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Designer Brands Inc.NYSE:DBI Stock Report

Market Cap US$300.6m
Share Price
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1Y33.3%
7D11.8%
1D-1.8%
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Designer Brands Inc.

NYSE:DBI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$300.6m

Designer Brands (DBI) Stock Overview

Engages in the design, production, and retailing of footwear and accessories in the United States, Canada, and internationally. More details

DBI fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation1/6
Future Growth3/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health2/6
Dividends3/6

Rewards

Price-To-Earnings ratio (17.1x) is below the US market (18.4x)

Earnings are forecast to grow 41.92% per year

Became profitable this year

Risk Analysis

Interest payments are not well covered by earnings

Large one-off items impacting financial results

Unstable dividend track record


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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Designer Brands
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$5.88
52 Week HighUS$9.17
52 Week LowUS$3.11
Beta1.25
1 Month Change-0.17%
3 Month Change-9.40%
1 Year Change33.33%
3 Year Change-50.75%
5 Year Change-55.66%
Change since IPO-77.09%

Recent News & Updates

Seeking Alpha • Sep 11

Designer Brands: My Strong Sell Is Over (Rating Upgrade)

Summary 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. Retail remains DBI's core, but brand development is gaining strategic importance amid ongoing turnaround efforts. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Sep 11

Designer Brands: My Strong Sell Is Over (Rating Upgrade)

Summary 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. Retail remains DBI's core, but brand development is gaining strategic importance amid ongoing turnaround efforts. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jan 29

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Designer Brands Inc.'s (NYSE:DBI) P/S

There wouldn't be many who think Designer Brands Inc.'s ( NYSE:DBI ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.1x is worth a...
Analysis Article • Jan 06

Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Amongst...
Analysis Article • Nov 30

Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.05

Designer Brands Inc. ( NYSE:DBI ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.05 per share on the 19th of December...
Analysis Article • Nov 27

Should You Think About Buying Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE:DBI) Now?

Designer Brands Inc. ( NYSE:DBI ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of...
Analysis Article • Oct 12

Is Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) A Risky Investment?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article • Sep 11

Returns At Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) Are On The Way Up

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Typically, we'll want to...
Analysis Article • Jun 11

At US$3.05, Is It Time To Put Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE:DBI) On Your Watch List?

While Designer Brands Inc. ( NYSE:DBI ) might not have the largest market cap around , it led the NYSE gainers with a...
Analysis Article • May 22

Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.05

Designer Brands Inc.'s ( NYSE:DBI ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.05 per share on 18th of June. The...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 20

Designer Brands Is Not Attractive After Q4, Pre- Or Post-Rally

Summary Designer Brands Inc. posted positive comparable sales for the first time in over two years, driven by a stronger athletic assortment but at the cost of margin recovery. Despite moderate business improvement expected for fiscal 2025, DBI's high leverage, razor-thin margins, and questionable capital allocation make its current valuation unjustified. DBI's balance sheet remains highly leveraged with $500 million in debt and $50 million in annual interest expense, raising concerns about financial stability. Given the high debt, poor capital allocation, and uncertain margin trajectory, I maintain a Hold rating on DBI stock. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Mar 20

Investors Could Be Concerned With Designer Brands' (NYSE:DBI) Returns On Capital

If we're looking to avoid a business that is in decline, what are the trends that can warn us ahead of time? More often...
Analysis Article • Mar 20

Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.05

Designer Brands Inc. ( NYSE:DBI ) will pay a dividend of $0.05 on the 11th of April. This makes the dividend yield...
Analysis Article • Feb 25

Here's Why Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...
Seeking Alpha • Feb 20

Designer Brands: Cheap, But With Several Caveats

Summary Designer Brands Inc. shares have plummeted over 50% since a disappointing Q1 FY 2024, driven by weak consumer spending and poor boot sales due to warm weather. The company faces significant challenges, including high interest expenses, lack of turnaround visibility, and declining market share in boots, despite some recent beneficial owner buying. The shares do trade for less than nine times FY 2025 EPS are at historical lows based on price to sales ratio, and yield nearly four percent. Buy the dip? An analysis follows in the paragraphs below. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jan 30

Is It Time To Consider Buying Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE:DBI)?

Designer Brands Inc. ( NYSE:DBI ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during...
Seeking Alpha • Dec 12

Designer Brands Is Buying Back Shares At The Expense Of Even More Leverage Risk

Summary Designer Brands' 3Q24 results show topline challenges across all segments, with US retail down 2.8%, Canada down 4.6%, and owned brands down 7.5%. Despite cutting $20 million in SG&A, DBI's financial risk increased due to repurchasing shares with expensive debt, raising concerns about covering interest expenses by Q4. The company's equity remains highly risky; achieving a 3.2% operating margin requires a 10% sales increase, which seems unlikely in current conditions. I maintain a Hold rating on DBI due to deteriorating sales comparables, increased leverage, and uncertain future profitability despite potential for reasonable yield. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Nov 29

Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.05

Designer Brands Inc. ( NYSE:DBI ) will pay a dividend of $0.05 on the 20th of December. This means the annual payment...
Analysis Article • Nov 26

Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

When it comes to investing, there are some useful financial metrics that can warn us when a business is potentially in...
Analysis Article • Oct 11

Is Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI) Using Too Much Debt?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...

Shareholder Returns

DBIUS Specialty RetailUS Market
7D11.8%-3.6%-0.9%
1Y33.3%-13.7%13.9%

Return vs Industry: DBI exceeded the US Specialty Retail industry which returned -13.7% over the past year.

Return vs Market: DBI exceeded the US Market which returned 13.9% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is DBI's price volatile compared to industry and market?
DBI volatility
DBI Average Weekly Movement9.0%
Specialty Retail Industry Average Movement7.3%
Market Average Movement6.9%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market15.3%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market2.9%

Stable Share Price: DBI has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: DBI's weekly volatility (9%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
199113,000Doug Howewww.designerbrands.com

Designer Brands Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, production, and retailing of footwear and accessories in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through two segments: Retail and Brand Portfolio. The company offers dress, casual, and athletic footwear and accessories, as well as handbags for women, men, and kids.

Designer Brands Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Designer Brands's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
DBI fundamental statistics
Market capUS$300.61m
Earnings (TTM)US$17.62m
Revenue (TTM)US$2.89b
17.1x
P/E Ratio
0.1x
P/S Ratio

Is DBI overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
DBI income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$2.89b
Cost of RevenueUS$1.60b
Gross ProfitUS$1.29b
Other ExpensesUS$1.27b
EarningsUS$17.62m

Last Reported Earnings

Aug 01, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)0.34
Gross Margin44.54%
Net Profit Margin0.61%
Debt/Equity Ratio137.6%

How did DBI perform over the long term?

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Dividends

3.4%
Current Dividend Yield
57%
Payout Ratio

Does DBI pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy DBI by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Designer Brands dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateSep 24 2026
Dividend Pay DateOct 07 2026
Days until Ex dividend10 days
Days until Dividend pay date23 days

Does DBI pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/09/14 08:34
End of Day Share Price 2026/09/11 00:00
Earnings2026/08/01
Annual Earnings2026/01/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Designer Brands Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Camilo LyonCanaccord Genuity
Jeff BlackCitigroup Inc
Steven MarottaCL King & Associates, Inc.