Shoe Carnival (LON:CCL)
Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL), a footwear company yesterday reported their first quarter 2016 financial results. Shoe Carnival reported their first-quarter earnings of $0.56 per share, which fell short of analyst expectations of $0.57 per share. Shoe Carnival reported first quarter revenues increased 3% year over year to $260.47 million which fell short of analyst expectations of $263.46 million. Shoe Carnival projected full year 2017 earnings to be in between $1.58 and $1.65 per share which was in line with analyst expectations of $1.63 per share. Shoe Carnival projected full year 2107 revenues to be in between $1.007 and $1.027 billion which fell short of analyst estimates of $1.03 billion.
Shoe Carnival, Inc. CEO’s Comments
We are pleased with our start to fiscal 2016 as we continue to benefit from our multi-channel sales initiative,” stated Cliff Sifford, Shoe Carnival’s President and CEO. “Our record first quarter sales and diluted earnings per share were driven by continued strength in athletic footwear for the entire family and tight expense control. Unseasonably warm temperatures helped drive sales early in the quarter, and though cold weather did impact our Easter holiday performance, we generated positive momentum late in the quarter when more seasonal conditions returned. As we enter the second quarter, we expect to further benefit from our assortment of sandalized footwear as warmer weather arrives in addition to the continued strength in athletic footwear.
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SCVL Technical Analysis
SCVL opened trading yesterday at $23.65, which was down from the previous days trading of $23.77. SCVL closed trading yesterday at $23.39 and spiked down after market to $21.87, equivalent to a 6% decrease from the closing price. Taking a look at the daily chart we can see the last time SCVL traded above this price level was on December 1st when it traded at $21.78. Taking a closer look at the daily chart we can see that SCVL has been on a overall downward trend dating back to March 29th when it traded at $27.79. SCVL has a float of 14.14 million shares and traded 3.35 times the normal daily trading volume on Thursday. For trading purposes, I would like to see SCVL open trading on Friday below $22.25 and if it does I would be looking to take a short position at the bell. My stop loss would be $0.25 from my entry position fearing anything more than that and the stock would start to fill in the gap down.
Company Profile
Shoe Carnival, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as family footwear retailer primarily in the United States. It provides various dress, casual, and athletic footwear products for men, women, and children; and accessories, including socks, belts, shoe care items, handbags, jewelry, scarves, and wallets. As of January 30, 2016, the company operated 405 stores in 34 states and Puerto Rico. It sells its products through online shopping at shoe carnival.com. Shoe Carnival, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.