Q4 EPS Estimates for Steven Madden Lifted by Zacks Research

Steven Madden, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SHOO) – Analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q4 2026 earnings estimates for Steven Madden in a report issued on Tuesday, March 17th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the textile maker will post earnings of $0.60 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $0.43. Zacks Research has a “Strong Sell” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Steven Madden’s current full-year earnings is $2.66 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Steven Madden’s Q4 2027 earnings at $0.68 EPS.

Steven Madden (NASDAQ:SHOO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The textile maker reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.46 by $0.02. Steven Madden had a return on equity of 13.60% and a net margin of 1.76%.The firm had revenue of $753.70 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $758.53 million. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.55 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 29.6% compared to the same quarter last year.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently commented on SHOO. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $50.00 target price on shares of Steven Madden in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Jefferies Financial Group cut Steven Madden from a “hold” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $30.00 price target on the stock. in a report on Thursday, February 5th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Steven Madden in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Needham & Company LLC lowered their price objective on shares of Steven Madden from $50.00 to $41.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $50.00 target price on shares of Steven Madden in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $44.00.

Steven Madden Stock Down 4.1%

Shares of NASDAQ:SHOO opened at $31.83 on Friday. Steven Madden has a 1 year low of $19.05 and a 1 year high of $46.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, a current ratio of 1.90 and a quick ratio of 1.11. The business’s 50-day moving average is $38.97 and its 200-day moving average is $38.01. The company has a market capitalization of $2.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 51.34 and a beta of 1.13.

Steven Madden Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 20th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 11th were issued a $0.21 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 11th. This represents a $0.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. Steven Madden’s dividend payout ratio is presently 135.48%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Steven Madden news, Director Arian Simone Reed sold 3,600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $33.44, for a total value of $120,384.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 8,705 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $291,095.20. This trade represents a 29.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 2.22% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Steven Madden

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in Steven Madden by 86.6% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,045 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 485 shares during the period. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Steven Madden during the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in Steven Madden during the third quarter worth $31,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC raised its holdings in Steven Madden by 1,064.3% during the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 815 shares of the textile maker’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 745 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Horizon Corp lifted its stake in shares of Steven Madden by 55.1% in the fourth quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 892 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 317 shares in the last quarter. 99.88% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Steven Madden News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Steven Madden this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised multiple forward estimates — including Q4 2027 to $0.68 (from $0.45), Q4 2026 to $0.60 (from $0.43), and boosted FY2026 and FY2027 forecasts (FY2026 to $1.97, FY2027 to $2.10). These upward revisions reflect improved modeled profitability and could support future earnings expectations. MarketBeat SHOO
• Neutral Sentiment: Yahoo Finance ran a Q4 earnings comparison of Steven Madden versus other consumer discretionary/footwear peers, providing context for the company’s recent results and industry positioning — useful background but not a direct catalyst on its own. Q4 Earnings Highlights: Steven Madden
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks lowered a few near‑term quarterly estimates (Q1 2026 trimmed to $0.46 from $0.52, Q1 2027 to $0.50 from $0.55, and Q2 2027 to $0.30 from $0.32). These downgrades signal caution about near‑term trends and could weigh on the stock. MarketBeat SHOO
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the mixed estimate changes, Zacks continues to assign a “Strong Sell” rating to SHOO. The persistent negative rating may amplify selling pressure and limit upside from the estimate upgrades. MarketBeat SHOO

Steven Madden Company Profile

Steven Madden, Inc (NASDAQ: SHOO) is a New York–based designer and marketer of fashion footwear, handbags and accessories. The company’s product portfolio spans a range of contemporary and lifestyle brands for women, men and children, including its core Steve Madden label as well as the Madden Girl and Dolce Vita brands. In addition to footwear, the company licenses its trademarks for use on apparel, eyewear and other fashion accessories.

Steven Madden distributes its products through multiple channels, including wholesale partners, e-commerce platforms and its own brick-and-mortar retail stores.