Shoe Carnival Inc. (SCVL)
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Mega Buybacks in 2025: Why These 3 Leading Stocks Are Buys
Shoe Carnival NASDAQ: SCVL, Mondelez's NASDAQ: MDLZ, and Kroger NYSE: KRannounced major buybacks in December that should help support their price action over time. Today's question is whether these stocks will be classified as Buys, Sells, or Holds for 2025, and the answer is Buy, if for differing reasons with each stock.
Shoe Carnival's Q3 2024 Was Better Than Reported, But The Stock Is Not Attractive
Shoe Carnival's 3Q24 earnings showed a 4.1% decline in comparable sales, impacted by hurricanes and a mild fall season affecting boot sales. Despite the sales drop, margins remained resilient, with gross margins down only 80bps YoY and SG&A expenses reduced by $3.5 million. The company is rebranding stores to Shoe Station, targeting a more affluent market, with initial results showing a 10% sales improvement.
Shoe Carnival Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Comparable Sales Dip Y/Y
SCVL's fiscal third-quarter earnings decline year over year. The company plans to rebanner 25 more Shoe Carnival stores to Shoe Station stores in the first half of fiscal 2025.
Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Shoe Carnival, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCVL ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call November 21, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Steve Alexander - Vice President, Investor Relations Mark Worden - President and Chief Executive Officer Carl Scibetta - Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer Patrick Edwards - Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary Conference Call Participants Mitchel Kummetz - Seaport Research Sam Poser - Williams Trading James Chartier - Monness & Crespi Hardt Operator Good morning and welcome to Shoe Carnival's Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. Today's conference call is being recorded and is also being broadcast via webcast.
Shoe Carnival (SCVL) Tops Q3 Earnings Estimates
Shoe Carnival (SCVL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.61 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.80 per share a year ago.
Is Shoe Carnival (SCVL) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
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Is Shoe Carnival (SCVL) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Fast-paced Momentum Stock Shoe Carnival (SCVL) Is Still Trading at a Bargain
Shoe Carnival (SCVL) could be a great choice for investors looking to buy stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
Should Value Investors Buy Shoe Carnival (SCVL) Stock?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Shoe Carnival Stock: One Size Fits All Investors
Shoe Carnival Inc. NASDAQ: SCVL is one of the largest family footwear retailers in the United States, operating 430 stores under the Shoe Carnival, Shoe Station and Rogan's Shoes banners. Like the name, the atmosphere of the self-serve stores is bright, colorful, high energy and family-oriented with its iconic Spin ‘N Win wheel with loads of promotions.
Shoe Carnival Expects A Positive H2 2024, But The Stock Is Too Pricey
Shoe Carnival's 2Q24 results showed a 13% sales increase, driven by acquisitions and calendar shifts, with comparable sales down 2.1% but improving sequentially. Margins improved due to higher sales, but are expected to decrease in 2H24 due to marketing expenses and calendar shifts. Management's positive guidance for 2H24 includes comparable sales up to 5%, driven by digital marketing and store conversions, but I maintain a Hold rating.
Why Fast-paced Mover Shoe Carnival (SCVL) Is a Great Choice for Value Investors
Shoe Carnival (SCVL) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.
