 | When - | Estimate 0.56 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.11% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.06% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.35% | Return on Equity (TTM) 13.66% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 6.35 | Forward PE 6.99 | Enterprise Value 1336578709 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2 |
Enterprise Value 1336578709 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.5 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.62 | Shares Outstanding 33796700 | Shares Floating 32327922 |
Shares Outstanding 33796700 | Shares Floating 32327922 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.55 | Percent Institutions 103.71 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Caleres Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Caleres Inc. was founded in 1878 as the Bryan, Brown Shoe Company. It has evolved from a regional shoe manufacturer to a global footwear company, acquiring brands and expanding its retail footprint.
Core Business Areas
- Famous Footwear: Operates a chain of retail stores offering a wide selection of branded footwear for the entire family.
- Brand Portfolio: Manages a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed footwear brands, including Sam Edelman, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's Shoes, and Vionic.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a CEO and has a structured organizational chart with functional departments such as marketing, sales, operations, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Famous Footwear Retail Sales: Offers a range of athletic, casual, and dress shoes from various brands. Competitors include Foot Locker (FL), DSW (DSW), and other shoe retailers. Market share data is proprietary but is a significant portion of Caleres' total revenue. Revenue from the total Caleres company in 2023 was $2.8 billion.
- Sam Edelman Brand: A fashion footwear brand offering stylish shoes, handbags, and accessories. Competitors include Steve Madden (SHOO) and other fashion footwear brands. Revenue is a significant contributor to the brand portfolio segment.
- Allen Edmonds Brand: Manufactures premium men's footwear and accessories. Competitors include Church's, Crockett & Jones, and other high-end footwear brands. Revenue is a part of the total brand portfolio sales.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The footwear industry is characterized by intense competition, evolving fashion trends, and increasing online sales.
Positioning
Caleres positions itself as a multi-brand footwear company catering to a broad range of consumers. It aims to balance its retail presence with its brand portfolio to maximize profitability. Its competitive advantage lies in its diversified brand portfolio and retail network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global footwear market is estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars. Caleres is positioned to capture a share of this TAM through its diverse brands and retail channels.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified brand portfolio
- Established retail network (Famous Footwear)
- Strong brand recognition (e.g., Naturalizer, Sam Edelman)
- Effective supply chain management
Weaknesses
- Reliance on brick-and-mortar retail
- Exposure to fashion trend volatility
- Intense competition
- Potential inventory management challenges
Opportunities
- Expanding e-commerce presence
- Growing international markets
- Acquiring complementary brands
- Innovating in sustainable footwear
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Changing consumer preferences
- Increased online competition
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DSW (DSW)
- Skechers (SKX)
- Steven Madden (SHOO)
- VF Corporation (VFC)
Competitive Landscape
Caleres faces intense competition from other footwear retailers and brands. It differentiates itself through its diversified brand portfolio and retail network. Advantages include brand recognition and a strong retail presence, while disadvantages include reliance on brick-and-mortar and fashion trend risk.
Major Acquisitions
Allen Edmonds
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 255
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Caleres' portfolio into the premium men's footwear market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Caleres' growth has been driven by acquisitions, brand expansion, and retail growth. Historical data needs to be pulled from the company's annual reports.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for Caleres' future growth are available from financial news sources and research reports. A reasonable forecast could be provided if data were extracted.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expansion of e-commerce channels, investment in brand marketing, and streamlining operations.
Summary
Caleres is a diversified footwear company with a strong retail presence and a portfolio of well-known brands. The company's strength lies in its brand diversification, but it faces challenges in adapting to changing consumer preferences and increasing online competition. Expanding e-commerce and adapting to changing consumer tastes will be key to future success. Maintaining and growing shareholder value is also of paramount importance.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q), Financial News Articles, Market Research Reports, Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Caleres Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Saint Louis, MO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1984-09-07 | President, CEO & Director Mr. John W. Schmidt | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Apparel Retail | Full time employees 4800 | Website https://www.caleres.com |
Full time employees 4800 | Website https://www.caleres.com |
Caleres, Inc. engages in the designs, develops, sources, manufactures, and distributes footwear in the United States, Canada, East Asia, and internationally. It operates through Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio segments. The company offers licensed, branded, and private-label athletic, casual, and dress footwear products. The company provides brand name athletic, casual, and dress shoes, including Nike, Skechers, Adidas, Vans, Crocs, Converse, Puma, Birkenstock, New Balance, Under Armour, Dr. Martens, Reef, Asics, Bearpaw, HeyDude, and Veronica Beard brands, as well as company-owned and licensed brands, such as Sam Edelman, Vionic, Allen Edmonds, Franco Sarto, Rykä, Vince, Favorite Daughter, LifeStride, Dr. Scholl's Shoes, Blowfish Malibu, and Naturalizer. The company also operates naturalizer.com, naturalizer.ca, vionicshoes.com, samedelman.com, samedelman.co.uk, allenedmonds.com, allenedmonds.ca, shoebank.com, drschollsshoes.com, lifestride.com, francosarto.com, and ryka.com websites. In addition, it designs, sources, manufactures, and markets footwear to retail stores, such as online retailers, national chains, department stores, mass merchandisers, and independent retailers. Further, the company wholesales men's footwear, apparel, leather goods, and accessories under the Allen Edmonds brand; footwear for women under LifeStride brand; Italian footwear Franco Sarto brand; athletic footwear for women under the Rykä brand; women's shoe collection under the Vince brand; and women's footwear collection under Veronica Beard brand. The company operates through retail shoe stores, wholesales, and e-commerce websites. The company was formerly known as Brown Shoe Company, Inc. and changed its name to Caleres, Inc. in May 2015. Caleres, Inc. was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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