Shoe Carnival Posts 2.7% Margin Gain

Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ:SCVL), a leading family footwear retailer known for its value-driven and brand-name shoe offerings, reported Q2 FY2025 results on September 4, 2025. The company delivered GAAP earnings per share of $0.70 in Q2 FY2025, topping Wall Street's expectations by more than 20% (GAAP) and coming in ahead of previous company guidance. Revenue, however, declined to $306.4 million from $332.7 million in the same quarter last year, falling below the expected GAAP net sales range of $310–$320 million. Gross margin (GAAP) improved substantially versus the prior period. Management highlighted gains in recently converted stores while acknowledging ongoing challenges in other areas of the business.

Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q1 2025 earnings report.

Shoe Carnival operates a network of shops across the United States under several banners, offering family footwear at a range of prices and styles. Its portfolio includes the core Shoe Carnival banner, Shoe Station, and Rogan’s.

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