Designer Brands Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date PR Newswire COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 20, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI), one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, announced the Company will issue its second quarter 2026 earnings on September 10, 2026. Management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 am E.T.

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has removed from under review with positive implications and upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent) of the operating subsidiaries of The Fortegra Group, Inc. (Fortegra) (headquartered in Jacksonville, FL). Fortegra is a wholly owned subsidiary of DB Insurance Co., Ltd. (DBI). The property/casualty (P/C) operating subs.

Designer Brands (DBI) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

DBI, IX and ALRS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on July 21, 2026.

IX, ARW and DBI made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on July 21, 2026.

Small-cap retail apparel and shoes stocks are rallying in 2026. Five stocks, GCO, DBI, SFIX, TLYS and FOSL, stand out for a stable portfolio.

DBI's first-quarter call spotlights margin gains, cleaner inventory and stronger earnings power, with 2026 EPS now trending toward the high end of guidance.

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

DBI beats Q1 earnings and sales estimates, with margin gains and Brand Portfolio growth, yet shares sink 21% on soft demand.