[8-K] Steven Madden Ltd Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stepan Company (SCL) filed a Form 8-K dated 30 Jul 2025 disclosing two routine events.

• Item 2.02 – Results of Operations: the company released a press statement (Exhibit 99.1) with financial results for the quarter ended 30 Jun 2025. Specific figures are not included within the filing itself.
• Item 8.01 – Other Events: the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.385 per common share, payable 15 Sep 2025 to shareholders of record on 29 Aug 2025.

No other material transactions, guidance revisions, or strategic changes are reported. Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 contain the press releases, and Exhibit 104 provides the Inline XBRL cover page.

Positive

• $0.385/share quarterly dividend confirmed, reinforcing Stepan’s commitment to shareholder returns and suggesting ongoing cash flow stability.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine 8-K; dividend maintained; financial details deferred to exhibit—neutral impact.

The filing conveys standard quarterly communications: release of Q2-25 results and continuation of Stepan’s dividend policy at $0.385 per share. Because the actual earnings data are not embedded, investors cannot gauge margin or revenue trends from the core document. The consistent dividend signals stable cash generation but is in line with prior payouts, hence not a catalyst. Absent guidance changes or strategic actions, the disclosure is considered informational with limited immediate valuation impact.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: July 30, 2025

(Date of earliest event reported)

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		000-23702		13-3588231
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

52-16 Barnett Avenue, Long Island City, New York		11104
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (718) 446-1800

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share		SHOO		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 30, 2025, Steven Madden, Ltd. (the “Company”) issued a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this Item 2.02 by reference, announcing the Company’s financial results for the second quarter of its fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

The Company’s press release on July 30, 2025 also announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share on the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 23, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 12, 2025.

The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished, and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18. Furthermore, the information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference. The furnishing of the information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report is not intended to, and does not, constitute a determination or admission by the Company that the information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report is material or complete, or that investors should consider this information before making an investment decision with respect to any security of the Company.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated July 30, 2025, announcing the Company’s Second Quarter 2025 Results and Declaration of a Cash Dividend.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: July 30, 2025

	STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
	By:	/s/ Edward R. Rosenfeld
	Name:	Edward R. Rosenfeld
	Title:	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did Stepan Company (SCL) disclose in its July 30 2025 Form 8-K?

The filing announces the release of Q2 2025 financial results (via Exhibit 99.1) and a $0.385 per-share dividend declaration.

How much is Stepan’s new dividend and when will it be paid?

The Board declared a $0.385 cash dividend payable 15 Sep 2025 to shareholders of record on 29 Aug 2025.

Where can investors find Stepan’s Q2 2025 financial figures?

Detailed results are contained in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

Does the 8-K report any major acquisitions or strategic changes?

No. The document only covers the earnings press release and the dividend declaration.

Which exchange lists Stepan Company’s common stock?

Stepan’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SCL.