Key Performance
More- Earnings Score: 52
- Momentum Score: 51
- True Yield: N/A
- Financial Health Score: 39
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Designer Brands Climbs Amid Strong Margins and 2026 Outlook
Designer Brands reported better-than-expected adjusted EPS of -31 cents versus consensus of -49 cents, with gross margins improving to 42.4% from 39.6% year-over-year. While sales missed estimates at $713.6 million, the company provided optimistic 2026 guidance projecting EPS of 28-38 cents versus street view of 16 cents. Shares climbed 5.95% on the results.
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Designer Brands reported strong Q3 financial results, with improved expense management and gross margins, leading to a 48% stock price surge. The company's affordable luxury positioning and strategic initiatives are showing positive momentum.
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Designer Brands reported a soft start to 2025 with deteriorating consumer sentiment, leading to withdrawal of annual guidance and an 18.2% stock price drop, prompting a potential securities class action investigation.
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Designer Brands reported a soft start to 2025 with deteriorating consumer sentiment, leading to withdrawal of annual guidance and an 18.2% stock price drop.
10/21/2025, 5:41 PM • GlobeNewswire
Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims for Designer Brands shareholders after the company withdrew 2025 financial guidance and experienced stock price decline due to challenging market conditions.
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Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims for Designer Brands Inc. shareholders after the company withdrew its 2025 financial guidance and experienced stock price decline due to challenging market conditions.
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Designer Brands Cuts Costs as Q2 Sales Dip
Designer Brands reported Q2 2025 results with a 4.2% decline in net sales, focusing on profitable in-store transactions and cost reduction strategies while repositioning its DSW brand.
09/09/2025, 2:26 PM • The Motley Fool
Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims for Designer Brands shareholders after the company withdrew its 2025 financial guidance and reported a soft start to the year, causing an 18.2% stock price drop.
08/22/2025, 3:31 PM • GlobeNewswire
Pomerantz Law Firm is investigating potential securities fraud by Designer Brands Inc. after the company withdrew its 2025 financial guidance, causing its stock price to drop 18.23%.
08/17/2025, 12:43 PM • GlobeNewswire
Designer Brands reported a challenging first quarter in 2025, experiencing soft performance and withdrawing annual guidance due to unpredictable market conditions, leading to an 18.2% stock price drop.
08/10/2025, 7:19 PM • GlobeNewswire
Pomerantz Law Firm is investigating potential securities fraud at Designer Brands after the company withdrew its 2025 financial guidance, causing its stock price to drop 18.23% on June 10, 2025.
08/09/2025, 12:39 PM • GlobeNewswire
Designer Brands reported a challenging first quarter in 2025, withdrawing annual guidance due to unpredictable macro environment and deteriorating consumer sentiment, causing an 18.2% stock price drop.
08/01/2025, 3:45 PM • GlobeNewswire
Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims against Designer Brands Inc. after the company withdrew its 2025 financial guidance and reported a soft start to the year, causing an 18.2% stock price drop.
07/17/2025, 3:40 PM • GlobeNewswire
Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims against Designer Brands after the company withdrew its 2025 financial guidance and reported a soft start to the year, causing an 18.2% stock price drop.
07/14/2025, 5:00 PM • GlobeNewswire
Pomerantz LLP is investigating potential securities fraud at Designer Brands Inc. after the company withdrew its 2025 financial guidance and experienced an 18.23% stock price drop due to challenging market conditions.
07/14/2025, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire
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Company Profile
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. It sells its products under the Vince Camuto, Keds, Topo, as well as Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Le Tigre, and Hush Puppies brands. The company offers its products through its direct-to-consumer stores and e-commerce sites; and a portfolio of banners, including DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Co, and Rubino; and mobiles applications. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.