Shoe Carnival

FORT MILL, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shoe Carnival, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCVL) (the “Company”), a leading retailer of footwear and accessories for the family, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend. The quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share will be paid on July 21, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 7, 2025. “This marks our 53rd consecutive quarterly dividend, representing an 11 percent increase over last yea.» Mehr auf businesswire.com

Shoe Carnival's 50% stock decline creates a compelling entry point for dividend investors, with a 3% yield and a 28% five-year dividend CAGR. The company's strong balance sheet, low payout ratio, and robust free cash flow ensure dividend safety and future growth potential. The strategic rebanner program, shifting stores to the higher-margin Shoe Station brand, offers upside despite short-term revenue softness.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Shoe Carnival's core banner saw worsening comps and margin erosion, while Shoe Station outperformed, exposing flaws in management's macro explanation. Management is aggressively converting stores to Shoe Station, incurring significant costs, despite ongoing weakness and lack of cash preservation or buybacks. Full-year guidance remains unchanged despite poor Q1 results and rising macro uncertainty, making it appear unrealistic and overly optimistic.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com