Designer Brands Inc is a designer, producer, and retailer of footwear and accessories. The company operates in three reportable segments: the U.S. Retail segment, the Canada Retail segment and the Brand Portfolio segment. The U.S. Retail segment operates the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse banner through its direct-to-consumer U.S. stores and e-commerce site. The Canada Retail segment operates The Shoe Company and DSW banners through its direct-to-consumer Canada stores and e-commerce sites. The Brand Portfolio segment earns revenue from the sale of wholesale products to retailers, commissions for serving retailers as the design and buying agent for products under private labels, and the sale of branded products through its direct-to-consumer e-commerce sites.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Designer Brands Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) has returned -21.69% so far this year and 116.85% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, DBI has achieved an annualized return of -12.56%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
The table below presents the monthly returns of Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -16.14% | 13.20% | -17.77% | 3.50% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -6.51% | -17.11% | -8.98% | -23.35% | 25.44% | -32.39% | 17.99% | 34.91% | -3.28% | 4.83% | 17.30% | 76.48% |
| 2024 | -2.94% | 21.52% | 3.60% | -15.47% | 7.83% | -32.24% | 18.95% | -18.73% | 12.67% | -29.02% | -5.52% | 7.01% |
| 2023 | 5.42% | -5.14% | -10.08% | -6.61% | -23.44% | 61.60% | -1.00% | 7.03% | 19.77% | -19.51% | 15.13% | -23.71% |
| 2022 | -7.38% | -0.76% | 3.60% | 1.32% | 12.05% | -16.87% | 10.66% | 19.05% | -7.72% | -1.74% | -0.97% | -26.69% |
| 2021 | 58.47% | 1.96% | 34.47% | 0.11% | -1.69% | -6.87% | -13.79% | -0.48% | -3.73% | -3.84% | 0.22% | -1.73% |
| 2020 | -12.37% | -5.66% | -63.17% | 35.68% | 2.00% | 10.98% | -13.34% | 19.69% | -22.09% | -20.70% | 76.73% | -6.36% |
| 2019 | -1.81% | -18.99% | 6.32% | -5.84% | -9.99% | 4.77% | -4.13% | -1.26% | -4.72% |
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of DBI compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
The current Designer Brands Inc. volatility is 3.64%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 1.95B | 2.01B | 2.08B | 2.01B | 2.01B | 1.98B | 2.47B |
| Temporary Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 5.27M | 3.28M | 3.29M | 3.16M | - | - | - |
| Temporary Equity (USD) | 5.27M | 3.28M | 3.29M | 3.16M | - | - | - |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 282.49M | 278.49M | 359.22M | 432.90M | 412.40M | -3.29M | -2.50M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | 246.30M | 723.41M |
| Equity (USD) | 282.49M | 278.49M | 359.22M | 432.90M | 412.40M | 243.02M | 720.91M |
| Other Non-current Liabilities (USD) | 643.19M | 652.81M | 671.11M | 656.40M | 617.79M | 708.58M | 874.13M |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | 428.21M | 484.29M | 420.34M | 281.04M | 225.54M | 272.32M | 190.00M |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 1.07B | 1.14B | 1.09B | 937.44M | 843.32M | 980.90M | 1.06B |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 322.99M | 301.86M | 313.56M | 335.74M | 376.44M | 457.75M | 354.19M |
| Wages (USD) | 29.29M | 16.97M | 19.34M | 45.02M | 41.60M | 49.86M | 26.77M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 236.20M | 271.52M | 289.37M | 255.36M | 340.88M | 245.07M | 299.07M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 588.47M | 590.35M | 622.27M | 636.13M | 758.92M | 752.68M | 680.03M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 1.66B | 1.73B | 1.71B | 1.57B | 1.60B | 1.73B | 1.74B |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 1.16B | 981.56M | 996.03M | 952.39M | 828.11M | 883.91M | 1.15B |
| Intangible Assets (USD) | 81.24M | 84.64M | 82.83M | 31.87M | 15.53M | 15.64M | 22.85M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | - | 208.20M | 219.94M | 235.43M | 256.79M | 296.47M | 395.01M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 1.24B | 1.27B | 1.30B | 1.22B | 1.10B | 1.20B | 1.56B |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 144.60M | 135.07M | 206.10M | 184.28M | 327.79M | 307.40M | 268.22M |
| Inventory (USD) | 563.55M | 599.75M | 571.33M | 605.65M | 586.43M | 473.18M | 632.59M |
| Current Assets (USD) | 708.15M | 734.82M | 777.43M | 789.93M | 914.22M | 780.59M | 900.81M |
| Assets (USD) | 1.95B | 2.01B | 2.08B | 2.01B | 2.01B | 1.98B | 2.47B |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.