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Steven Madden Ltd (SHOO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/14/2025: SHOO (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
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $27.62
1 Year Target Price $27.62
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 8 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -7.29% | Avg. Invested days 35 | 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 07/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.85B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 11 | 1Y Target Price 27.62 |
Price to earnings Ratio 11 | 1Y Target Price 27.62 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 1.13 | 52 Weeks Range 18.89 - 48.99 | Updated Date 07/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 18.89 - 48.99 | Updated Date 07/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.50% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.32 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 7.26% | Operating Margin (TTM) 10.08% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.38% | Return on Equity (TTM) 19.76% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 11 | Forward PE 33.44 | Enterprise Value 1872111041 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.81 |
Enterprise Value 1872111041 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.81 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.82 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.56 | Shares Outstanding 72627800 | Shares Floating 70846191 |
Shares Outstanding 72627800 | Shares Floating 70846191 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.27 | Percent Institutions 105.82 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Steven Madden Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Steven Madden Ltd. was founded in 1990 by Steve Madden with a focus on creating trend-setting footwear. It quickly grew from a small operation selling shoes out of a car to a major publicly traded company. Key milestones include strategic acquisitions and expansion into apparel and accessories.
Core Business Areas
- Footwear: Designs, sources, and markets fashion-forward footwear for women, men, and children under various brands including Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, Blondo, and others.
- Accessories: Offers a range of accessories such as handbags, belts, and cold weather accessories.
- Apparel: Sells apparel items, including outerwear and dresses.
- Licensing: Licenses the Steve Madden brand for products like eyewear and fragrances.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by Edward Rosenfeld (Chairman and CEO). The organizational structure includes departments for design, sourcing, marketing, sales, finance, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Steve Madden Footwear: Footwear is the core product, encompassing various styles like boots, sandals, and sneakers. Competitors include Nike, Adidas, and other fashion footwear brands. Market share data for Steve Madden specifically in the fashion footwear market fluctuates based on style and competition; estimates place it around 5-10% of the US fashion footwear market. Revenue from footwear constitutes a large portion of the overall revenue.
- Handbags: Steve Madden also offers a range of handbags. Competition includes Coach, Michael Kors, and other established handbag brands. Handbag sales contribute significantly to accessory revenue.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The footwear and accessories industry is competitive and influenced by fashion trends, economic conditions, and consumer preferences. E-commerce has become a major channel, driving innovation and direct-to-consumer strategies.
Positioning
Steven Madden Ltd. positions itself as a trend-driven, accessible fashion brand. Its competitive advantages include its brand recognition, design capabilities, and diversified sourcing network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global footwear market is expected to reach hundreds of billions USD. Steven Madden Ltd. is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its diverse product offerings and brand strength.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Trend-driven designs
- Diversified product offerings
- Established distribution network
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Dependence on fashion trends
- Potential for inventory obsolescence
- Sensitivity to economic downturns
- Reliance on third-party manufacturers
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Growth in e-commerce
- Strategic acquisitions
- Development of sustainable products
- Increased focus on digital marketing
Threats
- Intense competition
- Changing consumer preferences
- Supply chain disruptions
- Economic slowdown
- Increased material and labor costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CROX
- DECK
- SKX
Competitive Landscape
Steven Madden Ltd. competes on price and trend. Its strengths include brand recognition and design capabilities. Its weaknesses include potential for inventory obsolescence.
Major Acquisitions
Schwartz and Benjamin, Inc.
- Year: 2010
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 64.9
- Strategic Rationale: Increased market share and expanded product offerings.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Requires reviewing several years of financial statements. Historical growth is positive, but depends upon the current year.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates can be found on financial websites (Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg, etc).
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives vary, so would need access to press releases.
Summary
Steven Madden Ltd. is a relatively strong fashion footwear company with a recognized brand. The company benefits from strong brand recognition and its accessible price point. The fashion industry is highly competitive and subject to changing consumer tastes so the brand will have to work at differentiating itself to ensure long term sustainability.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q), market research reports, financial news sources, analyst reports.
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and general industry knowledge. It is not financial advice and should not be used as the sole basis for investment decisions. Financial data is for illustrative purposes only and should be verified with current sources.
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.
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About Steven Madden Ltd
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Long Island City, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1993-12-10 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Edward R. Rosenfeld | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Footwear & Accessories | Full time employees 3500 | Website https://www.stevemadden.com |
Full time employees 3500 | Website https://www.stevemadden.com | ||
Steven Madden, Ltd. designs, sources, and markets fashion-forward branded and private label footwear, accessories, and apparel in the United States and internationally. It operates through Wholesale Footwear, Wholesale Accessories/Apparel, Direct-to- Consumer, and Licensing segments. The Wholesale Footwear segment designs, sources, and markets various products, including dress shoes, boots, booties, fashion sneakers, sandals, and casual shoes under the Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson, Blondo, and Anne Klein brands. The Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segment offers handbags, apparel, small leather goods, belts, soft accessories, fashion scarves, wraps, gifting, and other accessories under the Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson, Anne Klein, and ATM brand names. The Direct-to-Consumer segment footwear, handbags, apparel, and other accessories through Steve Madden and Dolce Vita full-price retail stores, Steve Madden outlet stores and concessions, and digital e-commerce websites. This segment also operates branded e-commerce websites. The Licensing segment engages in the licensing of the Steve Madden and Betsey Johnson trademarks for the sale of select apparel, accessory, home categories, and other non-core products. In addition, the company distributes its products in the wholesale channel through department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, national chains, specialty retailers, independent stores, and clubs, as well as through direct-to-consumer channel, which includes company-operated retail stores and e-commerce websites. Further, it markets its products and services through brand and performance marketing, social media and influencer marketing, experiential events, in-store and online promotions, and public relations. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Long Island City, New York.
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