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Designer Brands Inc.

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Designer Brands Inc. • NYSE
$4.34 ▼ -0.46% (-0.02)
Market Cap $214.13 M
52w High $6.29
52w Low $2.17
Dividend Yield 0.20%
P/E -7.36
Volume 176.16K
Outstanding Shares 49.34M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q2-2025 $739.762M ▲ $296.35M ▼ $10.827M ▲ 1.464% ▲ $0.22 ▲ $-38.957M ▼
Q1-2025 $686.909M ▼ $302.388M ▼ $-17.424M ▲ -2.537% ▲ $-0.36 ▲ $7.542M ▲
Q4-2024 $713.572M ▼ $566.384M ▲ $-38.168M ▼ -5.349% ▼ $-0.71 ▼ $-9.32M ▼
Q3-2024 $777.194M ▲ $224.629M ▼ $13.012M ▼ 1.674% ▼ $0.25 ▲ $38.044M ▼
Q2-2024 $771.9M $224.996M $13.824M 1.791% $0.24 $44.928M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q2-2025 $44.937M ▼ $2.062B ▼ $1.778B ▼ $280.797M ▲
Q1-2025 $46.025M ▲ $2.092B ▲ $1.821B ▲ $266.94M ▼
Q4-2024 $44.752M ▲ $2.009B ▼ $1.727B ▼ $278.491M ▼
Q3-2024 $36.227M ▼ $2.081B ▼ $1.759B ▲ $318.506M ▼
Q2-2024 $38.834M $2.107B $1.748B $355.545M

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q2-2025 $11.281M ▲ $21.443M ▲ $-11.44M ▼ $-11.19M ▼ $-1.088M ▼ $32.206M ▲
Q1-2025 $-17.136M ▲ $-20.366M ▼ $-7.229M ▲ $27.672M ▲ $1.273M ▼ $-27.595M ▼
Q4-2024 $-38.168M ▼ $70.099M ▲ $-11.981M ▼ $-48.249M ▼ $8.525M ▲ $58.118M ▲
Q3-2024 $13.012M ▼ $-9.761M ▼ $-9.221M ▲ $16.528M ▲ $-2.607M ▲ $-19.19M ▼
Q2-2024 $14.082M $41.578M $-13.268M $-32.696M $-4.6M $27.988M

Revenue by Products

Product Q2-2024Q3-2024Q4-2024Q2-2025
Brand Portfolio
Brand Portfolio
 $100.00M ▲$110.00M ▲$180.00M ▲$70.00M ▼
Canada Retail Segment
Canada Retail Segment
 $70.00M ▲$80.00M ▲$140.00M ▲$80.00M ▼
DSW
DSW
 $640.00M ▲$620.00M ▼$1.23Bn ▲$610.00M ▼
Corporate Segment
Corporate Segment
 $-40.00M ▲$0 ▲$0 ▲$0 ▲

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Revenue recovered strongly after the pandemic but has drifted slightly lower over the last two years, suggesting a tougher sales environment and possibly some lost momentum. Profitability has weakened: margins have compressed, operating profit has steadily shrunk, and the company slipped from meaningful profits a few years ago to roughly breakeven, with a small loss most recently. Earnings have been quite volatile over this period, which signals sensitivity to demand, pricing, and cost pressures in a competitive retail landscape.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet is fairly stable in total size, but its quality is mixed. Cash on hand is modest, leaving less of a cushion if conditions worsen. Debt is relatively high compared with the company’s equity base, and equity has eroded recently, pointing to a more leveraged structure and thinner capital buffer. This combination means financial flexibility exists but is not abundant, so sustained weakness in performance would matter more here than for a more conservatively financed retailer.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Despite weaker earnings, the business has continued to generate positive cash flow from operations in recent years, which is a key strength. Free cash flow has also stayed positive, helped by relatively restrained capital spending. However, cash generation has been trending down from its peak, so while the company is still funding itself and its investments, it has less room for error or large new initiatives without improving underlying performance.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge Designer Brands competes in a crowded footwear and apparel retail market, facing pressure from both traditional chains and online-first players, as well as brands selling directly to consumers. Its main differentiators are its large selection, strong DSW brand, and growing portfolio of owned and exclusive brands that can offer better margins and uniqueness. A sizable loyalty program and in‑house design and sourcing capabilities add to its competitive toolkit, but the broader environment remains highly promotional and price-sensitive, limiting easy gains.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D The company is leaning on innovation more than many traditional retailers. Key efforts include AI-driven inventory planning, remodeled “Warehouse Reimagined” stores with digital and interactive elements, and experiments with technologies like augmented-reality try‑on zones. Strategically, the biggest innovation push is around building out owned and licensed brands (including acquisitions like Keds and Topo Athletic) and refreshing the VIP loyalty program. These moves aim to shift the business toward higher-margin, more controllable revenue streams, but they will take time and consistent execution to fully pay off.

Summary

Designer Brands has stabilized sales after the pandemic but has not been able to translate that into sustained, strong profitability; earnings have faded and turned slightly negative most recently. The balance sheet and cash generation are still serviceable but leave limited margin for prolonged underperformance, given modest cash reserves and meaningful debt. Competitively, the company is trying to stand out through its owned brands, loyalty program, and vertically integrated design and sourcing, while modernizing stores and using technology to improve operations. The long-term story hinges on whether these strategic initiatives can offset intense retail competition and a choppy consumer environment, restoring healthier margins without overextending the financial position.

NEWS

November 18, 2025 · 6:45 AM UTC

Designer Brands Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date

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October 27, 2025 · 6:03 PM UTC

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October 26, 2025 · 1:07 PM UTC

Rosen Law Firm Encourages Designer Brands Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - DBI

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October 24, 2025 · 6:26 PM UTC

DBI Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI), You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights

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October 21, 2025 · 5:41 PM UTC

DBI Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI), You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights

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