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U.S. Footwear Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 22, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D-0.8%
  • 3M-15.6%
  • 1Y-41.2%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Footwear industry has dropped 2.5%, driven by a pullback from NIKE of 2.6%. On the other hand Crocs is actually up 11%. The industry has fallen 42% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 9.7% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Footwear Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 22 Sep 2026US$88.9bUS$68.0bUS$5.8b15.1x15.4x1.3x
Thu, 20 Aug 2026US$100.3bUS$68.1bUS$5.8b16.4x17.3x1.5x
Sat, 18 Jul 2026US$114.1bUS$67.6bUS$4.9b20.5x23.4x1.7x
Mon, 15 Jun 2026US$115.6bUS$67.8bUS$4.0b19x28.7x1.7x
Wed, 13 May 2026US$104.5bUS$67.6bUS$4.0b15.3x26.1x1.5x
Fri, 10 Apr 2026US$106.6bUS$67.4bUS$4.0b15.6x26.7x1.6x
Sun, 08 Mar 2026US$128.5bUS$67.5bUS$4.3b15.3x30.1x1.9x
Tue, 03 Feb 2026US$140.3bUS$67.1bUS$4.5b17.1x31x2.1x
Thu, 01 Jan 2026US$138.7bUS$66.9bUS$4.5b18.4x30.8x2.1x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025US$139.4bUS$66.6bUS$4.8b22.4x29x2.1x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025US$146.0bUS$66.5bUS$4.8b21.6x30.4x2.2x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025US$154.9bUS$66.3bUS$5.1b23.4x30.4x2.3x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025US$170.7bUS$75.6bUS$5.8b20.5x29.7x2.3x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025US$167.8bUS$74.8bUS$6.5b15.3x25.8x2.2x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025US$149.1bUS$76.2bUS$7.8b15.4x19.1x2x
Thu, 15 May 2025US$160.1bUS$75.9bUS$7.7b16.6x20.8x2.1x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025US$135.2bUS$75.6bUS$7.7b14.6x17.5x1.8x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025US$177.1bUS$76.4bUS$8.0b17.1x22x2.3x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025US$189.9bUS$75.7bUS$7.6b17.8x24.9x2.5x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025US$193.4bUS$75.4bUS$7.6b17.8x25.6x2.6x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024US$196.7bUS$76.5bUS$7.9b19.3x24.9x2.6x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024US$190.4bUS$76.4bUS$7.9b18.6x24.1x2.5x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024US$204.1bUS$77.3bUS$8.2b19.3x24.9x2.6x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024US$198.2bUS$77.3bUS$8.2b18.3x24.2x2.6x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024US$177.4bUS$76.7bUS$8.1b19.2x22x2.3x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024US$219.4bUS$76.9bUS$7.6b20.6x28.8x2.9x
Fri, 17 May 2024US$206.1bUS$76.7bUS$7.5b20.9x27.3x2.7x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024US$199.4bUS$76.3bUS$7.5b18.8x26.7x2.6x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024US$217.1bUS$76.3bUS$7.6b18.4x28.7x2.8x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024US$213.4bUS$76.4bUS$7.2b19.4x29.7x2.8x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024US$208.9bUS$76.1bUS$7.1b19.2x29.2x2.7x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023US$228.8bUS$76.0bUS$6.9b20.8x33.2x3x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023US$204.0bUS$75.8bUS$6.9b15x29.7x2.7x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023US$174.8bUS$73.7bUS$6.6b15x26.6x2.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

26.6x


Total Market Cap: US$174.8bTotal Earnings: US$6.6bTotal Revenue: US$73.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Footwear Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 26.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Footwear industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 15.4x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 26.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.3x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Footwear industry have declined 4.2% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 2.6% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Footwear compare with similar industries?

US Market1.77%
Consumer Discretionary0.85%
Luxury-1.05%
Footwear-0.84%
Apparel, Accessories and Luxury Goods-1.22%
Textiles-1.46%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
CROX CrocsUS$123.6910.9%
+US$584.9m		60.3%PE10x
BIRK Birkenstock HoldingUS$31.342.2%
+US$121.0m		-32.8%PE14.5x
SHOO Steven MaddenUS$42.831.2%
+US$35.9m		29.2%PE21.9x
RCKY Rocky BrandsUS$43.750.9%
+US$2.9m		48.7%PE11.4x

Latest News

ONON
US$27.32
On Holding
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-40.1%
WWW
US$19.48
Wolverine World Wide
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-33.1%
DECK
US$80.23
Deckers Outdoor
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-29.1%
CROX
US$123.69
Crocs
7D
10.9%
1Y
60.3%
Narrative Update • Sep 21

CROX: AI And Digital Mix Matter More Than Geographic Momentum

The Crocs thesis has been reviewed and reaffirmed, with the focus now shifted from product and geographic momentum toward how AI enabled systems, a richer digital mix, and a more balanced product portfolio could influence the durability and quality of earnings. What's Changed Earlier focus was on international growth from China and India as the main offset to North America and a driver of top line acceleration.
NKE
US$36.10
NIKE
7D
-2.6%
1Y
-49.4%
SHOO
US$42.83
Steven Madden
7D
1.2%
1Y
29.2%
Narrative Update • Sep 17

SHOO: New Fashion Footwear Cycle Will Drive Future Earnings Power

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Steven Madden higher from $49.64 to $52.40, citing fresh research that points to a new fashion footwear cycle, benefits from the Kurt Geiger acquisition, and updated EPS and P/E assumptions behind recent price target moves, including the new $60 target. Analyst Commentary Bullish and cautious views on Steven Madden are emerging as new research ties the stock to a potential new fashion footwear cycle and updated earnings assumptions through the medium term.
BIRK
US$31.34
Birkenstock Holding
7D
2.2%
1Y
-32.8%
Narrative Update • Sep 17

BIRK: Brand Momentum And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential

Birkenstock Holding's updated analyst price target has edged lower by about $3, reflecting a blend of reduced fair value assumptions and a higher discount rate. Analysts also highlight resilient brand momentum, solid profitability, and mixed views on growth visibility across key markets.
RCKY
US$43.75
Rocky Brands
7D
0.9%
1Y
48.7%
BIRD
US$2.37
Smartbird
7D
-5.6%
1Y
-62.2%