I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Steven Madden, Ltd. reported Q2 2026 revenue of $665.87M and diluted EPS of $0.38, marking a significant turnaround from the prior year's loss. Revenue grew 19.1% YoY, driven by the Kurt Geiger acquisition and strong branded business performance. Net income reached $27.93M, up 170.7%. Direct-to-consumer sales rose 31%, while inventory turnover declined due to acquisition mix. The company continues focusing on omnichannel growth and international expansion.
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. reported results for 2026 with revenue of $665.87M and diluted EPS of $0.38, reflecting year‑over‑year improvement driven by the Kurt Geiger acquisition and stronger performance across branded businesses; net income was $27.93M versus a loss in the prior year.
Financial Highlights
| Metric | Current quarter | Prior year quarter | YoY change |
| Revenue¹ | $665.87M | $559M | 19.1% |
| Net income² | $27.93M | ($39.48M) | 170.7% |
| Diluted EPS³ | $0.38 | ($0.56) | 167.9% |
¹ Reported as “Total revenue”. ² Reported as “Net income”. ³ Reported as “Diluted net income / (loss) per share”.
Business Highlights
- Revenue growth of about 19% year over year was driven by the acquisition of Kurt Geiger and strong performance in legacy branded businesses.
- Direct-to-consumer contribution rose roughly 31% quarter over quarter, supported by e-commerce and brick-and-mortar strength.
- Branded segments saw higher average selling prices, fewer promotions and improved gross margins.
- Inventory turnover declined due to acquisition mix, while accounts receivable days improved to 61 from 71.
- Company continued to focus on omnichannel initiatives, international expansion, non‑footwear growth and cost/efficiency programs.
Original SEC Filing: STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. [ SHOO ] - 10-Q - Jul. 31, 2026