Caleres Updates Q4 Outlook with EPS Risk Amid CFO Transition

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Caleres updated its Q4 and fiscal 2025 outlook, noting potential negative impacts from the Saks Global bankruptcy and restructuring charges, which could reduce EPS by up to $0.06, alongside the departure of its CFO and appointment of an interim successor.

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• Updated Q4 and Fiscal 2025 Outlook

  Caleres updated its financial outlook, noting potential sales volatility and up to a $0.06 risk to its fourth-quarter earnings per diluted share guidance due to the Saks Global bankruptcy and potential restructuring charges. Excluding these impacts, the outlook remains in-line with previous guidance.

• Chief Financial Officer Transition

  Jack P. Calandra stepped down as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 15, 2026. Daniel L. Karpel, the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, was appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective January 21, 2026. The departure was not due to any disagreement with the company.

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Caleres announced a negative update to its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2025 outlook, citing potential impacts from the Saks Global bankruptcy and anticipated restructuring charges. This could result in up to a $0.06 risk to its Q4 diluted EPS guidance, indicating a material financial headwind. Concurrently, the company announced the departure of its CFO, Jack P. Calandra, who will be succeeded by Daniel L. Karpel as Interim CFO. While the CFO departure is stated as amicable, the combination of executive transition and a lowered financial outlook due to external and internal factors creates uncertainty for investors.