Steven Madden (NASDAQ:SHOO) Director Arian Simone Reed Sells 1,250 Shares of Stock

Steven Madden, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SHOO) Director Arian Simone Reed sold 1,250 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.76, for a total value of $60,950.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 8,196 shares in the company, valued at $399,636.96. This trade represents a 13.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.

Arian Simone Reed also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Thursday, June 4th, Arian Simone Reed sold 475 shares of Steven Madden stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $43.82, for a total transaction of $20,814.50.
• On Wednesday, May 20th, Arian Simone Reed sold 648 shares of Steven Madden stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $39.97, for a total value of $25,900.56.

Steven Madden Stock Performance

NASDAQ SHOO opened at $49.07 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 1.13 and a current ratio of 1.91. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $43.47 and its 200-day moving average price is $39.98. The company has a market cap of $3.59 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.66 and a beta of 1.14. Steven Madden, Ltd. has a fifty-two week low of $24.50 and a fifty-two week high of $49.32.

Steven Madden (NASDAQ:SHOO) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The textile maker reported $0.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.11. Steven Madden had a net margin of 5.23% and a return on equity of 13.85%. The business had revenue of $665.87 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $635.39 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.20 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 19.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Steven Madden has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.050-2.150 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Steven Madden, Ltd. will post 2.14 earnings per share for the current year.

Steven Madden Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 24th. Investors of record on Friday, September 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.21 per share. This represents a $0.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 11th. Steven Madden’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 42.21%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on SHOO shares. Wall Street Zen raised Steven Madden from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 6th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating and set a $55.00 price target (up from $45.00) on shares of Steven Madden in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Williams Trading set a $56.00 price objective on shares of Steven Madden in a research report on Monday. UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $45.00 target price (up from $40.00) on shares of Steven Madden in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Steven Madden from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Steven Madden has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $49.75.

More Steven Madden News

Here are the key news stories impacting Steven Madden this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 revenue and earnings outlook following second-quarter results. Brand strength, direct-to-consumer growth and margin expansion are helping offset freight, tariff and other cost pressures. SHOO Raises 2026 Outlook as Brand Strength Offsets Rising Cost Risks
• Positive Sentiment: Recent quarterly results showed strong momentum: earnings per share came in at $0.44 versus a $0.33 consensus estimate, while revenue of $665.9 million exceeded expectations and increased 19.1% year over year. Is SHOO Worth Buying as Growth Accelerates but Valuation Stretches?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable, with a “Moderate Buy” consensus and recent price-target increases, including Telsey Advisory Group’s move to $55 from $50. Institutional ownership is also high, with hedge funds and other institutions holding approximately 99.9% of shares.
• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, equivalent to an annualized $0.84 payout and a yield of roughly 1.7%.
• Neutral Sentiment: SHOO’s one-month rally has lifted its valuation to about 25 times earnings, making continued upside increasingly dependent on sustained brand momentum and higher earnings estimates. Can SHOO’s Rally Continue as Growth Gains Steam?
• Negative Sentiment: Directors Mitchell S. Klipper, Arian Simone Reed and Al Ferrara sold shares worth approximately $190,000, $61,000 and $189,000, respectively, on August 4–5. These transactions reduced their individual holdings by about 11%–13% and may create a modest negative signal for investors.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Steven Madden

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SHOO. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Steven Madden by 86.6% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,045 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 485 shares in the last quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Steven Madden during the fourth quarter worth about $30,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC boosted its holdings in Steven Madden by 1,064.3% in the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 815 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 745 shares during the last quarter. First Horizon Corp boosted its holdings in Steven Madden by 55.1% in the 4th quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 892 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 317 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Steven Madden by 79.4% in the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 983 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $41,000 after buying an additional 435 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.88% of the company’s stock.

About Steven Madden

Steven Madden, Inc (NASDAQ: SHOO) is a New York–based designer and marketer of fashion footwear, handbags and accessories. The company’s product portfolio spans a range of contemporary and lifestyle brands for women, men and children, including its core Steve Madden label as well as the Madden Girl and Dolce Vita brands. In addition to footwear, the company licenses its trademarks for use on apparel, eyewear and other fashion accessories.

Steven Madden distributes its products through multiple channels, including wholesale partners, e-commerce platforms and its own brick-and-mortar retail stores.