Does Designer Brands (DBI) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Here is how Designer Brands (DBI) and Casey's General Stores (CASY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

The DBI stock rallies as Q3 earnings beat estimates despite softer sales, with stronger traffic and improved inventory discipline lifting the results.

Designer Brands Inc (NYSE: DBI) announced better-than-expected third-quarter adjusted EPS results on Tuesday.

Designer Brands Inc. reported a clear EPS beat in Q3, sending the stock surging. The report still shows weak underlying trends. Comparable store sales remain weak, ultimately driving long-term earnings deterioration. Gross margin expansion through lower markdowns is a clear positive, but gains shouldn't be extrapolated far.

Designer Brands' turnaround is progressing. Management forecast as much as $55 million in adjusted operating profits in 2025.

Designer Brands Inc. stock surged over 40% post-Q3 '25 earnings, driven by sequential sales improvement and high short interest. DBI sales declined year-over-year but showed sequential progress, with management guiding for continued improvement into Q4. Operating income improved moderately on an adjusted basis and significantly on a GAAP basis due to prior-year impairments.

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) shares are set to open almost 24% higher on Tuesday after the footwear retailer reported third quarter results that topped profit expectations, despite revenue falling short of estimates. The company, which primarily sells footwear and accessories through its Designer Shoe Warehouse Stores, reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.38, $0.20 higher than the consensus estimate of $0.18.

Designer Brands (DBI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.18 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.27 per share a year ago.