Executive Summary

• Steve Madden reported 3Q16 revenues of $408.4 million, down 1.2% year over year but above the consensus estimate of $404.6 million. EPS was $0.74, in line with the consensus estimate and up 5.7% from the year-ago period.
• Comps for the retail business increased by 1.3%. New trends helped to drive growth. The Steve Madden and Dolce Vita divisions drove growth in the wholesale footwear business.
• The company reiterated its 2016 guidance for revenue growth of 0%–1%. It increased its EPS guidance to $1.98–$2.03, which are in line with consensus estimates calling for revenue of $1.41 billion and EPS of $1.99.