Designer Brands Inc. DBI

6.13 (0.14) (2.23%) as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$324.1M
P/E
21.9×
Growth Flags show if company had growth for consecutive years

Insider Decisions

Total sells 1.77
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — — 2 — — — — — 1 — — 2
Insider Ownership 29.93%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 324.13
Revenue 2,892.98
Net Income 25.11
Free Cash Flow 119.92
Net Debt 371.47
Current Ratio 1.22
Debt/Equity 1.41
P/E ratio 21.89
P/S ratio 0.11
P/B ratio 1.04
Past 5Y EPS Growth 21.96%
This Y EPS Growth 217.34%
Next Y EPS Growth 37.83%
Next 5Y EPS Growth 82.78%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.10
Annual Dividend Rate 0.20
Annual Dividend Yield 2.11%
total individual payouts
2029 Powerpack
2028 Powerpack
2027 Powerpack
2026 0.20
0.05
0.05
0.05
2025 0.20
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
2024 0.20
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
2023 0.20
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
2022 0.20
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
2021 Powerpack
2020 0.10
0.10
2019 1.00
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
2018 1.00
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
2017 0.80
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
2016 0.80
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2024 2025 2026 Q'26
Cash 49 45 51 52
Receivables 84 50 59 80
Inventory 571 600 564 595
Other — — — —
777 735 708 763
2024 2025 2026 Q'26
Payables 289 272 236 256
ST’ Debt 7 7 7 7
Other — — — —
622 590 588 627
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales 0.99% 5.30% (4.45%)
Cash Flow (7.72%) 0.00% (18.30%)
Earnings 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Book Value (10.99%) 3.06% (13.26%)

Revenue

Apr Jul Oct Jan Year
’26 696 731 — — —
’26 687 740 752 714 2,893
’25 747 772 777 714 3,009
’24 742 792 786 754 3,075
’23 831 859 865 761 3,315
’22 703 817 853 823 3,197
’21 483 490 653 609 2,235
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Operating Cash Flow

Apr Jul Oct Jan Year
’26 (22) 70 — — —
’26 (20) 21 67 42 110
’25 (20) 42 (10) 70 82
’24 23 112 68 (40) 162
’23 (41) 52 27 163 201
’22 (1) 98 68 7 171
’21 (39) (40) (27) (47) (154)
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Apr Jul Oct Jan Year
’26 (32) 58 — — —
’26 (28) 12 57 36 78
’25 (36) 28 (19) 58 31
’24 8 101 51 (53) 107
’23 (53) 37 12 150 146
’22 (7) 90 59 (4) 138
’21 (54) (48) (31) (52) (185)
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Apr Jul Oct Jan Year
’26 0.02 0.31 — — —
’26 (0.36) 0.22 0.35 (0.40) (0.17)
’25 0.01 0.24 0.24 (0.80) (0.20)
’24 0.17 0.56 0.17 (0.52) 0.46
’23 0.34 0.62 0.65 0.66 2.26
’22 0.22 0.55 1.04 0.19 2.00
’21 (3.00) (1.36) (0.56) (1.85) (6.77)
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

3
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
15.14 18.01 13.88 2.60 7.09 9.23 6.14 4.36 2.17 4.74

Analyst estimates 2027–2029

Powerpack
Low Price
22.72 34.63 30.73 16.98 20.48 19.38 13.44 11.57 8.75 9.17
High Price
12,600 12,000 16,100 15,800 14,800 13,500 14,000 14,000 14,000 13,000
Employees
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Revenue/Emp
2,718 2,806 3,178 3,493 2,235 3,197 3,315 3,075 3,009 2,893
Revenue
28.87% 28.48% 29.54% 28.62% 13.93% 33.43% 43.88% 43.06% 42.73% 43.57%
Gross Margin
202 126 11 120 (609) 173 160 40 (11) 2
EBT
7.45% 4.49% 0.34% 3.43% (27.24%) 5.41% 4.81% 1.31% (0.36%) 0.08%
EBT Margin
124 67 (20) 94 (489) 154 163 29 (10) (6)
Net Income
83 81 79 87 88 78 81 66 64 59
Depreciation
33.34 35.00 39.71 47.45 30.95 43.77 49.04 50.17 56.08 58.87
Revenue/Sh
1.52 0.83 (0.26) 1.27 (6.77) 2.00 2.26 0.46 (0.20) (0.17)
Earnings/Sh
2.61 2.38 2.19 2.67 (2.13) 2.35 2.98 2.65 1.53 2.24
Cash Flow/Sh
(1.07) (0.70) (3.31) (1.06) (0.43) (0.45) (0.81) (0.90) (0.95) (0.64)
Capex/Sh
1.54 1.68 (1.12) 1.62 (2.56) 1.90 2.17 1.75 0.58 1.59
Free CF/Sh
11.50 11.92 10.40 9.79 3.37 5.65 6.40 5.86 5.19 5.75
Book Value/Sh
82 80 80 74 72 73 68 61 54 49
Shares
14.01 24.13 0.00 11.30 0.00 6.59 4.54 22.55 0.00 0.00
PE Ratio
0.63 0.57 0.69 0.30 0.39 0.30 0.21 0.17 0.09 0.11
PS Ratio
1.84 1.68 2.62 1.45 3.62 2.33 1.61 1.46 0.97 1.17
PB Ratio
0.56 0.47 0.68 0.38 0.52 0.41 0.33 0.29 0.24 0.25
EV/Sales
12.10 9.69 (22.83) (15.24) (2.96) (19.74) (18.92) (9.25) (4.12) (5.62)
EV/FCF
213 191 175 197 (154) 171 201 162 82 110
Op' Cash Flow
(88) (56) (265) (78) (31) (33) (55) (55) (51) (32)
Capex
125 135 (89) 119 (185) 138 146 107 31 78
FCF
443 543 492 221 28 155 154 155 144 120
Working Cap'
— — 160 377 335 428 471 427 491 435
Total Debt
(209) (301) (9) 265 275 355 412 378 446 384
Net Debt
937 955 832 721 243 412 433 359 278 282
Sh' Equity
8.89% 4.73% (1.35%) 4.63% (22.01%) 7.74% 8.08% 1.42% (0.52%) (0.42%)
ROA
17.16% 11.94% 4.48% 8.07% (70.71%) 16.72% 13.86% 6.14% 3.01% 4.48%
ROIC
13.51% 7.13% (2.29%) 12.17% (101.40%) 47.14% 38.49% 7.34% (3.31%) (2.99%)
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

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Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) key facts

  • Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) is a Footwear & Accessories company in the Consumer Cyclical sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Designer Brands Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2026 (year ended January 2026) was $2.9 billion, down 3.87% from fiscal 2025.
  • As of September 25, 2026, DBI traded at $6.13, a market capitalization of $324.1 million.
  • Designer Brands Inc. pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share, a yield of 2.11%, with a payout ratio of 9.85%.
  • Return on equity was −2.99% and debt-to-equity 1.40.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations.

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Latest News

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15 Sep

3

Designer Brands Inc. will test affordable luxury shop-in-shops at DSW stores. Testing affordable luxury shop-in-shops may influence product positioning and competitive stance on a limited scale.

13 Sep

3

Designer Brands reports doubled profits while Wall Street maintains heavy short bets against the stock. Short interest despite profit growth creates mixed signals that may sway near-term sentiment without fundamentally shifting company trajectory.

10 Sep

4

Designer Brands Inc raised guidance after highlighting brand performance in its Q2 2026 earnings call. Raised guidance signals stronger expected financial results and improved investor outlook for Designer Brands Inc.

4

Designer Brands raised its full-year profit outlook after beating quarterly earnings expectations. Earnings beat combined with raised full-year outlook signals stronger financial results likely to lift stock performance.

4

Designer Brands raised full-year EPS guidance despite Q2 revenue falling 1.2%. Raising full-year EPS guidance signals stronger profitability outlook that can shift stock trajectory and investor sentiment.

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Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript covering financial results, operations and outlook. Quarterly earnings updates can moderately shift near-term stock sentiment and valuation without altering long-term trajectory.

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Designer Brands Inc. released Q2 2026 earnings call details covering financial results, operational updates and forward guidance for the company. Earnings call provides updates on financial performance and strategy that may moderately influence near-term market views.

3

Designer Brands Inc. raised its full-year guidance after reporting second-quarter results. Guidance increase points to stronger expected results that may lift near-term stock performance without reshaping long-term strategy.

3

Designer Brands Inc. held its Q2 2027 earnings call covering quarterly financial results, revenue, earnings, and forward guidance for the footwear retailer. Earnings call details typically drive short-term stock moves without fundamentally shifting company trajectory.

3

Designer Brands Inc. reported its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings release may shift near-term stock price and sentiment without altering long-term strategy.

31 Jul

4

SHOO stock jumped 10% after beating Q2 earnings and raising FY26 outlook. Q2 earnings beat with raised FY26 outlook drives major stock gains and improved performance trajectory.

30 Jul

4

DBI Q1 earnings beat expectations on store growth and tariff refunds, prompting an upgraded outlook. Earnings beat plus raised outlook from core growth and refunds points to material positive shift in performance trajectory.

17 Jul

3

Designer Brands Inc. marks 35 years of operations by advancing an updated business strategy focused on adaptation and growth. Evolving strategy at 35-year milestone moderately affects competitive positioning and operations.

16 Jun

3

Designer Brands Inc. Q1 earnings call highlights margin-led momentum as key driver for performance. Q1 earnings call margin signals indicate moderately noticeable influence on DBI financial performance.

10 Jun

3

Designer Brands Inc. shares plunged 21% after the company posted a Q1 earnings beat. Large stock drop after earnings beat points to weak forward outlook that can pressure near-term valuation and sentiment.

9 Jun

4

Designer Brands Inc. shares plunged nearly 22% after Q1 earnings release. Weak Q1 results triggered sharp selloff reflecting fundamental challenges for Designer Brands.

4

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Q1 2026 earnings call highlighted strong brand portfolio growth. Q1 earnings highlights with brand growth point to significant effects on DBI financial trajectory and investor views.

4

Designer Brands shares plunged after Q1 earnings beat, as company guidance signaled decelerating growth ahead. Guidance warning of slowing growth triggered sharp share price drop and directly pressures future performance outlook.

3

Designer Brands Inc. stock declined after the company released disappointing earnings guidance. Disappointing earnings guidance signals weaker expected financial results that can pressure near-term valuation and sentiment.

3

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) stock fell after reporting an earnings beat, as investors reacted negatively to disappointing full-year outlook guidance. Disappointing full-year outlook pressures near-term stock performance despite earnings beat.

3

Designer Brands shares fell 9% after weak forward guidance despite a first-quarter earnings beat. Weak guidance points to softer sales and margins ahead for Designer Brands.

3

Designer Brands Inc. reported first quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly results can move stock price and short-term sentiment but rarely shift long-term strategy.

27 Mar

4

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) is consolidating its US and Canadian retail businesses into a single unified operation. Consolidating US and Canada retail operations is a major strategic move to streamline management, cut costs, and improve competitiveness.

3

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Q4 results show flat retail sales offset by strong brand portfolio performance and disciplined inventory management. Q4 flat sales balanced by brand strength and inventory control indicate moderate positive influence on financial performance.

26 Mar

4

DSW, a Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) brand, is expanding into beauty, wellness, and other high-growth categories to drive future sales. Expansion into beauty and wellness categories signals a major strategic diversification poised to enhance revenue streams and competitive positioning.

4

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Q4 2025 earnings call highlights navigating operational challenges through strategic adjustments amid mixed financial results and forward guidance. Q4 2025 earnings highlights detail strategic responses to challenges likely to significantly shape DBI's financial trajectory and investor sentiment.

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Designer Brands Inc. released Q4 2025 earnings call summary detailing financial results, operational updates, and future outlook. Q4 earnings call summaries disclose quarterly financials, guidance, and strategies that significantly shape investor sentiment and company trajectory.

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Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) released Q4 2025 earnings call transcript covering financial results, operational updates, and forward-looking guidance. Q4 earnings transcript discloses key financial metrics, strategic updates, and outlook that significantly shape investor expectations and stock performance.

3

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI), DSW's parent, narrowed its Q4 loss despite flat sales, but shares fell. Narrowed Q4 loss signals financial improvement amid flat sales and negative share reaction.

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Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) comparable sales have fallen. Declining comparable sales directly pressure revenue and profitability with moderately noticeable financial impact.

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