---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-23-070933"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SCVL"
cik: "0000895447"
company_name: "SHOE CARNIVAL INC"
filed_at: "2023-12-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T11:35:35.328348+00:00"
event_type: "dividend"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Shoe Carnival authorizes $50M share repurchase program, declares $0.12 quarterly dividend

## Summary
- New $50 million share repurchase program effective Jan 1, 2024 through Dec 31, 2024, replacing expiring $50M program.
- Quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share declared, payable Jan 22, 2024 to holders of record Jan 8, 2024.
- This marks the 47th consecutive quarterly dividend; company highlights strong cash flow and capital structure.
- Repurchases may be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions; Rule 10b5-1 plan possible.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-23-070933
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SCVL
- cik: 0000895447
- company_name: SHOE CARNIVAL INC
- filed_at: 2023-12-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: dividend
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/895447/000095017023070933/0000950170-23-070933-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/895447/000095017023070933/scvl-20231214.htm

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