Designer Brands presents a mixed fundamental picture: gross margin appears to have reset from a ~32% baseline in early 2024 to the 43–50% range across 2025–2026 (including 50.0% in 2026Q2), yet revenue has stagnated in a $687M–$777M quarterly band with predominantly negative YoY growth, suggesting the margin…
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Sep 10, 2026 | $0.34+31.9% vs $0.26 | $731M-1.9% vs $745M |
Q3 2026 Jun 9, 2026 | $0.07+250.0% vs $0.02 | $696M-0.1% vs $697M |
Q2 2026 Mar 26, 2026 | -$0.31+35.4% vs -$0.48 | $714M-0.7% vs $719M |
Q4 2025 Dec 9, 2025 | $0.38+111.1% vs $0.18 | $752M+4.7% vs $719M |
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Designer Brands Inc. (DBI)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6.43 | $326.5M | 21.25 | -3.87% | 0.59% | 5.73% | 3.06% | |
| $12.69 | $428.17M | 7.89 | 1.29% | 1.84% | 8.28% | 2.28% | |
| $14.54 | $395.25M | 16.32 | -5.62% | 2.2% | 3.57% | 4.18% | |
| $130.96 | $3.97B | 15.75 | 17.93% | 10.45% | 18.94% | — | |
| $151.86 | $7.55B | 10.96 | -1.5% | 16.2% | 48.76% | — | |
| $86.71 | $11.81B | 11.07 | 9.76% | 19% | 43.56% | — |
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Sep 10, 2026·SEC
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Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) reported $2.89B in revenue in fiscal year 2025, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 349% more than the $644.3M of fiscal year 2002.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) revenue fell by 0.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) earned $16.9M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 0.6% net margin).
Yes. Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) pays a dividend that yields 3.06% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) had a return on equity (ROE) of 5.7% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) generated $144.4M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
