Assessing Steven Madden (SHOO) Valuation After Mixed Near Term Share Price Performance

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Tue, February 17, 2026 at 6:11 AM GMT+9 3 min read

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Stock performance snapshot and recent context

Steven Madden (SHOO) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a 14.1% decline over the past month but a 5.4% gain over the past 3 months, leaving the stock at a last close of US$39.19.

For investors, that backdrop sits alongside reported annual revenue of US$2,362.7m and net income of US$56.3m, with annual revenue growth of 10.1% and net income growth of 67.4%, offering a starting point for assessing risk and potential reward.

See our latest analysis for Steven Madden.

The recent 7.3% 7 day share price return contrasts with a 14.1% 30 day share price decline and a slightly positive 1 year total shareholder return of 1.6%. This suggests momentum has cooled after a stronger multi year run.

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With Steven Madden trading around US$39.19, sitting below an analyst price target of US$47 and an indicated intrinsic value gap, the key question is simple: is this a genuine mispricing or has the market already factored in future growth?

Most Popular Narrative: 13.9% Undervalued

At a last close of $39.19 versus a most followed fair value estimate of $45.50, the current price sits below what that narrative implies.

Vertical integration efforts and ongoing supply chain diversification away from China (expecting U.S. imports sourced from China to drop from 71% to 30% YoY) provide a pathway to improve gross margin stability and working capital management, supporting future earnings recovery once tariff disruptions stabilize.

Read the complete narrative. Read the complete narrative.

Curious what underpins that higher fair value? The narrative focuses on a combination of earnings growth, margins, and a future valuation multiple relative to peers. The exact mix of revenue, profitability, and time horizon is where the story gets interesting.

Result: Fair Value of $45.50 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what’s behind the forecasts.

However, this depends on tariff uncertainty easing and on supply chain shifts away from China progressing as planned, with elevated inventory levels another swing factor for margins.

Find out about the key risks to this Steven Madden narrative.

Another view on valuation

The fair value of $45.50 presents one perspective, but the current P/E ratio of 50.6x suggests a more demanding valuation, particularly compared with the US Luxury industry at 21.2x and a fair ratio of 50x. Based on these figures, investors are paying a premium. The question is whether the company’s future earnings potential is sufficient to justify this.

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See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

NasdaqGS:SHOO P/E Ratio as at Feb 2026

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_ This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned._

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