10-K annual report · filed Mar 2, 2026

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. (SHOO) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. (SHOO) filed its fiscal 2025 10-K annual report with the SEC on Mar 2, 2026. It reported revenue of $2.5B (+11.0% year over year) and net income of $49M.

  • Top risk flagged: Regulatory risk: U.S. Supreme Court invalidation of IEEPA tariffs on Feb 20, 2026, with a new 10% global tariff under Section 122 of Trade Act 1974 replacing them

FY2025 key financial metrics · XBRL

Revenue
$2.5B
+11.0% YoY
Net income
$49M
−72.1% YoY
Operating margin
3.2%
−6.7 pp YoY
Gross margin
41.6%
+0.4 pp YoY
EPS (diluted)
$0.63
−73.2% YoY
ROE
5.7%
−15.1 pp YoY
Operating cash flow
$162M
−18.1% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. (SHOO) FY2025 10-K on SEC EDGAR. USD.

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. FY2025 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Core business: Design, source, and market fashion-forward footwear, accessories, and apparel through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels globally
  • New acquisitions in 2025: Kurt Geiger and Carvela brands via acquisition of Mercury Acquisitions Topco Limited (MATL)
  • Strategic emphasis on integrated wholesaling with joint ventures and expanded direct-to-consumer footprint including 399 stores and 7 branded e-commerce sites
  • Wholesale Footwear segment 40.9% revenue, Direct-to-Consumer segment 33.4%, Wholesale Accessories/Apparel 25.3% in 2025
  • Global expansion in distribution through joint ventures and direct concessions across diverse international markets in Asia-Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Americas

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Revenue $2.53B in 2025, up 11.0% YoY from $2.28B, driven by Kurt Geiger acquisition, organic decline due to tariffs
  • Operating margin 3.2% vs 9.9%; net income $44.7M vs $169.4M, impacted by acquisition costs, tariffs, and higher tax rate 36.9% vs 23.7%
  • Best segment: Direct-to-Consumer revenue up 53.7% to $845.7M; worst segment: Wholesale Accessories/Apparel revenue down 3.3% to $640.7M
  • Cash from operations $162.2M vs $198.1M; capex $42.7M; acquisition spend $371.6M; dividends paid $61.0M; debt repayments $60.0M
  • Management expects to meet all commitments next 12 months; key risks include tariff impacts, acquisition integration, and increased operating expenses

Risk Factors

  • Regulatory risk: U.S. Supreme Court invalidation of IEEPA tariffs on Feb 20, 2026, with a new 10% global tariff under Section 122 of Trade Act 1974 replacing them
  • Macroeconomic exposure: International revenue nearly doubled to $856M in 2025 from $424M in 2024, increasing foreign market volatility risk
  • Operational vulnerability: Dependence on factoring agreements with Rosenthal and CIT to manage receivables and credit risk exposure
  • Competitive risk: Direct-to-Consumer segment reported income from operations loss of $34.4M in 2025 amid growing operational costs
  • Financial risk: $240M term loan maturing in 2030 with leverage covenant capped at 3.00x Total Net Leverage Ratio as of Dec 31, 2025

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