Designer Brands Guides For A Flat FY26 But Still Trades At 17x Adjusted Earnings

Designer Brands reported a weak Q4, with negative comps, flat retail sales, and operating losses despite improved gross margins. DBI's brand portfolio showed positive growth and profitability but remained a small contributor, while overall sales and comps contracted for the year. Guidance for 2026 calls for flat sales and adjusted EPS of $0.28–0.38, implying a 17x multiple on adjusted earnings with minimal GAAP profitability.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 27, 2026

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Mar 26, 2026

Designer Brands Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

Third consecutive quarter of improved top line rate of change in comparable sales and net sales Fourth quarter consolidated gross margin increased 280 basis points year-over-year Full year adjusted operating income significantly above high end of guidance 2026 guidance reflects meaningful growth in profitability COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 26, 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 three months and year ended January 31, 2026. "Our fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 results reflect disciplined execution as we strengthened the business and delivered sequential improvement across key financial metrics throughout the year," said Doug Howe, Chief Executive Officer.

PRNewsWire • Mar 26, 2026

Designer Brands Comparable Sales Fall

Designer Brands reported lower comparable sales for the fiscal fourth quarter, dragged down by a decline in its direct-to-consumer channel.

WSJ • Mar 26, 2026

Designer Brands Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Release Date

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 12, 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 fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings on March 26, 2026. Management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 am E.T.

PRNewsWire • Mar 12, 2026

Designer Brands Inc. Appoints Sheamus Toal as Chief Financial Officer

Appointment Effective February 16, 2026 COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the "Company," "we," "us," "our," and "Designer Brands"), today announced that Sheamus Toal will join the company as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer, effective February 16, 2026. Mark Haley, who has served as Interim Principal Financial Officer during the transition period, will return full time to his position as Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer.

PRNewsWire • Feb 11, 2026

Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Designer Brands (DBI) is a Great Choice

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

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 17, 2025

Is Designer Brands (DBI) Stock Outpacing Its Retail-Wholesale Peers This Year?

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

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 12, 2025

Designer Brands Analysts Boost Their Forecasts Following Strong Q3 Earnings

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

Benzinga • Dec 10, 2025

Designer Brands Q3: A Clear EPS Beat, But Not Good Enough

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.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 10, 2025