13F Pro Quality Score

44.8/100

Rank #1,900 of 2,962 stocks

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Revenue Growth

27.1/100

Profitability

38.5/100

Balance Sheet

55.9/100

Earnings Quality

71.1/100

Free Cash Flow

33.6/100

Institutional Flow

24.0/100

Revenue Scale

68.7/100

Dilution Risk

76.7/100
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CAL Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for CALERES INC (CAL), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores CAL at 44.8/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,900 of 2,962 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. Areas of concern include institutional flow (24.0) and revenue growth (27.1), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), CALERES INC reports quarterly revenue of $695.5M, net income of $58.6M, free cash flow of $75.6M. Top institutional holders of CAL by reported 13-F value include FMR, BlackRock, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. CAL trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 14707. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate CAL daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for CALERES INC directly from SEC EDGAR. CALERES INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 42 and 45 since 2026, currently 44.8 — a stable long-term trajectory across 22 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about CALERES INC

Quirks, history, and lore behind CAL — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    A U.S. consumer discretionary company listed on the NYSE, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, focused entirely on what goes on your feet.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Annual revenue in the range of $800 million to $1 billion, operating a portfolio of multiple footwear brands sold through both its own retail stores and wholesale channels.
  • 3
    The History
    The company traces its roots back over 100 years and spent much of its life known as Brown Shoe Company before rebranding to signal a broader, more modern identity.
  • 4
    The Secret
    The name change — to something meaning "to flourish" in Latin — was meant to shed the stuffy image of a century-old shoe conglomerate and attract fresh investors.
  • 5
    The Lore
    It owns Famous Footwear, one of America's best-known shoe chains, plus a stable of branded labels targeting everyone from working women to outdoor enthusiasts.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    If you've ever bought shoes at Famous Footwear at your local mall, you've already funded this St. Louis company — ticker CAL, formerly Brown Shoe, now rebranded to sound like a wellness retreat.
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Revenue

Q2 2026

$695.5M

Net Income

Q2 2026

$58.6M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$75.6M

ROIC

Q2 2026

46.1%

Period

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+1.3% YoY
$2.76BFY 2026
FY23 $2.97BFY24 $2.82BFY25 $2.72BFY26 $2.76B

Net Income

-106.2% YoY
$-6.7MFY 2026
FY23 $181.7MFY24 $171.4MFY25 $107.3MFY26 $-6.7M

Operating Income

-95.7% YoY
$6.4MFY 2026
FY23 $214.3MFY24 $194.5MFY25 $149.9MFY26 $6.4M

EPS (Diluted)

-106.8% YoY
$-0.21FY 2026
FY23 $4.92FY24 $4.80FY25 $3.09FY26 $-0.21

Total Assets

+3.7% YoY
$1.97BFY 2026
FY23 $1.84BFY24 $1.80BFY25 $1.89BFY26 $1.97B

Total Debt

FY 2026
FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26

Op. Cash Flow

-1.3% YoY
$103.2MFY 2026
FY23 $125.9MFY24 $200.2MFY25 $104.6MFY26 $103.2M

Free Cash Flow

-28.8% YoY
$39.4MFY 2026
FY23 $70.0MFY24 $155.6MFY25 $55.4MFY26 $39.4M

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of CALERES INC (CAL) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Consumer Discretionary sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for CAL are available on the CAL stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. CAL is classified as a small company.

Which hedge funds own CAL?

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