During the fourth quarter and full year 2025, the Company spent $5.2 million and $13.5 million, respectively, on shares acquired through the net settlement of employees’ stock awards. Quarterly Cash Dividend The Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share. The dividend is payable on March 20, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 11, 2026. 2026 Outlook For 2026, the Company expects revenue will increase 9% to 11% compared to 2025. Due to uncertainty related to recent developments with respect to tariff policy in the United States, the Company is not providing earnings guidance at this time. Conference Call Information Interested stockholders are invited to listen to the conference call scheduled for today, February 25, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, which will include a discussion of the Company’s fourth quarter and fiscal year end 2025 earnings results and fiscal year 2026 revenue outlook. The call will be webcast live on the Company’s website at https://investor.stevemadden.com . A webcast replay of the conference call will be available on the Company’s website or via the following webcast link https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/iirmqugn beginning today at approximately 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. About Steve Madden Steve Madden designs, sources and markets fashion-forward footwear, accessories and apparel. In addition to marketing products under

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