---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000014707-23-000007"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CAL"
cik: "0000014707"
company_name: "CALERES INC"
filed_at: "2023-02-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-19T11:07:55.041284+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.9
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Caleres sees record FY2022 sales ~$2.97B, adj. EPS $4.50-$4.52 above prior outlook

## Summary
- Preliminary FY2022 sales ~$2.97B (+7% YoY) vs prior +4-6% guidance.
- Adjusted EPS $4.50-$4.52 vs prior $4.30-$4.40 guidance; diluted EPS $4.86-$4.92.
- Inventory down ~3% YoY vs expected mid-single digit increase.
- Reduced revolver borrowings by ~$57M to ~$308M; paid dividend marking 100 consecutive years.
- Management states baseline annual earnings power exceeds $4.00 per share.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000014707-23-000007
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CAL
- cik: 0000014707
- company_name: CALERES INC
- filed_at: 2023-02-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.9
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/14707/000001470723000007/0000014707-23-000007-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/14707/000001470723000007/cal-20230215x8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  CALERES INC reported the fiscal year ending January 28, 2023 results: revenue approximately $2.97 billion, EPS Earnings per diluted share of $4.86 to $4.92. Adjusted earnings per diluted share between $4.50 and $4.52. Guidance raised.
  - Period: the fiscal year ending January 28, 2023
  - Revenue: approximately $2.97 billion
  - EPS: Earnings per diluted share of $4.86 to $4.92. Adjusted earnings per diluted share between $4.50 and $4.52
  - Guidance: raised
  - Result: preliminary results
  source text: platform and the successful execution of our strategies.” ​ On a preliminary basis, Caleres now expects the following for fiscal year 2022: • Consolidated sales of approximately $2.97 billion, up 7 percent compared to fiscal year 2021, versus previous expectations for growth of 4 percent to 6 percent; • Earnings per diluted share of $4.86 to $4.92. Adjusted earnings
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/14707/000001470723000007/0000014707-23-000007-index.htm

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