Shoe Carnival Inc

Shoe Carnival Inc

Shoe Carnival Inc (ticker: SCVL) is a US-based footwear retailer operating a value-focused format through hundreds of physical stores and an online channel. Investors should be aware that the company’s performance is closely linked to consumer discretionary spending and seasonal footwear trends, which can make sales and margins cyclical. Shoe Carnival mixes national brands and private labels, and seeks growth through omnichannel initiatives and promotions that attract price-conscious shoppers. With a market capitalisation near $549m, SCVL sits in the small-cap retail segment where inventory management, store economics and digital execution materially affect profitability. Potential opportunities include expanding digital sales and capturing budget-focused market share; countervailing risks include strong competition from larger retailers and online players, supply-chain disruption, and rising operating costs. This summary is educational only and not personalised financial advice — investors should review recent results, regulatory filings and consider their own circumstances before making decisions.

Stock Performance Snapshot

Hold

Analyst Rating

Analysts suggest holding Shoe Carnival's stock with a target price of $42, indicating potential growth.

Above Average

Financial Health

Shoe Carnival is performing well with strong revenue and cash flow, indicating solid business health.

Average

Dividend

Shoe Carnival's dividend yield of 2.32% offers a modest return for dividend-seeking investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $23.20 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Published: September 8, 2025

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Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Value-focused retail

The discount and promotion-led model can attract price-conscious shoppers, which may support sales in certain cycles, though margins can be pressured by promotional intensity.

Omnichannel growth

E-commerce growth alongside stores could boost reach and convenience, but requires investment and effective execution to improve profitability.

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Cyclical sensitivity

Footwear is discretionary spending and sensitive to economic cycles and seasonality, so revenues and profits can vary with broader consumer trends.

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