Caleres Inc (CAL) Stock Forecast Oct. 13, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 13, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Caleres Inc (CAL) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Caleres Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Caleres Inc is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $424M.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CAL is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.5%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +2.1%, strong sell < +0.9% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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Caleres Inc (CAL) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Footwear, (No Rubber) peers listed below that report each metric.
Reported net income does not reconcile with earnings per share and the share count, so net-income-based ratios are withheld.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | CAL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $424M | – |
| P/B Ratio | 0.63x | – |
| EPS | $-0.35 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $19.52 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | CAL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 3.4% | – |
| Gross Margin | 32.7% | – |
| Operating Margin | 0.7% | – |
| EBT Margin | 0.2% | – |
| Tax Rate | 44.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | CAL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.11x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 0.31x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 2.16x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 3.17x | – |
| Working Capital | $106M | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | CAL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $149M | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | CAL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Turnover | 3.2x | – |
| Days Inventory | 114 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | CAL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Income | $39M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $1.77B | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.42B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | CAL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 34M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.05B | 49.1% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $51M | 2.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $153M | 7.2% of assets |
| Inventory | $754M | 35.3% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.45B | 68.1% of assets |
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Caleres Inc (CAL) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Caleres Inc (Footwear, (No Rubber)): 4 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Caleres Inc (CAL) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Caleres Inc (CAL) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Caleres Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Caleres Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for CAL is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Caleres Inc forecasts updated?
Caleres Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 13, 2026.
Which companies are Caleres Inc's industry peers?
4 issuers in our coverage, CAL included, share the SEC industry code Footwear, (No Rubber). The largest are: Birkenstock Holding Plc (BIRK), Steven Madden, Ltd. (SHOO), Rocky Brands, Inc. (RCKY).
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