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Steve Madden Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

February 26, 2025 6:59 AM

~ Provides 2025 Outlook ~

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steve Madden (Nasdaq: SHOO), a leading designer and marketer of fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024 and provided its 2025 outlook.

Amounts referred to as “Adjusted” are non-GAAP measures that exclude the items defined as “Non-GAAP Adjustments” in the “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” section.

Full Year 2024 Results

Fourth Quarter 2024 Results

Edward Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased to have delivered earnings results at the high end of our guidance range for the fourth quarter and full year 2024. For the year, revenue grew 15% and Adjusted diluted EPS increased 9% compared to 2023. Our strong performance in 2024 was driven by our team’s disciplined execution of our key strategic initiatives, with robust gains in international markets, non-footwear categories and direct-to-consumer channels, as well as a return to revenue growth in our U.S. wholesale footwear business.

“Looking ahead, we are cautious on the near-term outlook, as we face meaningful headwinds in 2025, most notably the impact of new tariffs on goods imported into the United States. That said, we have a proven ability to navigate difficult market conditions with our agile business model, and we are set to add a powerful new growth engine to the company with the pending acquisition of Kurt Geiger, which we expect to close in the second quarter of 2025. The Kurt Geiger London brand has exhibited exceptional growth over the last several years driven by its unique brand image, distinctive design aesthetic and compelling value proposition. Its differentiated and elevated positioning – and its alignment with our strategic initiatives of expanding in international markets, accessories categories and direct-to-consumer channels – make it a highly attractive and complementary addition to our portfolio.”

Fourth Quarter 2024 Channel Results

Revenue for the wholesale business in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $402.9 million, a 13.6% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Wholesale footwear revenue increased 1.0%, and wholesale accessories/apparel revenue increased 35.4%. Gross profit as a percentage of wholesale revenue was 30.5%, compared to 31.7% in the fourth quarter of 2023, primarily driven by a greater mix of private label business.

Direct-to-consumer revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $176.0 million, an 8.4% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, driven by increases in both the brick-and-mortar and e-commerce businesses. Gross profit as a percentage of direct-to-consumer revenue was 62.0%, compared to 62.7% in the fourth quarter of 2023, driven by an increase in promotional activity.

The Company ended the year with 291 Company-operated brick-and-mortar retail stores and five e-commerce websites, as well as 42 Company-operated concessions in international markets.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

As of December 31, 2024, cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $203.4 million. Inventory totaled $257.6 million as of the same date, compared to $229.0 million at the end of 2023.

During the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, the Company spent approximately $2.6 million and $98.4 million, respectively, on repurchases of its common stock, which includes shares acquired through the net settlement of employees' stock awards.

Quarterly Cash Dividend

The Company's Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share. The dividend is payable on March 21, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 10, 2025.

2025 Outlook

For 2025, the Company expects revenue will increase 17% to 19% compared to 2024. The Company expects diluted EPS will be in the range of $2.30 to $2.40. This outlook assumes the Kurt Geiger acquisition closes on May 1, 2025.

Conference Call Information

Interested stockholders are invited to listen to the conference call scheduled for today, February 26, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, which will include a discussion of the Company's fourth quarter and fiscal year end 2024 earnings results and fiscal year 2025 outlook. The call will be webcast live on the Company’s website at https://investor.stevemadden.com. A webcast replay of the conference call will be available on the Company's website or via the following webcast link https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/qhnpppyo beginning today at approximately 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

About Steve Madden

Steve Madden designs, sources and markets fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel. In addition to marketing products under its own brands including Steve Madden®, Dolce Vita®, Betsey Johnson®, Blondo®, and ATM®, Steve Madden licenses footwear, handbags and certain accessories for the Anne Klein® brand. In addition, Steve Madden designs and sources products under private label brand names for various retailers. Steve Madden’s wholesale distribution includes department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, shoe chains, online retailers, national chains, specialty retailers and independent stores. Steve Madden also directly operates brick-and-mortar retail stores and e-commerce websites. In addition, Steve Madden licenses certain of its brands to third parties for the marketing and sale of certain products in the apparel, accessory and home categories. For local store information and the latest boots, booties, fashion sneakers, dress shoes, sandals, and more, please visit www.stevemadden.com, www.dolcevita.com and the Company’s other branded websites.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding revenue and earnings guidance, plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “may”, “will”, “expect”, “believe”, “should”, “anticipate”, “project”, “predict”, “plan”, “intend”, “estimate”, or “confident” and similar expressions or the negative of these expressions. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they represent the Company’s current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions regarding anticipated events and trends affecting its business and industry based on information available as of the time such statements are made. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which may be outside of the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. As such, investors should not rely upon them. Important risk factors include:

The Company does not undertake, and disclaims, any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, including, without limitation, any guidance regarding revenue or earnings, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.


STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net sales $578,820 $517,054 $2,272,266 $1,971,474
Commission and licensing fee income 3,498 2,660 10,661 10,108
Total revenue 582,318 519,714 2,282,927 1,981,582
Cost of sales 346,874 304,887 1,345,995 1,149,168
Gross profit 235,444 214,827 936,932 832,414
Operating expenses 191,593 168,374 698,936 612,672
Change in valuation of contingent payment liability (2,894) 2,722
Impairment of intangibles 6,520 10,335 6,520
Income from operations 46,745 39,933 224,939 213,222
Interest and other income, net 1,229 1,494 5,538 7,392
Income before provision for income taxes 47,974 41,427 230,477 220,614
Provision for income taxes 10,171 4,420 54,575 46,639
Net income 37,803 37,007 175,902 173,975
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 3,002 1,126 6,512 2,421
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. $34,801 $35,881 $169,390 $171,554
Basic income per share $0.49 $0.50 $2.38 $2.34
Diluted income per share $0.49 $0.49 $2.35 $2.30
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 70,555 72,321 71,274 73,337
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 71,459 73,491 71,963 74,565
Cash dividends declared per common share $0.21 $0.21 $0.84 $0.84


STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)
As of
December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $189,924 $204,640
Short-term investments 13,484 15,173
Accounts receivable, net of allowances 45,653 40,246
Factor accounts receivable 348,659 320,723
Inventories 257,625 228,990
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 34,463 29,009
Income tax receivable and prepaid income taxes 4,887 16,051
Total current assets 894,695 854,832
Property and equipment, net 57,388 47,199
Operating lease right-of-use asset 139,695 122,783
Deferred tax assets 610 609
Deposits and other 22,214 16,250
Goodwill 183,737 180,003
Intangibles, net 113,432 126,267
Total Assets $1,411,771 $1,347,943
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $206,889 $161,140
Accrued expenses 142,452 154,751
Operating leases - current portion 43,172 40,342
Income taxes payable 6,147 5,998
Contingent payment liability - current portion 3,325
Accrued incentive compensation 15,061 12,068
Total current liabilities 413,721 377,624
Contingent payment liability - long-term portion 7,565 9,975
Operating leases - long-term portion 109,816 98,536
Deferred tax liabilities 4,628 8,606
Other liabilities 44 5,170
Total Liabilities 535,774 499,911
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Total Steven Madden, Ltd. stockholders’ equity 847,719 829,598
Noncontrolling interest 28,278 18,434
Total stockholders’ equity 875,997 848,032
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $1,411,771 $1,347,943


STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)
Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $175,902 $173,975
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Stock-based compensation 26,539 24,148
Depreciation and amortization 20,010 15,501
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 112 204
Impairment of intangibles 10,335 6,520
Deferred taxes (4,703) 6,105
Loss on divestiture of business 3,199
Accrued interest on note receivable – related party (8)
Note receivable – related party 409
Change in valuation of contingent liability 2,722
Other operating activities (575) (23)
Changes, net of acquisitions, in:
Accounts receivable (6,947) (1,308)
Factor accounts receivable (31,542) (18,647)
Inventories (30,567) 25,303
Prepaid expenses, income tax receivables, prepaid taxes, and other assets 133 (1,060)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 37,339 7,052
Accrued incentive compensation 3,118 280
Leases and other liabilities (6,979) (8,061)
Payment of contingent consideration (1,153)
Net cash provided by operating activities 198,096 229,237
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (25,911) (19,470)
Purchases of short-term investments (21,405) (25,688)
Maturity/sale of short-term investments 22,139 25,872
Acquisition of businesses (13,976) (75,271)
Other investing activities (340) (5,335)
Net cash used in investing activities (39,493) (99,892)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,613 1,205
Investment of noncontrolling interest 4,486
Acquisition of incremental ownership of joint ventures (1,500)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest earnings (1,102)
Common stock repurchased and net settlements of stock awards (98,433) (142,348)
Cash dividends paid on common stock (61,039) (63,177)
Payment of contingent consideration (8,547)
Net cash used in financing activities (167,906) (200,936)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (5,413) 1,518
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (14,716) (70,073)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of year 204,640 274,713
Cash and cash equivalents – end of year $189,924 $204,640

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The Company uses non-GAAP financial information to evaluate its operating performance and to represent the manner in which the Company conducts and views its business. Additionally, the Company believes the information assists investors in comparing the Company’s performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that are not indicative of its core business. The non-GAAP financial information is provided in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The following reconciles the Company’s reported results and outlook in accordance with GAAP with the non-GAAP information that the Company also presents. Additional information regarding Non-GAAP Adjustments is presented below.

Table 1 - Reconciliation of GAAP gross profit to Adjusted gross profit
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
GAAP gross profit $235,444 $214,827 $936,932 $832,414
Non-GAAP Adjustments 42 2,023 435 2,023
Adjusted gross profit $235,486 $216,850 $937,367 $834,437


Table 2 - Reconciliation of GAAP operating expenses to Adjusted operating expenses
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
GAAP operating expenses $191,593 $168,374 $698,936 $612,672
Non-GAAP Adjustments (8,736) (4,485) (15,038) (6,784)
Adjusted operating expenses $182,857 $163,889 $683,898 $605,888


Table 3 - Reconciliation of GAAP income from operations to Adjusted income from operations
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
GAAP income from operations $46,745 $39,933 $224,939 $213,222
Non-GAAP Adjustments 5,884 13,029 28,529 15,327
Adjusted income from operations $52,629 $52,962 $253,468 $228,549


Table 4 - Reconciliation of GAAP provision for income taxes to Adjusted provision for income taxes
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
GAAP provision for income taxes $10,171 $4,420 $54,575 $46,639
Non-GAAP Adjustments 1,342 3,391 5,374 3,700
Adjusted provision for income taxes $11,513 $7,811 $59,949 $50,339


Table 5 - Reconciliation of GAAP net income attributable to noncontrolling interest to Adjusted net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
GAAP net income attributable to noncontrolling interest $3,002 $1,126 $6,512 $2,421
Non-GAAP Adjustments 498 155 498
Adjusted net income attributable to noncontrolling interest $3,002 $1,624 $6,667 $2,919

Table 6 - Reconciliation of GAAP net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. to Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
GAAP net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. $34,801 $35,881 $169,390 $171,554
Non-GAAP Adjustments 4,542 9,140 23,000 11,129
Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. $39,343 $45,021 $192,390 $182,683
GAAP diluted income per share $0.49 $0.49 $2.35 $2.30
Adjusted diluted income per share $0.55 $0.61 $2.67 $2.45


Non-GAAP Adjustments include the items below.

For the fourth quarter 2024:

For the fourth quarter 2023:

For the full year 2024:

For the full year 2023:

Contact

Steven Madden, Ltd.
VP of Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Danielle McCoy
718-308-2611
[email protected]


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