Shoe Carnival Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend and Launches $50 Million Share Repurchase Program
A leading retailer of footwear and accessories for the family, announced today that its Board of Directors approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share to be paid on January 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 12, 2026.
Additionally, its Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program for up to $50 million of its outstanding common stock, effective January 1, 2026. The new share repurchase program will replace an existing $50 million share repurchase program that was authorized on December 11, 2024, and will expire in accordance with its terms on December 31, 2025. Additional purchases may be made under the existing share repurchase program prior to its expiration.
Our 55th consecutive quarterly dividend and new share repurchase authorization reflect our continued commitment to shareholder returns while maintaining a debt-free balance sheet. This financial strength positions us well to execute our One Banner Strategy and grow Shoe Station to over half of our stores by Back-to-School 2026,” commented Mark Worden, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Purchases under the new share repurchase program may be made in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions from time-to-time through December 31, 2026, and in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Repurchases may also be made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which, if adopted by the Company, would permit shares to be repurchased in accordance with pre-determined criteria when the Company might otherwise be prohibited from doing so under insider trading laws or because of self-imposed trading blackout periods. The share repurchase program may be amended, suspended or discontinued at any time and does not commit the Company to repurchase shares of its common stock. The Company intends to fund the share repurchase program from cash on hand and any shares acquired will be available for stock-based compensation awards and other corporate purposes.
The actual number and value of the shares to be purchased will depend on the performance of the Company’s stock price and other market and economic factors.
Future declarations of dividends are subject to approval of the Board of Directors and will depend on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, business conditions and other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.
About Shoe Carnival
Shoe Carnival, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest family footwear retailers, offering a broad assortment of dress, casual and athletic footwear for men, women and children with emphasis on national name brands. As of December 12, 2025, the Company operated 428 stores in 35 states and Puerto Rico under its Shoe Carnival and Shoe Station banners and offers shopping at www.shoecarnival.com and www.shoestation.com. Headquartered in Fort Mill, SC, and with distribution and support operations located in Evansville, IN, Shoe Carnival, Inc. trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol SCVL.
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