Shoe Carnival Inc is a family footwear retailer that offers a broad assortment of dress, casual, and athletic footwear for men, women, and children with an emphasis on national name brands such as Nike, Skechers, Adidas, Puma, HEYDUDE, Converse, Vans, and Crocs. The company operates its business as one reportable segment based on the similar nature of products sold; merchandising, distribution, and marketing processes involved; target customers; and economic characteristics of stores and e-commerce platforms. Its bricks-first, omnichannel approach provides customers easy access to a wide assortment of branded footwear for work, athletics, daily activities, and special events via a choice of delivery channels.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Shoe Carnival Inc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Shoe Carnival Inc (SCVL) has returned -6.27% so far this year and -16.23% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SCVL has achieved an annualized return of 1.84%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
SCVL
1M-15.48%
6M-25.30%
YTD-6.27%
1Y-16.23%
5Y-12.60%
10Y1.84%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-1.56%
6M-2.46%
YTD-4.34%
1Y34.10%
5Y9.81%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Shoe Carnival Inc (SCVL) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
11.66%
7.05%
-21.30%
1.39%
2025
-18.86%
-15.82%
-1.52%
-21.11%
10.27%
-2.40%
9.41%
2.96%
0.87%
-11.66%
-9.48%
2.68%
2024
-14.80%
27.11%
11.88%
-8.91%
12.42%
-3.51%
14.81%
-4.91%
10.43%
-21.44%
-1.63%
-2.04%
2023
12.80%
-3.90%
-1.76%
-9.43%
-13.18%
20.29%
13.48%
-12.85%
3.44%
-4.47%
6.16%
24.47%
2022
-13.74%
-15.06%
-1.05%
2.27%
-10.12%
-21.42%
1.82%
9.48%
-8.65%
11.48%
8.91%
-9.77%
2021
18.75%
3.84%
24.26%
-3.35%
11.99%
4.88%
-7.14%
12.42%
-16.44%
3.58%
15.34%
-3.03%
2020
-4.07%
-17.26%
-30.81%
17.40%
14.24%
13.01%
-18.14%
33.28%
0.24%
-7.80%
16.35%
5.61%
2019
7.68%
2.89%
-11.93%
4.82%
-27.96%
8.36%
-9.36%
20.93%
5.71%
1.65%
6.32%
4.63%
2018
-14.64%
3.68%
2.06%
1.54%
32.61%
0.75%
-2.61%
41.86%
-10.96%
5.49%
-6.92%
-12.83%
2017
-6.17%
-1.63%
-4.69%
2.42%
-19.80%
1.46%
-12.55%
10.02%
11.23%
-16.50%
41.54%
-0.30%
2016
-4.12%
-9.27%
8.02%
5.24%
12.39%
-2.09%
-5.12%
3.45%
3.57%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Shoe Carnival Inc (SCVL) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of SCVL compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Shoe Carnival Inc volatility is 2.59%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
1.20B
1.12B
1.04B
989.78M
812.26M
642.75M
628.37M
418.00M
415.58M
458.48M
481.09M
465.02M
436.85M
407.20M
386.56M
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
689.67M
649.00M
583.39M
525.57M
452.53M
310.18M
297.36M
304.43M
307.30M
318.88M
339.80M
331.20M
316.87M
292.37M
283.68M
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
Shoe Carnival stock fell nearly 10% despite meeting Q4 2025 earnings expectations, as the company issued weak 2026 guidance forecasting adjusted EPS of $1.40-$1.60 (20% below 2025) and flat-to-slightly-negative revenue growth. The company is rebranding stores to Shoe Station to target higher-income customers, with the transition showing promise but slowing in 2026. However, the company remains debt-free for 21 years and recently increased its dividend by 33%, offering potential value at 7x forward earnings.
Investing.com•Chris Markoch
AI Insight
Stock declined nearly 10% post-earnings despite meeting EPS expectations. 2026 guidance significantly disappointed with EPS forecast 20% below prior year and revenue expected to be flat-to-slightly-negative. Profit margins expected to decline 260 basis points due to tariffs and promotional activity. However, some offsetting positives include debt-free status, dividend increase, and attractive valuation.
Shoe Carnival (SCVL) shares fell 7.55% after reporting mixed Q4 results. While sales slightly beat expectations at $254.1M, comparable store sales declined 3.5% YoY due to continued pressure on lower-income consumers and reduced promotional spending. The company projects flat to 1% growth for 2026 with a 260 basis point margin decline. A new interim CEO was appointed in February.
Benzinga•Lekha Gupta
AI Insight
Stock declined 7.55% following mixed earnings. While sales beat estimates, comparable store sales fell 3.5% YoY due to lower-income consumer pressure and reduced promotions. Gross profit margin is expected to decline 260 basis points in 2026, and EPS guidance of $1.40-$1.60 is below street expectations of $1.48. Leadership transition adds uncertainty.
Shoe Carnival appointed Cliff Sifford as Interim President and CEO, replacing Mark Worden who departed on February 24, 2026. The company reported preliminary fiscal 2025 net sales of $1.135 billion and diluted EPS of $1.90, both slightly below consensus estimates. Despite ending the year debt-free with over $130 million in cash, the stock shows short-term weakness trading below its moving averages with mixed momentum signals.
Benzinga•Lekha Gupta
AI Insight
Mixed signals: Leadership transition creates uncertainty, but preliminary results show solid fundamentals with debt-free status and strong cash position. Sales and EPS slightly missed consensus estimates. Technical indicators show short-term weakness (trading below moving averages) but stock is up 38.5% over 12 months. Analyst consensus remains 'Buy' with $23.17 price target, suggesting confidence in recovery despite near-term headwinds.
Two apparel retail stocks, Zumiez and Shoe Carnival, are experiencing significant drops in their growth metrics due to underwhelming financial performance and market challenges.
Benzinga•Vishaal Sanjay
AI Insight
Trimmed full-year sales forecasts, growth score deteriorated from 90.37 to 59.97, facing multiple business headwinds negatively impacting investment sentiment
The article highlights two small-cap retailers, Shoe Carnival and American Eagle Outfitters, as potential investment opportunities for 2026, citing their recent stock performance, dividend yields, and positive quarterly results.
Investing.com•Thomas Hughes
AI Insight
Strong rebranding efforts with Shoe Station concept, improved gross margins by 270 basis points, reliable dividend increasing annually, and a robust balance sheet with reduced total liabilities
Shoe Carnival reported Q2 FY2025 earnings with mixed results: EPS exceeded expectations at $0.70, but revenue declined to $306.4 million. The company is focusing on rebannering stores and improving margins, with Shoe Station showing promising growth in children's and athletic footwear.
The Motley Fool•Motley Fool Markets Team
AI Insight
Despite revenue decline, the company showed improved gross margins, successful store conversions, and raised earnings guidance, indicating strategic adaptation and potential future growth
Shoe Carnival reported strong Q1 2025 results, with EPS exceeding expectations, despite a challenging retail environment. The company's strategic initiatives, including the expansion of its Shoe Station banner, have driven positive performance.
Investing.com•The Tokenist
AI Insight
Shoe Carnival reported better-than-expected earnings and reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 outlook, indicating the company's strategic initiatives are paying off despite a tough retail environment.
Shoe Carnival (SCVL) is a fast-paced mover with recent price momentum and a reasonable valuation, making it a great choice for value investors. The stock has gained 9.9% over the past 12 weeks and has a Momentum Score of B, indicating strong momentum. Additionally, the company's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.89 suggests it is trading at an attractive valuation.
Benzinga•Zacks
AI Insight
The article highlights Shoe Carnival as a fast-paced mover with recent price momentum and a reasonable valuation, making it a great choice for value investors. The stock has gained 9.9% over the past 12 weeks and has a Momentum Score of B, indicating strong momentum. Additionally, the company's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.89 suggests it is trading at an attractive valuation.
Shoe Carnival (SCVL) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 6.67% and 2.73%, respectively, for the quarter ended April 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
