Aankondiging • May 21
Charles Smith, Sian Smith, Anthony Smith and Catherine Smith acquired an additional 5.97% stake in Shoe Zone plc (AIM:SHOE). Charles Smith, Sian Smith, Anthony Smith and Catherine Smith acquired an additional 5.97% stake in Shoe Zone plc (AIM:SHOE) on May 19, 2026. Charles Smith and Sian Smith, jointly, purchased 1,226,237 Ordinary Shares, and Anthony Smith and Catherine Smith, jointly, purchased 1,533,693 Ordinary Shares. Following the Transactions, Charles and Sian Smith's holding in the Company has increased to 13,159,931 Ordinary Shares, representing 28.47% and Anthony and Catherine Smith's holding in the Company has increased to 16,460,250 Ordinary Shares, representing 35.61%.
James Hornigold and Ed Beddows of Zeus Capital Limited acted as financial advisor for Shoe Zone plc.
Charles Smith, Sian Smith, Anthony Smith and Catherine Smith completed the acquisition of an additional 5.97% stake in Shoe Zone plc (AIM:SHOE) on May 19, 2026. New Risk • May 21
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of British stocks, typically moving 8.2% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.2% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£23.8m market cap, or US$32.0m). Aankondiging • Feb 04
Shoe Zone plc, Annual General Meeting, Mar 10, 2026 Shoe Zone plc, Annual General Meeting, Mar 10, 2026. Location: its registered office, haramead business centre, humberstone road, leicestershire le1 2lh, leicester United Kingdom New Risk • Feb 03
New minor risk - Earnings quality The company has large one-off items impacting its financial results. One-off items were 26% of the size of the rest of the company's trailing 12-month earnings before tax. This is considered a minor risk. One-off items are incomes or expenses that the company does not expect to repeat in future periods. Examples include profits from the sale of a business or expenses from a restructuring or legal settlements. If the company's reported statutory earnings include a large proportion of one-off items it means they may be an unreliable indicator of its true business performance as the earnings were skewed by these incomes or expenses. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 14% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (1.3% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£24.3m market cap, or US$33.1m). Reported Earnings • Jan 19
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: EPS: UK£0.041 (down from UK£0.16 in FY 2024). Revenue: UK£149.1m (down 7.6% from FY 2024). Net income: UK£1.89m (down 75% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 1.3% (down from 4.6% in FY 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 2.0%. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 2 years compared to a 3.4% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 37% per year and the company’s share price has also fallen by 37% per year. New Risk • Jan 13
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 27% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 27% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported March 2025 fiscal period end). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (1.6% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£31.2m market cap, or US$42.0m). Aankondiging • Jan 05
Shoe Zone plc to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Final Results on Jan 13, 2026 Shoe Zone plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 final results at 8:00 AM, GMT Standard Time on Jan 13, 2026 New Risk • Dec 07
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended March 2025. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported March 2025 fiscal period end). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (1.6% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£33.5m market cap, or US$44.7m). New Risk • Aug 13
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of British stocks, typically moving 8.4% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings (0% payout ratio). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.4% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (1.6% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£32.4m market cap, or US$43.9m). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 11
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 23% to UK£0.85. The fair value is estimated to be UK£1.07, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 16%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 3.4% in a year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 71% in the next year. Reported Earnings • May 26
First half 2025 earnings released: UK£0.049 loss per share (vs UK£0.056 profit in 1H 2024) First half 2025 results: UK£0.049 loss per share (down from UK£0.056 profit in 1H 2024). Revenue: UK£71.5m (down 6.5% from 1H 2024). Net loss: UK£2.26m (down 187% from profit in 1H 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 3.1% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.6% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 16% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year. Aankondiging • Feb 11
Shoe Zone plc, Annual General Meeting, Mar 11, 2025 Shoe Zone plc, Annual General Meeting, Mar 11, 2025. Location: its registered office, haramead business centre, humberstone road, leicestershire le12lh, leicester United Kingdom Reported Earnings • Jan 22
Full year 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.16 (down from UK£0.29 in FY 2023). Revenue: UK£161.3m (down 2.6% from FY 2023). Net income: UK£7.42m (down 44% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 4.6% (down from 8.0% in FY 2023). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 2.8%. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 2 years compared to a 4.5% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 14
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 20% After last week's 20% share price gain to UK£1.05, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 9x. Average forward P/E is 11x in the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Total loss to shareholders of 16% over the past three years. New Risk • Dec 18
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of British stocks, typically moving 12% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 77% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported March 2024 fiscal period end). Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£39.3m market cap, or US$49.9m). Aankondiging • Dec 18
Shoe Zone plc Omits to Pay Final Dividend for the Financial Year Ended 28 September 2024 Shoe Zone plc announced that it is not proposing to pay a final dividend for the financial year ended 28 September 2024. New Risk • Dec 07
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended March 2024. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 40% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported March 2024 fiscal period end). Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£64.7m market cap, or US$82.4m). Aankondiging • Oct 05
Shoe Zone plc to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Final Results on Jan 07, 2025 Shoe Zone plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 final results at 8:00 AM, GMT Standard Time on Jan 07, 2025 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 18
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to UK£1.73, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 10x. Average forward P/E is 14x in the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 214% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 04
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.025 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 11 July 2024. Payment date: 14 August 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 36% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 13%. Within top quartile of British dividend payers (5.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.6%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 03
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to UK£1.35, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 8x. Average forward P/E is 11x in the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 98% over the past three years. Declared Dividend • Jun 17
First half dividend of UK£0.025 announced Dividend of UK£0.025 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 11th July 2024 Payment date: 14th August 2024 Dividend yield will be 10%, which is higher than the industry average of 3.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (36% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (30% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 19% per year over the past 9 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to decline by 20% over the next year. However, it would need to fall by 60% to increase the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range. New Risk • May 29
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: UK£74.0m (US$94.0m) This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 12% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.5% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£74.0m market cap, or US$94.0m). Declared Dividend • May 23
First half dividend of UK£0.025 announced Dividend of UK£0.025 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 11th July 2024 Payment date: 14th August 2024 Dividend yield will be 9.8%, which is higher than the industry average of 3.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (36% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (30% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 19% per year over the past 9 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to decline by 20% over the next year. However, it would need to fall by 60% to increase the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range. Aankondiging • May 22
Shoe Zone plc Proposes Interim Dividend, Payable on 14 August 2024 Shoe Zone plc announced that the Board proposed an interim dividend of 2.5 pence per share, which will become payable on 14 August 2024 to those shareholders on the Company's register as at the close of business on the record date of 12 July 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 11 July 2024. New Risk • May 22
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 18% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 18% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.2% average weekly change). Aankondiging • Apr 17
Shoe Zone plc Announces Anthony Smith Steps Down from the Board Shoe Zone plc announces that from April 16, 2024, Anthony Smith is stepping down from the PLC board to increase his focus on the day to day running of the business. Anthony will remain as a director of Shoe Zone's operating subsidiary, Shoe Zone Retail Limited. Anthony's decision has the full support of the PLC directors. New Risk • Mar 13
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of British stocks, typically moving 7.4% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 12% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.4% average weekly change). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 08
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to UK£2.85, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 12x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 363% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 07
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.15 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 14 March 2024. Payment date: 02 April 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 40% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 6.3%. Within top quartile of British dividend payers (6.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.6%). Declared Dividend • Feb 02
Final dividend of UK£0.15 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of UK£0.15. Ex-date: 14th March 2024 Payment date: 2nd April 2024 Dividend yield will be 7.0%, which is higher than the industry average of 3.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (40% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (31% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 19% per year over the past 9 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to decline by 17% over the next 2 years. However, it would need to fall by 56% to increase the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range. Aankondiging • Jan 31
Shoe Zone plc Proposes Final Dividend, Payable on April 2, 2024 Shoe Zone plc proposed final dividend of 8.9 pence per share. Ex-dividend date is March 14, 2024. Record date is March 15, 2024. The dividend will be payable on April 2, 2024. Reported Earnings • Jan 09
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.29 (vs UK£0.22 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.29 (up from UK£0.22 in FY 2022). Revenue: UK£165.7m (up 6.1% from FY 2022). Net income: UK£13.2m (up 22% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 8.0% (up from 6.9% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.6% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 5.2% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 87% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 61% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Aankondiging • Jan 09
Shoe Zone plc Proposes Final Dividend, Payable in March 2024 Shoe Zone plc proposed that a final dividend of 8.9 pence per share will be paid in March 2024 based on a 40% pay-out ratio (total of 11.4 pence per share, 2022: 8.8 pence per share). New Risk • Dec 03
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended April 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported April 2023 fiscal period end). Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Buying Opportunity • Dec 01
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 9.5%. The fair value is estimated to be UK£2.71, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.4% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 83%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 3.5% in a year. Earnings is forecast to grow by 24% in the next year. Buying Opportunity • Oct 20
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 9.3%. The fair value is estimated to be UK£2.78, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.4% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 83%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 3.5% in a year. Earnings is forecast to grow by 24% in the next year. Buying Opportunity • Sep 25
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 7.3%. The fair value is estimated to be UK£2.80, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.4% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 83%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 2.9% in a year. Earnings is forecast to grow by 4.1% in the next year. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 06
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.025 per share at 3.7% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 13 July 2023. Payment date: 16 August 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 45% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.7%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (6.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.2%). Reported Earnings • May 16
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.031 (vs UK£0.057 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.031 (down from UK£0.057 in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£75.4m (up 7.9% from 1H 2022). Net income: UK£1.53m (down 47% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 2.0% (down from 4.1% in 1H 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 2 years compared to a 6.3% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 83% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 36% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Aankondiging • May 16
Shoe Zone plc Proposes Interim Dividend, Payable on 16 August 2023 Shoe Zone plc announced that the Board proposed an interim dividend of 2.5 pence per share, which will become payable on 16 August 2023 to those shareholders on the Company's register as at the close of business on the record date 14 July 2023. The ex-dividend date will be 13 July 2023. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 17
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 21% share price gain to UK£2.62, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 19x. Average forward P/E is 13x in the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Total returns to shareholders of 48% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Jan 10
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.22 (vs UK£0.14 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.22 (up from UK£0.14 in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£156.2m (up 31% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£10.8m (up 55% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 6.9% (up from 5.9% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 2 years compared to a 5.2% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 52% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Aankondiging • Jan 05
Shoe Zone plc to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Jan 10, 2023 Shoe Zone plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Jan 10, 2023 Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 3 non-independent directors. Senior Independent Non Executive Director Vicky Norrish was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Aankondiging • Oct 25
Shoe Zone plc Announces Second Interim Dividend, Payable on 21 December 2022 The Board announced a one off second interim dividend of 3.0 pence per share. This dividend will become payable on 21 December 2022 to those shareholders on the Company's register as at close of business on the record date of 4 November 2022. The ex-dividend date will be 3 November 2022. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 23
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 19% share price decline to UK£1.54, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 12x. Average forward P/E is 10x in the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Total loss to shareholders of 21% over the past three years. Aankondiging • Aug 03
Shoe Zone plc (AIM:SHOE) commences an Equity Buyback Plan for 5,000,000 shares, under the authorization approved on March 8, 2022. Shoe Zone Plc (AIM:SHOE) commences share repurchases on August 1, 2022, under the program mandated by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on March 8, 2022. As per the mandate, the company is authorized to repurchase up to 5,000,000 ordinary shares. The shares will be repurchased at a price of not less than £0.01 and not more than an amount equal to 105% of the average trading price of the ordinary Shares as derived from the middle market quotations on the London Stock Exchange Daily Official List for the five trading days immediately preceding the date on which a share is contracted to be purchased, and higher of the price of the last independent trade and the highest current independent bid on the trading venue where the purchase is carried out. The authority shall expire at the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting to be held in 2023, unless varied or revoked in a General Meeting or March 8, 2023, whichever is earlier.
On July 29, 2022, the company entered into an irrevocable and non-discretionary agreement with Zeus Capital Limited. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to £1 million worth of its shares. The repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares and then cancelled periodically. The program will be valid up to August 31, 2022. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 07
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.025 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 14 July 2022. Payment date: 17 August 2022. Trailing yield: 2.9%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.3%). In line with average of industry peers (3.2%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 01
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 20% share price gain to UK£1.80, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 14x. Average forward P/E is 9x in the Specialty Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Total loss to shareholders of 15% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 18
First half 2022 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations First half 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.057 (up from UK£0.042 loss in 1H 2021). Revenue: UK£69.9m (up 73% from 1H 2021). Net income: UK£2.87m (up UK£4.98m from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 4.1% (up from net loss in 1H 2021). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 7.7%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 7.3%, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 12% per year. Aankondiging • May 17
Shoe Zone plc Proposes Interim Dividend, Payable on August 17, 2022 The Board of Shoe Zone plc therefore proposed an interim dividend of 2.5 pence per share. The interim dividend will become payable on 17 August 2022 to those shareholders on the Company's register as at the close of business on the record date 15 July 2022. The ex-dividend date is 14 July 2022. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 3 non-independent directors. Senior Independent Non Executive Director Vicky Norrish was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Jan 13
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: UK£0.14 (up from UK£0.24 loss in FY 2020). Revenue: UK£119.1m (down 2.8% from FY 2020). Net income: UK£7.01m (up UK£18.9m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 5.9% (up from net loss in FY 2020). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 7.7%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 7.7%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 31%, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the retail industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 61 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Executive Departure • Feb 23
Finance Director & Director has left the company On the 22nd of February, Peter Foot's tenure in the role of Finance Director & Director ended. We don't have any record of a personal shareholding under Peter's name. A total of 3 executives have left over the last 12 months. Aankondiging • Feb 22
Shoe Zone Announces Peter Foot, Its Finance Director, Left the Business with Immediate Effect Shoe Zone announced that Peter Foot, its Finance Director, has left the business with immediate effect. The Board has started the search for a replacement and a further announcement will be made in due course once an appointment has been made. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 19
New 90-day high: UK£0.69 The company is up 41% from its price of UK£0.49 on 20 November 2020. The British market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 3.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 30
New 90-day high: UK£0.63 The company is up 42% from its price of UK£0.44 on 01 October 2020. The British market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 11% over the same period. Aankondiging • Nov 27
Shoe Zone plc to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Mar 08, 2021 Shoe Zone plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 results on Mar 08, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 24
New 90-day high: UK£0.56 The company is up 5.0% from its price of UK£0.54 on 25 August 2020. The British market is also up 5.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company’s price trend is similar to the market over that time. However, it underperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 17% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 29
New 90-day low: UK£0.38 The company is down 40% from its price of UK£0.63 on 30 July 2020. The British market is down 5.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 22% over the same period.