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8-K ·Filed May 20, 2026

CAL

CALERES INC
NEUTRAL
Impact 4/10
Horizondays Processed5mo ago SEC0000014707-26-000062
8-K context-dependent: Items 5.02
Actionable Insight • Neutral

The pre-announced Q1 revenue of $667M and EPS guidance of $0.39-$0.41 provide a baseline ahead of the June 4 full release. Watch for analyst revisions and compare to consensus estimates at the time of the full report. The CFO appointment is neutral — Karpel was already serving as interim CFO and is an internal candidate.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
Horizondays
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
CAL ▲ +10.13% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call +10.13% · α vs SPY +5.13% · entry $12.14 → $13.37
Entry = T+0 close
May 20, 2026
via day close
T+1d
+8.40%
call +8.40% · α +8.21%
$13.16
settled 5mo ago
T+5d
+19.36%
call +19.36% · α +18.12%
$14.49
settled 5mo ago
T+20d
+8.24%
call +8.24% · α +7.50%
$13.14
settled 4mo ago
T+60d
+10.13%
call +10.13% · α +5.13%
$13.37
settled 2mo ago

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Executive Summary

Caleres appointed Dan Karpel as permanent CFO, removing the interim tag he held since January 2026. The press release also pre-announced Q1 FY2026 revenue of $667M and GAAP EPS guidance of $0.39-$0.41, which management describes as 'above previous guidance.' The CFO appointment is a routine organizational move; the pre-announced revenue and EPS figures provide the first quantitative look at the quarter.

Key Facts

  • Dan Karpel appointed permanent CFO effective May 20, 2026; he had served as interim CFO since January 21, 2026.
  • Karpel receives $550,000 annual base salary, 65% target cash incentive, $100,000 interim service payment, $350,000 restricted stock award (50% vest at 2 years, 50% at 3 years), and $550,000 performance stock award for 2026-2028.
  • Company pre-announces Q1 FY2026 total sales of $667 million.
  • Company expects Q1 FY2026 GAAP EPS of $0.39-$0.41 and adjusted EPS of $0.35-$0.37.
  • Q1 FY2026 earnings to be reported on June 4, 2026, before market open.

Financial Impact

Q1 FY2026 revenue of $667M and GAAP EPS $0.39-$0.41; adjusted EPS $0.35-$0.37.

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Risk Factors

  • Pre-announced guidance may be revised downward at the full Q1 release on June 4.
  • No prior-year comparable revenue or EPS figures provided, so YoY trend is unknown.
  • Management commentary about 'above previous guidance' is forward-looking and unverifiable.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Footwear, (No Rubber)
Analyst Consensus
67% bullish (6 analysts)

Investment Themes

Consumer & Retail

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0000014707-26-000062
Document: cal-20260520xex99d1.htm0000014707-26-000062
Document: 0000014707-26-000062-index-headers.html0000014707-26-000062
Document: 0000014707-26-000062-index.html0000014707-26-000062
Document: 0000014707-26-000062.txt0000014707-26-000062
4 reports for CAL
Performance horizon

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TypeNow
Sep 9, 2026
6w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 6/10
$12.15awaiting T+60—$12.92 (+6.34%)
Jun 4, 2026
20w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$14.21 $12.48▼ −12.17%▼ −14.06%$12.92 (−9.08%)
May 20, 2026
22w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$12.14 $13.37▲ +10.13%▲ +5.13%$12.92 (+6.43%)
Apr 16, 2026
27w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$12.81 $11.84▼ −7.57%▼ −14.62%$12.92 (+0.86%)
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Market Closed — Opens Tue (16h 41m)

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Report published May 20, 2026