Designer Brands (DBI) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.
Designer Brands (DBI) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.
Designer Brands Inc. is rated BUY after a 15% post-earnings rally driven by EPS beat and raised FY27 guidance. DBI's own brands, especially Topo and Jessica Simpson, delivered strong double-digit sales growth, supporting margin expansion despite weak top-line retail sales. Gross profit margin rose to 50% (+6.4 pts yoy), and operating profit more than doubled, aided by lower promotions and tariff refunds.
Designer Brands Inc. has shown signs of a turnaround after prolonged operational struggles and underperformance. Q3 2025 marked a notable shift, with adjusted EPS of $0.38 beating expectations by $0.20 and driving improved share performance. Despite recent progress, DBI remains a watchlist candidate rather than a compelling buy, as turnaround durability is still being tested.
Designer Brands' comparable sales fell, but it still increased profits. It's delivering significant margin expansion due to better inventory controls and product selection.
Designer Brands Inc (NYSE:DBI) reported second-quarter adjusted earnings that topped analyst estimates and raised its full-year profit guidance, sending shares up 5.4%. The footwear and accessories retailer posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.34 for the quarter, beating the average analyst estimate of $0.26.
Designer Brands (DBI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.25 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.34 per share a year ago.
Raising full year guidance following strong operating performance and positive start to third quarter Generated double-digit Brand Portfolio sales growth Drove a meaningful improvement in profitability year-over-year Reduced total debt by $93.0 million compared to the second quarter last year COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 10, 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 second quarter ended August 1, 2026.