Designer Brands (DBI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI), formerly known as DSW Inc., is a leading footwear and accessories retailer headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Since its founding in 1991 by Mike and Stacy Schwartz, the company has grown from a single designer shoe outlet to a multi‐channel platform that serves style‐conscious customers across North America. In October 2021, the firm adopted the Designer Brands name to better reflect its evolution into a diversified apparel and footwear business.

The company’s primary retail division operates under the DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) banner, offering branded and private‐label footwear for men, women and children. Alongside brick‐and‐mortar stores, Designer Brands maintains robust e‐commerce and mobile channels, catering to a broad demographic of bargain hunters and fashion enthusiasts. In addition to retail, the firm’s Camuto Group designs, sources, and markets footwear and accessories for wholesale partners and licensees, extending its reach into department stores and specialty shops.

With operations spanning all 50 U.S. states and parts of Canada, Designer Brands has built an extensive network of more than several hundred physical locations complemented by its digital storefronts. The company continuously refines its inventory strategy, integrating data analytics and customer loyalty programs to optimize product assortments and enhance the shopping experience. Designer Brands also invests in private label and exclusive collaborations, positioning itself at the intersection of value and trend-driven design.

Leadership at Designer Brands is anchored by President and Chief Executive Officer Roger Rawlins Sr., who brings decades of retail and operational expertise to the role. The executive team includes seasoned professionals across merchandising, marketing, supply chain and finance, all focused on executing the company’s growth plan and driving shareholder value. Through its commitment to customer service, digital innovation and strategic partnerships, Designer Brands aims to maintain its competitive edge in the dynamic footwear and accessories market.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.93 to $3.20
• 50-Day Range: $2.22 to $3.82
• 52-Week Range: $2.18 to $8.45
• Volume: 1.37 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.92 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $149.15 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 6.55%
• Price Target: $3.50
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Designer Brands Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Designer Brands scored higher than 78% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 71st out of 208 stocks in the retail/wholesale sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Designer Brands has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Designer Brands has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 175.00%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Designer Brands are expected to grow by 175.00% in the coming year, from $0.20 to $0.55 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Designer Brands is -4.49, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Designer Brands is -4.49, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Designer Brands has a P/B Ratio of 0.53. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

24.11% of the float of Designer Brands has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Designer Brands has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Designer Brands has recently increased by 5.73%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Designer Brands is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.71%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Designer Brands does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Designer Brands will have a dividend payout ratio of 36.36% next year. This indicates that Designer Brands will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.92

Percentage of Shares Shorted

24.11% of the float of Designer Brands has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Designer Brands has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Designer Brands has recently increased by 5.73%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.35

News Sentiment

Designer Brands has a news sentiment score of -0.35. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.69 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Designer Brands this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Designer Brands to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Designer Brands insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

52.93% of the stock of Designer Brands is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

88.79% of the stock of Designer Brands is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

DBI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DBI shares performed this year?

Designer Brands' stock was trading at $5.34 at the start of the year. Since then, DBI stock has decreased by 42.8% and is now trading at $3.0550.

How were Designer Brands' earnings last quarter?

Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE:DBI) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June, 10th. The company reported ($0.26) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.01 by $0.27. The firm had revenue of $686.91 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $736.02 million. Designer Brands had a negative net margin of 0.97% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.84%.
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How do I buy shares of Designer Brands?

Shares of DBI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Designer Brands own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Designer Brands investors own include Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Endologix (ELGX), Hawkins (HWKN), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), American Water Works (AWK) and Humana (HUM).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/11 Dividend: 3/28/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/11 Dividend: 3/28/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/11/2025
• Record date for 6/18 Dividend: 6/05/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/18 Dividend: 6/05/2025
• Last Earnings: 6/10/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/18/2025
• Today: 7/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/10/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 1/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: RETAIL - APP/SHOE
• Sub-Industry: Apparel Retail
• Current Symbol: NYSE:DBI
• CIK: 1319947
• Web: www.designerbrands.com
• Phone: (614) 237-7100
• Fax: 614-238-4200
• Employees: 14,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Designer Brands: $3.50
• High Price Target: $4.00
• Low Price Target: $3.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +14.6%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.68)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.28
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$10.55 million
• Net Margins: -0.97%
• Pretax Margin: -0.93%
• Return on Equity: -0.84%
• Return on Assets: -0.12%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.93
• Current Ratio: 1.27
• Quick Ratio: 0.25

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.01 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.05
• Cash Flow: $1.69 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 1.81
• Book Value: $5.81 per share
• Price / Book: 0.53

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 48,820,000
• Free Float: 22,981,000
• Market Cap: $149.15 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.66