Exhibit 99.1

 

Steve Madden Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results

 

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., July 30, 2025 – Steven Madden, Ltd. (Nasdaq: SHOO), a leading designer and marketer of fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

 

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

 

Second Quarter 2025 Results

 

Revenue increased 6.8% to $559.0 million, compared to $523.6 million in the same period of 2024.
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 40.4%, compared to 41.5% in the same period of 2024. Adjusted gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 41.9% in the second quarter of 2025.
Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were 47.2%, compared to 31.3% in the same period of 2024. Adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were 37.9%, compared to 31.1% in the same period of 2024.
Loss from operations totaled ($40.3) million, or (7.2%) of revenue, compared to income from operations of $46.9 million, or 9.0% of revenue, in the same period of 2024. Adjusted income from operations totaled $22.6 million, or 4.0% of revenue, compared to Adjusted income from operations of $54.5 million, or 10.4% of revenue, in the same period of 2024.
Net loss attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was ($39.5) million, or ($0.56) per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. of $35.4 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, in the same period of 2024. Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $13.9 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. of $41.2 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, in the same period of 2024.

 

Edward Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “As anticipated, the second quarter was challenging, driven largely by the impact of new tariffs on goods imported into the United States. Our team continues to act with agility to mitigate near-term impacts while remaining focused on positioning the company for long-term growth by executing our strategy to deepen consumer connections through the combination of compelling product and effective marketing. The integration of Kurt Geiger is proceeding smoothly, and we are more confident than ever in its potential to be a significant driver of growth for the company in the years ahead. While tariffs have created near-term pressure and added uncertainty, we believe our key strengths — powerful brands, a robust balance sheet and a proven business model — position us well to navigate the current environment and deliver sustainable growth over time.”

 

Second Quarter 2025 Channel Results

 

Revenue for the wholesale business was $360.6 million, a 6.4% decrease compared to the second quarter of 2024. Excluding the newly acquired Kurt Geiger, wholesale revenue declined 12.8%. Wholesale footwear revenue decreased 7.1%, or 11.7% excluding Kurt Geiger. Wholesale accessories/apparel revenue decreased 5.3%, or 14.6% excluding Kurt Geiger. Gross profit as a percentage of wholesale revenue was 30.0%, compared to 33.1% in the second quarter of 2024. Adjusted gross profit as a percentage of wholesale revenue was 30.9%, compared to 33.1% in the second quarter of 2024, as a result of the impact of new tariffs on goods imported into the United States.

 

 

 

 

Direct-to-consumer revenue was $195.5 million, a 43.3% increase compared to the second quarter of 2024. Excluding Kurt Geiger, direct-to-consumer revenue decreased 3.0%, with declines in both brick-and-mortar and e-commerce channels. Gross profit as a percentage of direct-to-consumer revenue was 58.7%, compared to 64.3% in the second quarter of 2024. Adjusted Gross profit as a percentage of direct-to-consumer revenue was 61.3%, compared to 64.3% in the second quarter of 2024, driven primarily by the addition of the Kurt Geiger concessions business and the impact of new tariffs on goods imported into the United States.

 

The company ended the quarter with 392 company-operated brick-and-mortar retail stores, including 98 outlets, as well as seven e-commerce websites and 130 company-operated concessions in international markets. This includes 73 company-operated brick-and-mortar retail stores, including 27 outlets, as well as two e-commerce websites and 72 concessions related to Kurt Geiger.

 

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

 

As of June 30, 2025, total debt outstanding was $293.5 million, and cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $111.9 million, for net debt of $181.6 million.

 

During the second quarter of 2025, the company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock in the open market.

 

Quarterly Cash Dividend

 

The company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share. The dividend is payable on September 23, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 12, 2025.

 

2025 Outlook

 

Due to continued macroeconomic uncertainty related to the impact of new tariffs on goods imported into the United States, the company is not providing 2025 financial guidance at this time.

 

Conference Call Information

 

Interested stockholders are invited to listen to the conference call scheduled for today, July 30, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, which will include a discussion of the company’s second quarter 2025 earnings results. 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/7ngfthjs 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®, Kurt Geiger London®, Dolce Vita®, Betsey Johnson®, Carvela®, Blondo® and ATM®, Steve Madden licenses footwear, handbags and other accessory categories for the Anne Klein® brand. Steve Madden also 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.

 

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. 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

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024 
                 
Net sales  $556,090   $521,709   $1,107,472   $1,072,276 
Licensing fee income   2,910    1,844    5,062    3,658 
Total revenue   559,000    523,553    1,112,534    1,075,934 
Cost of sales   332,973    306,424    660,240    633,990 
Gross profit   226,027    217,129    452,294    441,944 
Operating expenses   263,865    163,709    441,128    328,428 
Change in valuation of contingent payment liability   2,420    6,550    (2,075)   8,200 
Impairment of intangibles               1,700 
(Loss) / income from operations   (40,258)   46,870    13,241    103,616 
Gain on derivative   9,252        9,252     
Interest and other (expense) / income, net   (3,795)   1,354    (2,966)   2,909 
(Loss) / income before provision for income taxes   (34,801)   48,224    19,527    106,525 
Provision for income taxes   3,911    11,276    16,979    25,015 
Net (loss) / income   (38,712)   36,948    2,548    81,510 
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest   765    1,572    1,602    2,200 
Net (loss) / income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $(39,477)  $35,376   $946   $79,310 
                     
Basic (loss) / income per share  $(0.56)  $0.50   $0.01   $1.10 
                     
Diluted (loss) / income per share  $(0.56)  $0.49   $0.01   $1.09 
                     
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding   70,870    71,458    70,822    71,875 
                     
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   70,870    72,004    70,970    72,430 
                     
Cash dividends declared per common share  $0.21   $0.21   $0.42   $0.42 

 

 

 

 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(In thousands)

 

       As of     
   June 30, 2025   December 31, 2024   June 30, 2024 
   (Unaudited)       (Unaudited) 
ASSETS               
Current assets:               
Cash and cash equivalents  $111,714   $189,924   $180,457 
Short-term investments   140    13,484    11,761 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances   86,211    45,653    36,624 
Factor accounts receivable   289,942    348,659    341,967 
Inventories   436,968    257,625    241,643 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   54,002    34,463    28,448 
Income tax receivable and prepaid income taxes   18,799    4,887    19,208 
Total current assets   997,776    894,695    860,108 
Property and equipment, net   104,423    57,388    49,056 
Operating lease right-of-use asset   220,089    139,695    143,480 
Deposits and other   21,641    22,214    15,553 
Deferred tax assets   2,175    610    609 
Goodwill   266,602    183,737    183,374 
Intangibles, net   282,372    113,432    122,884 
Total Assets  $1,895,078   $1,411,771   $1,375,064 
LIABILITIES               
Current liabilities:               
Accounts payable  $235,716   $206,889   $189,772 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   184,249    142,452    143,127 
Operating leases - current portion   56,179    43,172    44,961 
Income taxes payable   11,419    6,147    7,204 
Current portion of long-term debt   5,625         
Contingent payment liability - current portion           11,957 
Accrued incentive compensation   3,404    15,061    8,909 
Total current liabilities   496,592    413,721    405,930 
Contingent payment liability - long-term portion   5,490    7,565    9,543 
Operating leases - long-term portion   189,404    109,816    112,988 
Long-term debt   287,865         
Deferred tax liabilities   38,574    4,628    9,078 
Other liabilities   13,790    44    5,169 
Total Liabilities   1,031,715    535,774    542,708 
                
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY               
Total Steven Madden, Ltd. stockholders’ equity   833,230    847,719    808,279 
Noncontrolling interest   30,133    28,278    24,077 
Total stockholders’ equity   863,363    875,997    832,356 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $1,895,078   $1,411,771   $1,375,064 

 

 

 

 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income  $2,548   $81,510 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Stock-based compensation   14,690    12,579 
Depreciation and amortization   13,926    9,569 
Amortization of debt issuance costs   480     
Loss on disposal of fixed assets   1    75 
Impairment of intangibles       1,700 
Deferred taxes        
Change in valuation of contingent payment liability   (2,075)   8,200 
Other operating activities   (550)   238 
Changes, net of acquisitions, in:          
Accounts receivable   (7,197)   2,787 
Factor accounts receivable   59,110    (22,988)
Inventories   35,004    (10,938)
Prepaid expenses, income tax receivables, prepaid taxes, and other assets   (7,119)   (4,700)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities   (31,441)   18,122 
Accrued incentive compensation   (11,721)   (3,109)
Leases and other liabilities   (3,126)   756 
Net cash provided by operating activities   62,530    93,801 
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Capital expenditures   (17,516)   (9,272)
Purchases of short-term investments       (10,510)
Maturity / sale of short-term investments   13,410    13,485 
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired   (386,449)   (4,259)
Other investing activities   (2,196)   371 
Net cash used in investing activities   (392,751)   (10,185)
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Common stock repurchased and net settlements of stock awards   (8,198)   (75,549)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options       749 
Borrowings, net of repayments   300,000     
Financing costs paid   (8,955)    
Cash dividends paid on common stock   (30,435)   (30,708)
Distribution of noncontrolling interest   (2,946)    
Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities   249,466    (105,508)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   2,545    (2,291)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (78,210)   (24,183)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period   189,924    204,640 
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period  $111,714   $180,457 

 

 

 

 

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 in order 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.

 

Table 1 - Reconciliation of GAAP gross profit to Adjusted gross profit
 
   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024 
                 
GAAP gross profit  $226,027   $217,129   $452,294   $441,944 
Non-GAAP Adjustments   8,251    126    8,530    333 
Adjusted gross profit  $234,278   $217,255   $460,824   $442,277 

 

Table 2 - Reconciliation of GAAP operating expenses to Adjusted operating expenses
 
   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024 
                 
GAAP operating expenses  $263,865   $163,709   $441,128   $328,428 
Non-GAAP Adjustments   (52,216)   (958)   (59,012)   (1,623)
Adjusted operating expenses  $211,649   $162,751   $382,116   $326,805 

 

Table 3 - Reconciliation of GAAP (loss) / income from operations to Adjusted income from operations
 
   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024 
                 
GAAP (loss) / income from operations  $(40,258)  $46,870   $13,241   $103,616 
Non-GAAP Adjustments   62,887    7,633    65,467    11,855 
Adjusted income from operations  $22,629   $54,503   $78,708   $115,471 

 

Table 4 - Reconciliation of GAAP interest and other (expense) / income, net to Adjusted interest and other (expense) / income, net
 
   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024 
                 
GAAP interest and other (expense) / income, net  $(3,795)  $1,354   $(2,966)  $2,909 
Non-GAAP Adjustments   840        840     
Adjusted interest and other (expense) / income, net  $(2,955)  $1,354   $(2,126)  $2,909 

 

Table 5 - Reconciliation of GAAP provision for income taxes to Adjusted provision for income taxes
 
   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024 
                 
GAAP provision for income taxes  $3,911   $11,276   $16,979   $25,015 
Non-GAAP Adjustments   1,117    1,799    1,729    2,793 
Adjusted provision for income taxes  $5,028   $13,075   $18,708   $27,808 

 

 

 

 

Table 6 - Reconciliation of GAAP net income attributable to noncontrolling interest to Adjusted net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024 
                 
GAAP net income attributable to noncontrolling interest  $765   $1,572   $1,602   $2,200 
Non-GAAP Adjustments               130 
Adjusted net income attributable to noncontrolling interest  $765   $1,572   $1,602   $2,330 

 

Table 7 - Reconciliation of GAAP net (loss) / income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. to Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.
 
   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2024 
                 
GAAP net (loss) / income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $(39,477)  $35,376   $946   $79,310 
Non-GAAP Adjustments   53,357    5,835    55,326    8,931 
Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $13,880   $41,211   $56,272   $88,241 
                     
GAAP diluted net (loss) / income per share  $(0.56)  $0.49   $0.01   $1.09 
                     
GAAP diluted weighted shares outstanding   70,870    72,004    70,900    72,340 
                     
Adjusted diluted net income per share  $0.20   $0.57   $0.79   $1.22 
                     
Adjusted diluted weighted average shares outstanding   70,911    72,004    70,970    72,430 

 

Non-GAAP Adjustments include the items below.

 

For the second quarter of 2025:

 

$8.3 million pre-tax ($6.2 million after-tax) expense in connection with the purchase accounting fair value adjustment of inventory from acquired businesses, included in cost of goods sold.
$38.8 million pre-tax ($38.8 million after-tax) expense in connection with acquisition-related compensation paid to management sellers and certain employees of Kurt Geiger, as determined by the institutional shareholders as part of the sellers’ negotiated transaction waterfall, included in operating expenses.
$8.1 million pre-tax ($8.9 million after-tax) expense in connection with an acquisition and formation of joint ventures, included in operating expenses.
$4.7 million pre-tax ($3.6 million after-tax) expense in connection with legal settlements and related fees, included in operating expenses.
$0.5 million pre-tax ($0.4 million after-tax) expense in connection with severances and related charges, included in operating expenses.
$2.4 million pre-tax ($1.8 million after-tax) net expense in connection with the change in valuation of contingent payment liabilities related to the acquisitions of Almost Famous and ATM.
$9.3 million pre-tax ($7.1 million after-tax) benefit in connection with the settlement of a foreign exchange hedging contract entered into as part of the company’s acquisition of Kurt Geiger.
$0.8 million pre-tax ($0.6 million after-tax) expense in connection with the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the replacement of the company’s previous revolving credit facility, included in interest expense.

 

 

 

 

For the second quarter of 2024:

 

$0.1 million pre-tax ($0.1 million after-tax) expense in connection with the purchase accounting fair value adjustment of inventory from acquired businesses, included in cost of goods sold.
$1.0 million pre-tax ($0.7 million after-tax) expense in connection with an acquisition and formation of joint ventures, included in operating expenses.
$6.6 million pre-tax ($5.0 million after-tax) expense in connection with the change in valuation of a contingent consideration in connection with the acquisition of Almost Famous.

 

Contact

 

Steven Madden, Ltd.

VP of Corporate Development & Investor Relations

Danielle McCoy

718-308-2611

InvestorRelations@stevemadden.com