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Press Release · Steven Madden, Ltd.

Steve Madden Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results

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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., November 5, 2026 — Steven Madden, Ltd. (Nasdaq: SHOO) (the “Company”), a leading designer and marketer of fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Amounts referred to as “Adjusted” are non-GAAP measures that exclude certain items identified as “Non-GAAP Adjustments” in the “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” section of the press release, which include the corresponding reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measure.

Third Quarter 2026 Results

●Revenue increased 15.7% to $772.6 million, compared to $667.9 million in the same period of 2025.
●Gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 44.6%, compared to 41.5% in the same period of 2025. Adjusted gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 43.4% in the third quarter of 2025.
●Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were 34.9%, compared to 36.8% in the same period of 2025. Adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were 34.3%, compared to 36.4% in the same period of 2025.
●Income from operations totaled $73.2 million, or 9.5% of revenue, compared to $31.4 million, or 4.7% of revenue, in the same period of 2025. Adjusted income from operations totaled $78.9 million, or 10.2% of revenue, compared to $46.3 million, or 6.9% of revenue, in the same period of 2025.
●Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $52.4 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, compared to $20.5 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, in the same period of 2025. Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. was $57.3 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, compared to $30.4 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, in the same period of 2025.

Edward Rosenfeld, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We delivered an outstanding third quarter, with strong growth across our brands and channels. The Steve Madden brand was a particular highlight, as our trend-right product assortments and compelling marketing continue to resonate with consumers and drive strong momentum. We are also pleased with the performance across the broader brand portfolio, reflecting our team’s disciplined execution of our strategy.

“Based on our strong year-to-date results and the continued momentum we see in the business, we are raising our revenue and Adjusted diluted earnings per share outlook for the year. Looking further ahead, the strength of our brands and the multiple growth opportunities across our diversified portfolio give us confidence in our ability to drive sustainable growth and create long-term value for our stockholders.”

Third Quarter 2026 Channel Results

Revenue for the wholesale business in the third quarter of 2026 was $528.7 million, a 19.4% increase compared to the third quarter of 2025. Wholesale footwear revenue increased 21.0%, and wholesale accessories/apparel revenue increased 17.0%. Gross profit as a percentage of wholesale revenue was 36.8% in the third quarter of 2026, compared to 32.7% in the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted gross profit as a percentage of wholesale revenue was 33.6% in the third quarter of 2025. Compared with the prior-year Adjusted gross margin, the increase reflected strong underlying improvement as well as a smaller negative impact from tariffs, partially offset by higher freight expense.

Direct-to-consumer revenue in the third quarter of 2026 was $239.2 million, an 8.0% increase compared to the third quarter of 2025. Gross profit as a percentage of direct-to-consumer revenue was 60.7%, compared to 58.3% in the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted gross profit as a percentage of direct-to-consumer revenue was 61.9% in the third quarter of 2025. Compared with the prior-year Adjusted gross margin, the decrease was primarily due to higher freight expense, a shift in markdown cadence and deeper discounting on seasonal product.

The Company ended the quarter with 381 company-operated brick-and-mortar retail stores, including 92 outlets, as well as eight e-commerce websites and 190 company-operated concessions in international markets.

Balance Sheet Highlights

As of September 30, 2026, total debt outstanding was $120.2 million, and cash and cash equivalents were $71.3 million. Net debt is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company defines as total debt less cash and cash equivalents. Net debt was $48.8 million as of September 30, 2026.

During the third quarter of 2026, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock in the open market.

Quarterly Cash Dividend

The Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share. The dividend is payable on December 24, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 11, 2026.

Fiscal 2026 Outlook

The Company now expects fiscal 2026 revenue to increase 12% to 13% compared with fiscal 2025, versus its previous guidance range of an 11% to 13% increase. The Company now expects fiscal 2026 diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) to be in the range of $2.58 to $2.63, compared to its previous guidance range of $2.55 to $2.65. The Company now expects Adjusted diluted EPS to be in the range of $2.15 to $2.20, up from its previous guidance range of $2.05 to $2.15.

Conference Call Information

Interested stockholders are invited to listen to the conference call scheduled for today, November 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, which will include a discussion of the Company’s third quarter 2026 earnings results and fiscal 2026 outlook. 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://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=ZV9vrVfv beginning today at approximately 11:00 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. As such, investors should not rely upon them. Important risk factors include:

●our ability to accurately anticipate fashion trends and promptly respond to consumer demand;
●our ability to compete effectively in a highly competitive market;
●our ability to adapt our business model to rapid changes in the retail industry;
●our dependence on the hiring and retention of key personnel;
●our ability to successfully implement growth strategies and integrate acquired businesses;
●changes in trade policies, additional tariffs on product imported to the United States, retaliatory trade actions taken by other countries, and resulting trade wars;
●supply chain disruptions to product delivery systems and logistics, and our ability to properly manage inventory;
●geopolitical tensions in the regions in which we operate and any related challenging macroeconomic conditions globally that may materially adversely affect our customers, vendors, and partners, and the duration and extent to which these factors may impact our future business and operations, results of operations, and financial condition;
●our reliance on independent manufacturers to produce and deliver products in a timely manner or to meet our quality standards if we experience a supply chain disruption and we are unable to secure an alternative source of raw materials or end products;
●our dependence on one or more of our significant customers;
●quarterly fluctuations of our financial results;
●extreme or unseasonable weather conditions in locations where we or our customers and suppliers are located;
●fluctuation of our stock price if our operating results are inconsistent with our forecasts or those of analysts who follow us;
●our exposure to risks related to integrating the operations, systems, processes, reporting, supply chains, and personnel of Kurt Geiger into our business;
●our exposure to risks associated with increased indebtedness used to finance the acquisition of Kurt Geiger, including related debt service requirements;
●our ability to manage risks associated with substantial goodwill and intangible assets recorded from the acquisition of Kurt Geiger, which could subsequently become impaired upon adverse changes to the business environment in which we operate;
●disruption of our information technology systems or e-commerce platforms;
●cybersecurity risks and costs of defending against, mitigating, and responding to data security threats and breaches impacting the Company;
●our ability to effectively implement artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies across our operations, and the risks that such technologies may not perform as expected, may be subject to regulatory constraints, or may increase operational, legal, or cybersecurity risks;
●litigation or other legal proceedings could divert management resources and result in costs;
●legal, regulatory, political, and economic risks that may affect our operations in international markets;
●exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations;
●our ability to adequately protect our trademarks and other intellectual property rights;
●changes in economic conditions;
●additional tax liabilities resulting from audits by various taxing authorities;
●changes in U.S. and foreign tax laws that could have an adverse effect on our financial results;
●the actions of our licensees or the loss of a significant licensee and diminished brand integrity;
●failure of our manufacturers, the manufacturers used by our licensees, or our licensees themselves to use acceptable labor practices or to otherwise comply with local laws and other standards;
●our ability to maintain effective internal control over our financial reporting; and
●other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025 
                 
Net sales  $767,892   $664,200   $2,080,466   $1,771,672 
Licensing income   4,714    3,675    11,101    8,737 
Total revenue   772,606    667,875    2,091,567    1,780,409 
Cost of sales   428,354    390,500    1,080,236    1,050,740 
Gross profit   344,252    277,375    1,011,331    729,669 
Operating expenses   270,025    246,017    798,658    687,145 
Change in valuation of contingent payment liability   1,021    —    1,406    (2,075)
Income from operations   73,206    31,358    211,267    44,599 
Gain on derivative   —    —    —    9,252 
Interest and other expense, net   (1,826)   (4,947)   (6,688)   (7,913)
Income before provision for income taxes   71,380    26,411    204,579    45,938 
Provision for income taxes   18,737    4,593    52,368    21,572 
Net income   52,643    21,818    152,211    24,366 
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest   228    1,290    247    2,892 
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $52,415   $20,528   $151,964   $21,474 
                     
Basic net income per share  $0.73   $0.29   $2.13   $0.30 
                     
Diluted net income per share  $0.72   $0.29   $2.10   $0.30 
                     
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding   71,400    70,906    71,286    70,850 
                     
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   72,577    71,157    72,196    71,022 
                     
Cash dividends declared per common share  $0.21   $0.21   $0.63   $0.63 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

   As of 
   September 30, 2026   December 31, 2025   September 30, 2025 
   (Unaudited)       (Unaudited) 
ASSETS               
Current assets:               
Cash and cash equivalents  $71,334   $112,423   $108,722 
Short-term investments   —    —    140 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances   96,986    91,854    91,285 
Factor accounts receivable   398,075    311,563    333,198 
Inventories   415,339    417,016    476,027 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   51,660    46,759    56,760 
Income tax receivable and prepaid income taxes   15,948    21,084    26,582 
Total current assets   1,049,342    1,000,699    1,092,714 
Property and equipment, net   118,619    115,802    112,301 
Operating lease right-of-use asset   234,907    235,855    220,656 
Deposits and other   15,224    22,764    21,363 
Deferred tax assets   3,220    3,220    1,389 
Goodwill   256,449    254,518    273,836 
Intangibles, net   273,627    281,419    277,268 
Total assets  $1,951,388   $1,914,277   $1,999,527 
LIABILITIES               
Current liabilities:               
Accounts payable  $244,122   $197,247   $254,346 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   220,296    258,794    237,736 
Operating leases - current portion   57,158    58,827    55,957 
Income taxes payable   21,423    4,488    16,351 
Contingent payment liability - current portion   3,251    —    3,221 
Accrued incentive compensation   18,927    6,351    4,591 
Total current liabilities   565,177    525,707    572,202 
Contingent payment liability - long-term portion   13,035    14,880    15,164 
Operating leases - long-term portion   194,877    193,145    190,459 
Long-term debt   120,170    234,166    293,828 
Deferred tax liabilities   36,592    36,142    39,867 
Other liabilities   5,413    6,255    1,872 
Total liabilities   935,264    1,010,295    1,113,392 
                
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY               
Total Steven Madden, Ltd. stockholders’ equity   983,429    866,388    850,841 
Noncontrolling interest   32,695    37,594    35,294 
Total stockholders’ equity   1,016,124    903,982    886,135 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $1,951,388   $1,914,277   $1,999,527 

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income  $152,211   $24,366 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Stock-based compensation   24,296    22,175 
Depreciation and amortization   27,647    25,108 
Amortization of debt issuance costs   1,339    725 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets   1,187    180 
Deferred taxes   5    — 
Change in valuation of contingent payment liability   1,406    (2,075)
Amortization of inventory step-up and other   321    21,267 
Changes, net of acquisitions, in:          
Accounts receivable   (7,103)   (11,614)
Factor accounts receivable   (86,989)   17,184 
Inventories   (937)   (40,673)
Prepaid expenses, income tax receivables, prepaid taxes, and other assets   (2,853)   (19,146)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities   28,282    47,905 
Accrued incentive compensation   12,608    (10,574)
Leases and other liabilities   1,315    (3,756)
Net cash provided by operating activities   152,735    71,072 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Capital expenditures   (28,818)   (32,338)
Maturity and sale of short-term investments   —    13,410 
Acquisition of businesses   (1,328)   (371,554)
Other investing activities   7,701    (2,379)
Net cash used in investing activities   (22,445)   (392,861)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Common stock repurchased and net settlements of stock awards   (8,695)   (8,367)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   3,442    — 
Investment of noncontrolling interest   —    3,500 
Borrowings, net of repayments   (115,000)   300,000 
Financing costs paid   —    (8,955)
Cash dividends paid on common stock   (46,004)   (45,692)
Distribution of noncontrolling interest   (5,482)   (2,946)
Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities   (171,739)   237,540 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   360    3,047 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (41,089)   (81,202)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period   112,423    189,924 
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period  $71,334   $108,722 

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   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025 
                 
GAAP gross profit  $344,252   $277,375   $1,011,331   $729,669 
Non-GAAP Adjustments   —    12,309    (55,090)   20,840 
Adjusted gross profit  $344,252   $289,684   $956,241   $750,509 

Table 2 - Reconciliation of GAAP operating expenses to Adjusted operating expenses

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025 
                 
GAAP operating expenses  $270,025   $246,017   $798,658   $687,145 
Non-GAAP Adjustments   (4,723)   (2,585)   (12,189)   (61,597)
Adjusted operating expenses  $265,302   $243,432   $786,469   $625,548 

Table 3 - Reconciliation of GAAP income from operations to Adjusted income from operations

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025 
                 
GAAP income from operations  $73,206   $31,358   $211,267   $44,599 
Non-GAAP Adjustments   5,744    14,895    (41,495)   80,360 
Adjusted income from operations  $78,950   $46,253   $169,772   $124,959 

Table 4 - Reconciliation of GAAP interest and other expense, net to Adjusted interest and other expense, net

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025 
                 
GAAP interest and other expense, net  $(1,826)  $(4,947)  $(6,688)  $(7,913)
Non-GAAP Adjustments   —    —    —    840 
Adjusted interest and other expense, net  $(1,826)  $(4,947)  $(6,688)  $(7,073)

Table 5 - Reconciliation of GAAP provision for income taxes to Adjusted provision for income taxes

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025 
                 
GAAP provision for income taxes  $18,737   $4,593   $52,368   $21,572 
Non-GAAP Adjustments   817    5,065    (10,610)   6,794 
Adjusted provision for income taxes  $19,554   $9,658   $41,758   $28,366 

Table 6 - Reconciliation of GAAP net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd. to Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025 
                 
GAAP net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $52,415   $20,528   $151,964   $21,474 
Non-GAAP Adjustments   4,927    9,830    (30,886)   65,155 
Adjusted net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.  $57,342   $30,358   $121,078   $86,629 
                     
GAAP diluted net income per share  $0.72   $0.29   $2.10   $0.30 
                     
Adjusted diluted net income per share  $0.79   $0.43   $1.68   $1.22 

Table 7 - Reconciliation of GAAP diluted net income per share to Adjusted diluted net income per share in fiscal 2026 outlook

   Fiscal 2026 Outlook 
   Low End   High End 
GAAP diluted net income per share  $2.58   $2.63 
Non-GAAP Adjustments   (0.43)   (0.43)
Adjusted diluted net income per share  $2.15   $2.20 

Non-GAAP Adjustments include the items below.

For the third quarter of 2026:

●$3.9 million pre-tax ($3.1 million after-tax) expense in connection with acquisition-related costs attributable to Kurt Geiger, included in operating expenses.
●$0.8 million pre-tax ($0.6 million after-tax) expense in connection with legal settlements and related fees, included in operating expenses.
●$1.0 million pre-tax ($1.2 million after-tax) net expense in connection with the change in valuation of contingent payment liabilities related to acquisitions.

For the third quarter of 2025:

●$12.3 million pre-tax ($9.2 million after-tax) expense in connection with the purchase accounting fair value adjustment of inventory from acquired businesses, included in cost of sales.
●$1.1 million pre-tax ($0.8 million after-tax) expense in connection with severances and related charges, included in operating expenses.
●$0.8 million pre-tax ($0.6 million after-tax) expense in connection with legal settlements and related fees, included in operating expenses.
●$0.7 million pre-tax expense ($0.8 million after-tax benefit) in connection with acquisition costs and formation of joint ventures, included in operating expenses.

Contact

Steven Madden, Ltd.

VP of Corporate Development & Investor Relations

Danielle McCoy

718-308-2611

[email protected]