Steven Maddens Ltd is a footwear and accessory company known for designing, producing, and marketing a wide range of stylish and trend-focused products. The company caters to a diverse consumer base, offering everything from casual shoes to formal footwear, along with a variety of complementary accessories. With a strong emphasis on fashion-forward design and quality craftsmanship, Steven Maddens Ltd aims to create products that resonate with contemporary lifestyles and tastes, making it a prominent name in the retail and fashion industries. Read More
The American consumer is proving more resilient than many on Wall Street dared to hope. In a surprise turn of events, the Conference Board reported on February 25, 2026, that its Consumer Confidence Index climbed to 91.2 in February, a significant jump from January’s revised reading of 89.
Shares of shoe and apparel company Steven Madden (NASDAQ:SHOO)
fell 5.4% in the morning session after it reported fourth-quarter results that showed a significant decline in profitability, overshadowing a strong beat on adjusted EBITDA.
Shoe and apparel company Steven Madden (NASDAQ:SHOO) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 29.4% year on year to $753.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.48 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after the Trump administration's announcement of new global tariffs, reignited trade policy uncertainty. The move came swiftly after the Supreme Court ruled the previous week that the president could not use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for such duties, a decision that had initially sent markets higher. However, the administration invoked a different authority, the Trade Act of 1974, to impose a 15% global tariff for up to 150 days. The rapid reimposition of trade barriers creates significant uncertainty for companies across multiple sectors that depend on international supply chains and global trade. Investors are now weighing the potential impact of these new duties on corporate earnings and broader economic activity.
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
What a fantastic six months it’s been for Steven Madden. Shares of the company have skyrocketed 45.6%, hitting $39.19. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steven Madden, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SHOO), a leading designer and marketer of fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel, today announced that the Company plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal year end 2025 earnings results on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Management will host a conference call to review the results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
Shares of shoe and apparel company Steven Madden (NASDAQ:SHOO)
fell 8.2% in the morning session after Jefferies downgraded the stock to Underperform, warning of risks from ongoing weakness in its wholesale business and pushback on price hikes. The brokerage argued that Wall Street may have underestimated these challenges in its earnings forecasts. The concerns were echoed in a note from BTIG, which pointed out that headwinds from the previous year were expected to persist into 2026, especially in the private label business. To account for this, BTIG reduced its 2026 revenue estimates, anticipating a decline in that segment which could drag on overall top-line growth.
The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs.
When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.
Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on.
But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
As the sun rises over Washington D.C. on January 14, 2026, the financial world sits in a state of suspended animation. The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to deliver its ruling any day now in a case that could dismantle the White House’s most aggressive trade policy
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, January 9, 2026, passed over its first scheduled opinion day of the year without issuing a ruling on the legality of the Trump administration’s sweeping global tariffs. The silence from the nation's highest court has extended a period of what analysts are
Most consumer discretionary businesses succeed or fail based on the broader economy. This volatility leads to big swings in stock prices that have worked in their favor recently -
over the past six months, the industry has returned 14.8% and beat the S&P 500 by 4 percentage points.
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention.
These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
As the Q3 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the footwear industry, including Steven Madden (NASDAQ:SHOO) and its peers.
The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs.
When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, positive market sentiment, or significant industry tailwinds.
