The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
EVANSVILLE, United States — Shoe Carnival Inc. on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $4.1 million.
On a per-share basis, the Evansville, Indiana-based company said it had profit of 22 cents.
The footwear retailer posted revenue of $231.9 million in the period.
Shoe Carnival expects full-year earnings to be $1.58 to $1.65 per share, with revenue in the range of $1.01 billion to $1.02 billion.
Shoe Carnival shares have climbed 28 percent since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $29.71, a rise of 15 percent in the last 12 months.
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