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Caleres Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year Results and Provides 2025 Outlook

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  • Reported fourth quarter sales of $639.2 million, down 8.3% year-on-year, and full-year sales of $2,722.7 million, down 3.4% year-on-year and in line with our most recent guidance;

  • Reported fourth quarter and full year earnings per diluted share of $0.15 and $3.09, respectively, and fourth quarter and full year adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.33 and $3.30, respectively, at the high end of our most recent guidance;

  • Returned $74.7 million to shareholders in fiscal 2024 through share repurchases and quarterly dividends;

  • Now expects 75% of our Brand Portfolio, and an even greater percentage of our Lead Brands’ sourcing to be outside of China by the second half of 2025

  • Expects fiscal 2025 consolidated net sales to be down 1% to up 1% compared to fiscal 2024;

  • Expects fiscal 2025 earnings per diluted share of $2.80 to $3.20;

  • Guidance excludes the previously announced acquisition of Stuart Weitzman, which is expected to close in the summer of 2025.

ST. LOUIS, March 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caleres (NYSE: CAL), a market-leading portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 and provided guidance for first quarter and full year 2025.

"Our fourth quarter earnings were at the high end of our most recent guidance. We gained market share in women’s fashion footwear, our Lead Brands outperformed, and we grew our sneaker penetration. Famous Footwear’s business softened in the quarter, but we maximized key selling periods. We invested to support our long-term growth while continuing to evolve our supply chain and further mitigate the impact of additional tariffs," said Jay Schmidt, president and chief executive officer. "While 2024 overall was disappointing relative to our initial expectations, we made meaningful progress in advancing our strategic priorities and positioning our brands for sustainable growth. We also returned $75 million to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases."

"As we look forward to 2025 and the macroeconomic environment with persistent inflation and newer tariffs, we believe it is prudent to take a conservative view for the year. Despite this posture, I am optimistic about what we have in store for 2025. Our Lead Brands remain strong and are collectively gaining market share, and we have expanded our customer reach with greater focus on the significant opportunity we see in contemporary," said Schmidt. "The hard work of our talented teams and the impact of new leadership across several areas of our business, along with strategic brand partnerships and the planned acquisition of Stuart Weitzman, position us well to drive significant value in 2025 and beyond."