AM Best Removes From Under Review With Positive Implications and Upgrades Credit Ratings of The Fortegra Group, Inc.'s Insurance Subsidiaries

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.

Business Wire • Jul 31, 2026

Designer Brands (DBI) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 21, 2026

Best Income Stocks to Buy for July 21st

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

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 21, 2026

Best Value Stocks to Buy for July 21st

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

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 21, 2026

Buy 5 Small-Cap Retail Apparel and Shoes Stocks for a Stable Portfolio

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 18, 2026

Designer Brands Q1 Earnings Call Signals Margin-Led Momentum

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 16, 2026

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

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

Seeking Alpha • Jun 15, 2026

Designer Brands Stock Dips 21% Despite Posting Q1 Earnings Beat

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

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 10, 2026

Designer Brands shares plunge despite Q1 beat as guidance signals deceleration

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.

Proactive Investors • Jun 9, 2026

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

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

Seeking Alpha • Jun 10, 2026