AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · CALERES INC (CAL)

Caleres Names Dan Karpel CFO; Expects Q1 EPS Above Previous Guidance

Positive Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Caleres appointed Dan Karpel, its interim chief financial officer since January 2026, as chief financial officer effective immediately on May 20, 2026. The same release said the company expects first-quarter earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.39 to $0.41, which it describes as above its previous guidance, and it will report results on June 4.

Key points

  • Dan Karpel appointed CFO effective May 20, 2026; he has been interim CFO since January 21, 2026
  • Base salary of $550,000 with a target annual cash incentive of 65% of base salary
  • Q1 2026 GAAP EPS expected at $0.39 to $0.41; adjusted EPS expected at $0.35 to $0.37
  • Q1 sales expected at $667 million; results to be reported June 4, 2026 before market open

The filing

CompanyCALERES INC (CAL)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 20, 2026, 7:55 AM ET
Accession number0000014707-26-000062

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

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