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FORT MILL, S.C. - Shoe Carnival, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCVL) announced Monday that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on July 21, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 7, 2025. The company currently offers a 3.12% dividend yield, according to InvestingPro data.
The dividend represents an 11% increase compared to the same quarter last year and a 233% increase over the quarterly dividend paid five years ago, according to the company. This marks the retailer’s 53rd consecutive quarterly dividend payment, with InvestingPro data showing the company has maintained dividend payments for 14 consecutive years and raised them for 11 straight years.
"We continue to generate solid cash flow, funding our operations with no debt," said Mark Worden, Shoe Carnival’s President and Chief Executive Officer, in a press release statement. This is supported by the company’s strong financial position, with a healthy current ratio of 3.67 and liquid assets exceeding short-term obligations.
The footwear retailer noted that future dividend declarations will depend on the company’s financial condition, business conditions, and other factors deemed relevant by its Board of Directors.
Shoe Carnival currently operates 428 stores across 35 states and Puerto Rico under its Shoe Carnival, Shoe Station, and Rogan’s store brands. The company is headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, with distribution and support operations in Evansville, Indiana.
The company stated that its current financial position enables it to pursue its growth strategies, including rebranding initiatives and potential acquisitions, while maintaining its dividend program.
In other recent news, Shoe Carnival reported its first-quarter earnings for 2025, exceeding earnings per share (EPS) expectations with a reported $0.34 against a forecast of $0.30. Despite this positive earnings surprise, the company experienced a revenue shortfall, reporting $277.7 million compared to the anticipated $284.9 million, marking a 7.5% year-over-year decline. Williams Trading responded to these results by raising the stock price target from $17 to $21, maintaining a Hold rating, reflecting confidence in the company’s strategic direction despite revenue challenges.
Shoe Carnival is focusing on expanding its Shoe Station brand, which saw a 4.9% increase in sales during the first quarter, with rebranded locations experiencing double-digit sales growth. This expansion is part of a broader strategy to have Shoe Station represent over 80% of the company’s store base by March 2027. Additionally, the company is pursuing mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy, with Kerry Jackson, a former CFO, returning to lead these efforts.
The company’s financial position remains strong, with $93 million in cash and no debt, allowing for strategic investments in inventory and store rebranding. Shoe Carnival reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting net sales between $1.15 billion and $1.23 billion. The company’s leadership emphasizes that Shoe Station is central to future growth, with plans to accelerate the rebranding of stores to capture more market share.
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