Small-cap retail apparel and shoes stocks are rallying in 2026. Five stocks, GCO, DBI, SFIX, TLYS and FOSL, stand out for a stable portfolio.
DBI's first-quarter call spotlights margin gains, cleaner inventory and stronger earnings power, with 2026 EPS now trending toward the high end of guidance.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
DBI beats Q1 earnings and sales estimates, with margin gains and Brand Portfolio growth, yet shares sink 21% on soft demand.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
Designer Brands Inc (NYSE:DBI) shares tumbled more than 21% on Tuesday after the footwear retailer delivered a first-quarter earnings beat but kept its full-year outlook unchanged, a move investors interpreted as a warning of rougher conditions ahead. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.07 for the quarter, topping expectations, even as revenue of $696.4 million came in slightly below consensus.
Designer Brands (DBI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.02 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.26 per share a year ago.
Designer Brands reported a weak Q4, with negative comps, flat retail sales, and operating losses despite improved gross margins. DBI's brand portfolio showed positive growth and profitability but remained a small contributor, while overall sales and comps contracted for the year. Guidance for 2026 calls for flat sales and adjusted EPS of $0.28–0.38, implying a 17x multiple on adjusted earnings with minimal GAAP profitability.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Designer Brands reported lower comparable sales for the fiscal fourth quarter, dragged down by a decline in its direct-to-consumer channel.
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