Shoe Station Group Shares Drop After Missing FY2026 Guidance
Shoe Station Group Inc.'s shares fell nearly 13% in pre-market trading after the company issued fiscal year 2026 guidance below analyst estimates and reported a second-quarter revenue decline. Despite adjusted earnings per share of $0.45, which exceeded expectations, total revenue dropped to $284.3 million from $306.4 million last year, missing forecasts by nearly $13 million. The company cited increased promotional activity, inventory liquidation efforts, and the absence of prior-year pricing benefits as factors behind a significant decline in gross profit margin—from 38.8% to 31.9%. For FY2026, Shoe Station expects adjusted EPS between $0.75 and $0.90 versus an analyst consensus of $1.48, with revenue projected at $1.1 billion–$1.111 billion against a forecasted $1.13 billion. Despite the weak guidance, the company ended the quarter debt-free with over $131 million in cash and equivalents.
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