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Steven Madden Ltd (SHOO)

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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/31/2025: SHOO (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $35.75
1 Year Target Price $35.75
| 1 | Strong Buy | 
| 1 | Buy | 
| 8 | Hold | 
| 0 | Sell | 
| 0 | Strong Sell | 
Analysis of Past Performance
 Type  Stock  |  Historic Profit  20.35%  |  Avg. Invested days  46  |  Today’s Advisory  Consider higher Upturn Star rating   | 
 Upturn Star Rating  ![]()  |  Upturn Advisory Performance   |  Stock Returns Performance   | 
Key Highlights
 Company Size  Mid-Cap Stock   |  Market Capitalization  2.46B  USD   |  Price to earnings Ratio  26.7   |  1Y Target Price  35.75   | 
 Price to earnings Ratio  26.7   |  1Y Target Price  35.75   | ||
 Volume (30-day avg)  10   |  Beta  1.23   |  52 Weeks Range  18.76 - 45.73   |  Updated Date  11/2/2025   | 
 52 Weeks Range  18.76 - 45.73   |  Updated Date  11/2/2025   | ||
 Dividends yield (FY)  2.45%   |  Basic EPS (TTM)  1.27   | 
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  2025-10-29   |  When  -   |  Estimate  0.4401   |  Actual  -   | 
Profitability
 Profit Margin  3.92%   |  Operating Margin (TTM)  2.57%   | 
Management Effectiveness
 Return on Assets (TTM)  7.97%   |  Return on Equity (TTM)  11.43%   | 
Valuation
 Trailing PE  26.7   |  Forward PE  20.79   |  Enterprise Value  2915563426   |  Price to Sales(TTM)  1.06   | 
 Enterprise Value  2915563426   |  Price to Sales(TTM)  1.06   | ||
 Enterprise Value to Revenue  1.26   |  Enterprise Value to EBITDA  18.22   |  Shares Outstanding  72652392   |  Shares Floating  70951600   | 
 Shares Outstanding  72652392   |  Shares Floating  70951600   | ||
 Percent Insiders  2.27   |  Percent Institutions  113.04   | 
 Upturn AI SWOT 
Steven Madden Ltd

Company Overview
 History and Background 
Steven Madden Ltd., founded in 1990, began with a small investment and has grown into a global fashion footwear and accessories company. Initially focused on women's shoes, it expanded into men's and children's footwear, handbags, and accessories, becoming a publicly traded company in 1993.
 Core Business Areas 
- Wholesale: Designs, sources, and markets fashion-forward footwear, handbags, and accessories to department stores, specialty retailers, and mass merchants.
 - Retail: Operates its own retail stores and e-commerce websites, selling a wide range of Steven Madden Ltd. products.
 - First Cost: Acts as a buying agent for retailers, sourcing and procuring products from overseas manufacturers.
 - Licensing: Revenue is generated through licensing of the company's intellectual properties and trademarks
 
 Leadership and Structure 
Edward Rosenfeld is the Chairman and CEO. The company has a standard corporate structure with executive leadership overseeing various departments, including design, sourcing, sales, marketing, finance, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
 Key Offerings 
- Women's Footwear: A diverse range of women's shoes, including sandals, heels, boots, and sneakers. While exact market share data varies, Steven Madden is a well-known brand in the women's footwear market. Competitors include brands like Nine West (owned by Authentic Brands Group), Sam Edelman (owned by Brown Shoe), and Vince Camuto (owned by Camuto Group/DSW). Revenue isn't broken down by specific product line but footwear contributes to significant portion of revenue.
 - Handbags and Accessories: A collection of handbags, wallets, belts, and other fashion accessories. Competitors include Coach (TPR), Michael Kors (CPRI), and Kate Spade (TPR).Revenue isn't broken down by specific product line but accessories contributes to significant portion of revenue.
 - Men's Footwear: A range of men's footwear options, from dress shoes to casual sneakers. Competition includes brands like Cole Haan, Johnston & Murphy, and Dr. Martens (DRMA). Revenue isn't broken down by specific product line but footwear contributes to significant portion of revenue.
 
Market Dynamics
 Industry Overview 
The fashion footwear and accessories industry is competitive and influenced by trends, consumer preferences, and economic conditions. E-commerce growth and changing consumer behavior are key drivers.
Positioning
Steven Madden Ltd. positions itself as a trend-right, accessible fashion brand, targeting a broad consumer base. Its competitive advantages include its brand recognition, design capabilities, and efficient supply chain.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global footwear market is estimated at several hundred billion USD. Steven Madden is positioned to capture a part of this market through its diverse offerings, strong brand and distribution channels, particularly within the accessible fashion segment.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
 - Extensive distribution network
 - Trend-driven design capabilities
 - Efficient supply chain
 - Diversified product portfolio
 
Weaknesses
- Reliance on fashion trends, leading to potential volatility
 - Exposure to changing consumer preferences
 - Brand Perception dependent on timely fashion trends
 
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
 - Growth in e-commerce and digital marketing
 - Development of new product categories
 - Strategic acquisitions and partnerships
 - Further develop sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives
 
Threats
- Increased competition from other fashion brands
 - Economic downturns affecting consumer spending
 - Changes in fashion trends and consumer preferences
 - Supply chain disruptions
 - Rising costs of raw materials and labor
 
Competitors and Market Share
 Key Competitors 
- DECK
 - CPRI
 - SKX
 
Competitive Landscape
Steven Madden Ltd. competes effectively through its trend-right designs and accessibility, but faces competition from larger companies with greater resources and brand recognition. SHOO benefits from speed and affordability, while competitors benefit from strong brand awareness.
Major Acquisitions
Betsey Johnson
- Year: 2010
 - Acquisition Price (USD millions): 48.8
 - Strategic Rationale: Expanded the company's portfolio of brands and product offerings and the acquisition price includes a combination of cash, stock, and assumed liabilities
 
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Steven Madden Ltd. has experienced growth through brand expansion, product diversification, and acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary. Data would need to be collected from financial analysis websites.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include e-commerce investments, new product launches, and strategic partnerships.
Summary
Steven Madden Ltd. is a well-established fashion footwear and accessories company with a strong brand and extensive distribution network. While reliant on fashion trends, its diversified product portfolio and efficient supply chain contribute to its success. The company faces increasing competition and needs to adapt to changing consumer preferences, while pursuing opportunities to expand into new markets and product categories. Long term prospects are okay with some good growth opportunities but is heavily influenced by fashion trends.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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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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