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Caleres Inc (CAL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: CAL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $19
1 Year Target Price $19
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -20.22% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 513.71M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 8.64 | 1Y Target Price 19 |
Price to earnings Ratio 8.64 | 1Y Target Price 19 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.08 | 52 Weeks Range 12.04 - 33.81 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 12.04 - 33.81 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.79% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.76 |
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 0.35 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.26% | Operating Margin (TTM) 2.52% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.13% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.4% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 8.64 | Forward PE 9.8 | Enterprise Value 1291347265 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19 |
Enterprise Value 1291347265 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.49 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.33 | Shares Outstanding 33796700 | Shares Floating 32330111 |
Shares Outstanding 33796700 | Shares Floating 32330111 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.68 | 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 evolved through acquisitions and brand development, becoming a leading footwear retailer and wholesaler.
Core Business Areas
- Famous Footwear: A chain of retail stores selling branded footwear for the whole family.
- Brand Portfolio: Designs, sources, and markets a portfolio of owned and licensed footwear brands including Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Allen Edmonds, Vionic, Dr. Scholl's Shoes, and Blowfish Malibu.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes Jay Schmidt (CEO), Jack Calbert (CFO), and various VPs overseeing different functions. The company has a traditional corporate structure with board oversight.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Sam Edelman: Fashion-forward footwear brand offering a wide range of styles. Market share data is not publicly disclosed by Caleres, and depends on each product line within the Edelman brand. Key competitors include Steve Madden (SHOO) and Vince Camuto (owned by DSW).
- Naturalizer: Comfort-focused footwear brand known for its innovative technologies and diverse range of styles. Market share is not publicly disclosed, but Naturalizer competes with brands like Clarks and Easy Spirit.
- Dr. Scholl's Shoes: Wellness footwear brand that offers men's and women's shoes, sandals and socks. Competitors include Vionic, Birkenstock, and Aetrex.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The footwear industry is competitive and influenced by fashion trends, consumer spending, and economic conditions. E-commerce and direct-to-consumer models are increasingly important.
Positioning
Caleres is positioned as a diversified footwear company with a mix of branded and retail operations. Its competitive advantages include a portfolio of well-known brands and a strong retail presence.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global footwear market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Caleres captures a small portion of this TAM, with opportunities for growth in specific segments and regions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified brand portfolio
- Established retail presence (Famous Footwear)
- Strong e-commerce platform
- Focus on comfort and wellness footwear
- Extensive wholesale distribution network
Weaknesses
- Dependence on fashion trends
- Exposure to economic cycles
- Intense competition
- Reliance on third-party manufacturing
- Brand overlap within the portfolio
Opportunities
- Expanding into new markets (international)
- Developing new product categories (e.g., athleisure)
- Acquiring complementary brands
- Enhancing digital marketing efforts
- Strengthening customer loyalty programs
Threats
- Changing consumer preferences
- Increased online competition
- Supply chain disruptions
- Economic downturns
- Rising raw material costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SKECHERS USA Inc (SKX)
- Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK)
- Steven Madden, Ltd. (SHOO)
- Crocs Inc (CROX)
- Wolverine World Wide Inc (WWW)
Competitive Landscape
Caleres' advantages include its diverse brand portfolio and established retail presence. Disadvantages include its dependence on fashion trends and intense competition.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Analyzing Caleres' growth trends over the past years requires querying financial databases.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for Caleres' future growth can be found on financial news and research websites.
Recent Initiatives: Highlighting recent strategic initiatives undertaken by Caleres requires querying financial databases.
Summary
Caleres has a strong portfolio of footwear brands. Famous Footwear gives them access to a wide consumer market. The company must navigate competitive pressures. Adapting to trends and managing costs are crucial for future success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Financial News Outlets
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is approximate and based on available estimates. Actual results may vary.
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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