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Designer Brands

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Designer Brands Inc. is a leading global designer, producer, and retailer of footwear and accessories, operating a large-scale retail network alongside a robust brand development portfolio.

Market cap
$275.21M+85.4%
Revenue$2.9B-1.6%
Net income$10.2M+135%
Free cash flow$73.9M+88.1%
EPS (diluted)$0.19+100%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Sep 8, 2026 (in 2 months)
Revenue estimate$745.1M
EPS estimate$0.25

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$696.4M+1.4%
Gross profit$315.3M+7.1%
Operating income$18.9M+339%
Net income$1.2M+107%
EPS (diluted)$0.02+105%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$50.1M+8.9%
Total debt$1.2B-10.0%
Total equity$280.9M+6.6%
Total assets$2.0B-4.5%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow-$22.0M-8.2%
CapEx$9.9M+36.5%
Free cash flow-$31.9M-15.6%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$275.21M+85.4%
Enterprise value$1.45B-0.2%
P/E27×
P/S0.1×0.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin44.1%+1.7pp
Net margin0.4%+0.2pp
FCF margin2.5%+1.2pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity3.8%+2.2pp
Debt / equity4.4×-0.8×
Current ratio1.3×0.0×

Segments

By product

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Women's footwear$297.7M+1.0%
Athletic Footwear$183.7M-6.9%
Wholesale$102.9M+21.8%
Men's footwear$80.2M+2.2%
Accessories and other$42.7M+32.2%

By segment

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Retail$626.7M

Competitors

Profile

Designer Brands Inc. is a leading global designer, producer, and retailer of footwear and accessories, operating a large-scale retail network alongside a robust brand development portfolio. The company leverages an integrated business model to sell national, exclusive, and licensed brands through a multi-channel distribution network including physical stores, e-commerce platforms, and wholesale partnerships. Its core value proposition centers on providing on-trend, fashion-forward footwear at a competitive value through well-known retail banners and a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands.

Competitive position

A leading footwear retailer and brand owner with a dominant presence in the North American market through its DSW banner and a growing portfolio of owned brands.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada, China, Vietnam, Cambodia
Customer segmentsMass market consumers, Retail businesses, International distributors
Business modelB2C Retail, Wholesale, Brand Licensing, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC)
SuppliersThird-party manufacturers (primarily in China, Cambodia, and Vietnam), Logistics service providers, Intellectual property licensors
CustomersEnd-consumers, Third-party retail chains, International wholesale distributors
Listed2005
Employees14.0K
CEODouglas Howe
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Designer Brands's market cap?
Designer Brands (DBI) has a market capitalization of $275.2M and trades on NYSE.
What is Designer Brands's revenue and profitability?
Designer Brands generated $2.9B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $10.2M, representing a net margin of 0.4%. Gross margin stands at 44.1%, with free cash flow of $73.9M. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are Designer Brands's competitors?
Designer Brands's key competitors include Amazon, Macy's, TJX Companies, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Designer Brands partner with?
Designer Brands's notable partners include Authentic Brands Group, American Eagle Outfitters, Soles4Souls, and others.
What subsidiaries does Designer Brands have?
Designer Brands's subsidiaries include Rubino Shoes Inc., ABG-Camuto, LLC.
Where is Designer Brands headquartered?
Designer Brands is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 14,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 2005.