Shoe Carnival(SCVL)2025-06-06 11:30Financial Performance - Net Income for Q1 2025 was $9.3 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, down from $17.3 million, or $0.63 per diluted share in Q1 2024[69] - Net Sales declined 7.5% in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, with a 10.0% decline at the Shoe Carnival banner, while Shoe Station saw a 4.9% increase[70] - Comparable stores Net Sales decreased by 8.1%, primarily due to declines at the Shoe Carnival banner, partially offset by increases at Shoe Station[70] - Gross profit margin for Q1 2025 was 34.5%, down from 35.6% in Q1 2024, while Cost of Sales increased to 65.5% of Net Sales[68] - Operating Income for Q1 2025 was 4.3%, a decrease from 7.5% in Q1 2024, reflecting the impact of the rebanner strategy and industry headwinds[68] - Net Sales for Q1 2025 were $277.7 million, a decrease of $22.7 million or 7.5% compared to Q1 2024, primarily due to a 10.0% decline in the Shoe Carnival banner[78] - Gross Profit for Q1 2025 was $95.8 million, down $11.0 million from Q1 2024, with a gross profit margin of 34.5% compared to 35.6% in Q1 2024[79] - SG&A expenses decreased slightly to $83.8 million in Q1 2025, but as a percentage of Net Sales, they increased to 30.2% from 28.1% in Q1 2024[80] - Net cash used in operating activities was $9.6 million in Q1 2025, compared to net cash provided of $17.1 million in Q1 2024, driven by inventory purchase timing and lower earnings[84] Store Strategy and Capital Expenditures - The company plans to rebanner approximately 120 stores, or 28% of its current fleet, to Shoe Station by the end of Fiscal 2025, up from a previous goal of 51%[72] - The rebanner strategy is expected to reduce annual Operating Income by $20 to $25 million due to various associated costs[73] - Capital expenditures for the rebanner initiative are projected to be between $30 to $40 million in Fiscal 2025, with $10.3 million incurred in Q1 2025[75] - Capital expenditures for Fiscal 2025 are expected to be between $45 million and $60 million, with significant allocations for store rebanners and upgrades to the distribution center[96] - The company plans to rebanner over 50 additional Shoe Carnival stores into Shoe Station stores by March 2027, aiming for over 80% of the store fleet to operate as Shoe Station stores[97] Financial Position and Shareholder Returns - The company ended Q1 2025 with approximately $93.0 million in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities, and $99.0 million available under its credit facility[76] - Working capital increased to $399.0 million at May 3, 2025, up from $355.8 million at May 4, 2024, primarily due to a higher cash balance and increased merchandise inventories[85] - The Board of Directors approved an 11.1% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.15 per share, with $4.4 million returned to shareholders in Q1 2025[98] - The company has a $100 million Credit Agreement, with compliance on covenants as of May 3, 2025, allowing for dividends and share repurchases under certain conditions[91] - No share repurchases have been made in Fiscal 2025 to date, with the share repurchase program authorized for up to $50 million effective January 1, 2025[99] Inventory Management - Merchandise Inventories increased approximately 4% at the end of Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, with inventory purchased in advance of tariff increases[77]