Designer Brands Inc.

Designer Brands Inc.

5.60
EUR
+0.25
(+4.67%)
0.39EPS
17.97P/E
267.95MMarket Cap
Dec 08Next Earn
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
2026 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
26.1
28.24
31.99
33.9
35.06
40.53
48.67
30.87
43.77
49.04
50.17
56.08
58.09
57.53
Basic EPS, GAAP
1.67
1.73
1.66
1.55
0.84
-0.26
1.32
-6.75
2.12
2.41
0.47
-0.2
-0.17
0.34
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
2.34
1.12
1.73
1.56
1.68
1.4
1.66
1.91
2.01
2.17
1.75
0.58
1.57
2.38
Dividend per Share
0.37
0.76
0.85
0.81
0.8
1.02
1.01
- -
0.18
0.2
0.2
0.19
0.19
0.2
Book Value per Share
11
11.44
11.05
11.69
11.94
10.62
10.05
3.36
5.62
6.8
6.28
5.81
5.67
5.9
Tangible Book Value per Share
10.72
11.15
10.73
10.26
11.61
8.89
8.14
1.85
4.13
4.77
2.67
1.32
1.41
1.78
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
91
88
82
80
80
78
72
72
73
68
61
54
50
50
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
2,369
2,496
2,620
2,718
2,806
3,178
3,493
2,235
3,197
3,315
3,075
3,009
2,893
2,893
Operating Margin (%)
10.19
9.71
8.15
6.62
6.48
3.73
3.58
-19.78
6.19
5.51
2.21
1.33
1.42
3.13
Depreciation Expense
64
68
74
83
81
79
87
78
81
81
66
64
59
58
Net Income, GAAP
151
153
136
124
67
-20
94
-489
154
163
29
-11
-8
17
Effective Tax Rate (%)
37.96
39.25
38.06
38.91
47.29
279.41
21.1
- -
10.72
- -
27.32
- -
311.46
44.12
Profit Margin (%)
6.39
6.14
5.19
4.58
2.4
-0.64
2.71
-21.87
4.83
4.91
0.95
-0.35
-0.29
0.59
Working Capital
528
465
472
443
543
492
221
28
155
154
155
144
120
135
LT Debt
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
160
1,037
950
819
912
1,067
1,119
1,025
1,030
Total Equity
999
1,011
905
937
955
832
721
243
412
436
363
282
288
307
Return on Invested Capital (%)
15.88
14.44
13.57
12.99
6.81
-10.67
6.76
- -
12.27
- -
3.31
- -
-6.5
3.6
Return on Capital (%)
16.33
15.26
14.21
13.52
7.15
-2.55
6.83
- -
12.49
- -
3.33
- -
-6.99
2.68
Return on Common Equity (%)
16.29
15.26
14.2
13.51
7.13
-2.29
12.17
-101.4
47.14
38.49
7.34
-3.31
-2.99
5.82

Capital Structure

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.
Jan'26
Apr'27
Jul'27
ST Debt
182
165
179
LT Borrowings
428
469
416
LT Finance Leases
597
593
614
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
50
51
51
Market Capitalization
313
381
309

Working Capital

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.
Jan'26
Apr'27
Jul'27
Total Current Assets
708
764
763
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
51
50
52
Accounts Receivable, Net
37
46
43
Inventories
564
587
595
Total Current Liabilities
588
603
627
Payables & Accruals
320
354
362
ST Debt
182
165
179
Deferred Revenue
41
37
36

Growth Rates

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
-4.86%
7.68%
2.12%
Free Cash Flow
- -
- -
149.66%
Net Income, GAAP
-172.9%
-73.07%
-20.62%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
2.76%
6.7%
-3.87%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
-7.65%

Quarterly Revenue

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
747
772
777
714
3,009
2026
687
740
752
714
2,893
2027
696
731
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
0.01
0.24
0.25
-0.8
-0.2
2026
-0.37
0.21
0.37
-0.4
-0.17
2027
0.02
0.34
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

USD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.19
2026
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.19
2027
0.05
0.05
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

CEO
Douglas M. Howe
Full Time Employees
13,000
Sector
Retail trade
Industry
Apparel/Footwear retail
Address
810 DSW Drive Columbus OH United States 43219
IPO Date
Jun 29, 2005
Business
Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) operates as a leading footwear and accessories retailer in North America, offering a wide range of branded shoes, handbags, clothing, and accessories through its multi-channel platform that includes e-commerce sites, brand.built stores, and Designer Shoe Warehouse outlets. The company provides core products such as licensed and owned-brand footwear including brands like Nine West, Vince Camuto, and DSW Home; apparel and accessories from designers like Steve Madden and Badgley Mischka; and value-oriented private labels targeted at value-conscious consumers, professionals, and fashion enthusiasts. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Designer Brands serves customers across the United States, Canada, and select international markets through approximately 650 locations and digital platforms, with a focus on omnichannel retail in the specialty footwear and accessories segment. In recent developments, the company has pursued strategic expansions including the launch of new brand.built store formats emphasizing premium designer assortments and enhanced customer experiences; formed key partnerships with luxury brands to broaden exclusive product offerings; and completed acquisitions of inventory and assets from distressed retailers to strengthen supply chain resilience amid market shifts. Additionally, Designer Brands announced operational reorganizations in 2024 to optimize its store portfolio by closing underperforming locations while investing in high-growth digital and experiential retail formats.

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