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.

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Designer Brands Inc. reported a mixed Q1 report. Revenues were still weak as comparable sales declined by -1.1%. Industry trends and macroeconomic pressure weigh on DBI. DBI posted strong gross margin gains and brand portfolio growth, but earnings momentum is guided to reverse in upcoming quarters.

Designer Brands Inc (NYSE:DBI) shares tumbled more than 21% on Tuesday after the footwear retailer delivered a first-quarter earnings beat but kept its full-year outlook unchanged, a move investors interpreted as a warning of rougher conditions ahead. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.07 for the quarter, topping expectations, even as revenue of $696.4 million came in slightly below consensus.

Designer Brands (DBI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.02 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.26 per share a year ago.

Strong momentum continued with first quarter net sales growth meeting and adjusted diluted earnings per share ("EPS") exceeding expectations Gross margin expansion of 240 basis points Anticipates full year 2026 EPS trending toward the high end of guidance range COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the "Company," "we," "us," "our," and "Designer Brands"), one of the world's largest designers, producers, and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2026. "Our strong start to the year was underscored by double-digit sales growth in our Brand Portfolio segment and encouraging stabilization in our Retail segment," said Doug Howe, Chief Executive Officer.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 19, 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 first quarter 2026 earnings on June 9, 2026. Management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 am E.T.