Caleres Q2 EPS jumps to $1.71 on tariff refund
Caleres, Inc. (CAL) reported strong results for the quarter ended August 1, 2026, with net sales of $695.5 million, up 5.6% from a year earlier.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Caleres, Inc. (CAL) reported strong results for the quarter ended August 1, 2026, with net sales of $695.5 million, up 5.6% from a year earlier. Gross profit rose to $381.0 million and operating earnings increased to $77.6 million from $9.3 million.
Net earnings attributable to Caleres were $58.6 million, or $1.71 diluted EPS, versus $0.20 a year ago, largely benefiting from a $57.4 million tariff refund recovery. Adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes this and other items, was $0.47, up from $0.35. Brand Portfolio net sales grew to $340.6 million with adjusted gross margin of 49.1%, while Famous Footwear net sales declined to $374.4 million with comparable sales down 5.9%.
For third quarter 2026, the company expects consolidated net sales to grow low-single digits and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.62–$0.70, with gross margin improving by 150–200 basis points. For full year 2026, Caleres projects net sales up low-to-mid-single digits and GAAP diluted EPS of $2.80–$2.95, or $1.50–$1.65 on an adjusted basis.
Positive
- GAAP diluted EPS jumped to $1.71 from $0.20 in Q2 2025, reflecting much higher profitability and one-time tariff refund benefits.
- Adjusted diluted EPS rose 34% to $0.47 from $0.35, indicating underlying earnings growth even excluding special items.
- Brand Portfolio net sales increased to $340.6 million from $275.6 million, with adjusted gross margin at 49.1%, showing strong growth and margin expansion in this segment.
- Guidance calls for full-year GAAP EPS of $2.80–$2.95 and adjusted EPS of $1.50–$1.65, with consolidated gross margin expected to improve 180–220 basis points in 2026.
- Net cash provided by operating activities for the first 26 weeks of 2026 was $55.8 million, up from $41.6 million, indicating stronger cash generation.
Negative
- Famous Footwear net sales fell to $374.4 million from $399.6 million in Q2 2025, with comparable sales down 5.9%, and are expected to decline low-single digits in Q3 and full-year 2026.
- Excluding Stuart Weitzman, Q2 net sales were $653.0 million, down 0.8% year over year, showing flat-to-slightly weaker underlying revenue without the acquisition.
- A large $57.4 million tariff refund recovery materially boosted Q2 and year-to-date GAAP earnings, making current GAAP EPS less indicative of ongoing run-rate profitability.
- Cash and cash equivalents were $50.9 million at August 1, 2026, down from $191.5 million a year earlier, while borrowings under the revolving credit agreement remained significant at $288.0 million.
Filing Explained
As of August 1, Caleres reported $50,920 cash alongside $288,000 of revolver borrowings; the 8-K furnishes results without filing liability.
This Form 8-K reports Caleres’ unaudited results for the 13 weeks ended
Form 8-K is used to report specified material events; here, Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 were furnished and the company states they are not deemed filed under Section 18 or incorporated by reference unless specifically referenced.
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Earnings Snapshot
For Q3 2026, Caleres expects consolidated net sales up low-single digits, gross margin up 150–200 basis points, tax rate 23%–25%, and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.62–$0.70. For fiscal 2026, it guides to net sales up low-to-mid-single digits, gross margin up 180–220 basis points, GAAP EPS of $2.80–$2.95, and adjusted EPS of $1.50–$1.65.
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