Steven Madden reports Q4 adjusted EPS 61c, consensus 57c

Reports Q4 revenue $519.7M, consensus $511.97M. Edward Rosenfeld, Chairman and CEO, commented, “We are pleased to have delivered fourth quarter results that exceeded expectations on both the top and bottom lines. We saw organic revenue growth in both the wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels, supplemented by the contribution from the newly acquired Almost Famous, and also drove strong improvement in Adjusted operating margin compared to the same period in the prior year.” “As we look ahead, while the operating environment remains choppy, we believe the on-trend product assortments created by Steve and his team have us well-positioned for 2024. Looking out further, we are confident that the combination of our strong brands and proven business model will enable us to drive sustainable revenue and earnings growth for years to come.”