Steve Madden Reports Strong Q3 2026 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance
Steve Madden, Ltd. (SHOO) delivered robust third-quarter 2026 financial results, headlined by a 15.7% revenue increase to $772.6 million. The company saw significant growth in its flagship brand's U.S. comparable sales (+16%) and strong performance from the Dolce Vita DTC segment (+26%). Wholesale revenue also surged by 19.4%, benefiting from improved shipment timing and branded business strength. Driven by these results, management raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance for both revenue (now 12% to 13%) and adjusted EPS ($2.15 to $2.20). While DTC gross margins faced slight pressure from higher freight costs and seasonal discounting, overall operating expenses improved due to expense leverage on higher revenues. However, the company noted challenges in its private label wholesale segment and geopolitical impacts affecting international sales in the Middle East.
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