
Steven Madden (SHOO) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Steven Madden (SHOO) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Steven Madden is supported by a favorable fashion rotation away from sneakers toward dressier footwear, with management seeing broad demand across flats, heels, boots, and Mary Janes as a sign of an early multi-year cycle. The company is also positioned for improved fundamentals as wholesale demand normalizes after a tough 2025, private label headwinds begin to stabilize, handbags are expected to return to growth in Q2, and Kurt Geiger adds a premium growth and margin lift. With EBIT margin having fallen more than 400bps to about 7% last year, even modest recovery in 2026 alongside pricing, mix improvement, and operating leverage could unlock substantial earnings upside over time.
Bears say
Steven Madden is facing a negative fundamental backdrop because tariff pressure, weaker U.S. consumer confidence, and tighter inventory management by wholesale partners could all weigh on revenue growth and limit sell-in momentum. Wholesale customers have already been very cautious, suggesting the company may struggle to move product through its largest channel and may not fully offset the tariff headwind as expected. If these pressures persist, EPS could fall to as low as $1.75 next year, underscoring the risk to earnings power and the company’s ability to defend profitability.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Steven Madden and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
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