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Designer Brands Inc (DBI)
NYSE:DBI
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jun 04, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.08Last Year’s EPS
0.08Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 20, 2025
|% Change Since: -29.33%
|Next Earnings Date:Jun 04, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflected a mix of positive developments such as a return to positive comps, strong performance in the Brand Portfolio segment, and successful brand growth, alongside challenges like year-over-year sales declines, increased operating expenses, and a soft start to 2025. Positive initiatives were evident, but macroeconomic uncertainties and category-specific struggles were also notable.Company Guidance
In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, Designer Brands Inc. reported a 5% year-over-year decline in total sales due to the inclusion of a 53rd week in the previous year, but excluding that week, comparable sales rose by 1%. For the full year, the company saw a 2% decrease in total sales and a 1.7% decrease in comparable sales, aligning with revised guidance. The company achieved an adjusted EPS of $0.27, reaching the upper end of their revised guidance range of $0.10 to $0.30. Notably, U.S. Retail comps increased by 1% in the fourth quarter, marking a return to positive comps for the first time since Q3 2022, while Canada Retail saw a 5% increase in comps for the quarter. The Brand Portfolio segment experienced a sales growth of approximately 12% in Q4 and 14% for the full year, achieving operating profitability for the first time. The company expanded its gross margins by 100 basis points and reduced operating expenses by nearly 700 basis points in this segment. For fiscal 2025, Designer Brands projects low single-digit sales growth for U.S. Retail, mid to high single-digit growth for Canada Retail, and mid single-digit growth for the Brand Portfolio segment, with an expected EPS range of $0.30 to $0.50, representing a nearly 50% increase at the midpoint compared to 2024.Return to Positive Comps
For the first time in nine quarters, Designer Brands Inc. returned to positive comps in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, with comps up 1% excluding the 53rd week.
Strong Performance in Brand Portfolio Segment
Sales in the Brand Portfolio segment were up approximately 12% for the fourth quarter and roughly 14% for the full year. The segment achieved operating profitability for the first time.
Expansion of Gross Margins
Gross margins expanded by 100 basis points in the Brand Portfolio segment, contributing to a significant improvement in operating margin.
Growth in Key Brands
Topo Athletic and Jessica Simpson brands outperformed expectations throughout the year, with Topo up nearly 80% and Jessica up over 20% in wholesale sales.
DSW Market Share Gain
DSW sales growth outpaced the footwear market, resulting in a 10 basis point gain in footwear market share versus last year.
Return of Cash to Shareholders
Designer Brands returned $79 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in fiscal 2024.
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DBI Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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DBI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Mar 20, 2025 | $3.75 | $3.99 | +6.40% |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $5.72 | $5.93 | +3.67% |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $5.64 | $4.99 | -11.52% |
| Jun 04, 2024 | $10.68 | $8.50 | -20.41% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Designer Brands Inc (DBI) report earnings?
Designer Brands Inc (DBI) is schdueled to report earning on Jun 04, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Designer Brands Inc (DBI) earnings time?
Designer Brands Inc (DBI) earnings time is at Jun 04, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is DBI EPS forecast?
DBI EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is -0.08.
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