Designer Brands INC. (DBI) — SEC Filings

Overview

Designer Brands INC. (DBI) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a 8-K filed on Mar 26, 2026: Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) filed an 8-K on March 26, 2026, to report its results of operations and financial condition, specifically for the period ending March 26, 2026. This filing, under Item 2.02, includes an exhibit (EX-99.1) which is likely a press release detailing their Q4 2025 earnings. Thi

Sentiment Summary

Across 38 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 2 bearish, 35 neutral, 1 mixed. The dominant filing sentiment for Designer Brands INC. is neutral.

Filing Type Overview

Designer Brands INC. (DBI) has filed 1 4, 15 8-K, 6 10-Q, 2 DEF 14A, 2 10-K, 9 SC 13G/A, 3 SC 13G with the SEC between Jan 2024 to Apr 2026.

Filings by Year

2026 · 2025 · 2024

Recent Filings (38)

• 4 Filing — 4 · Apr 6, 2026
• Designer Brands Files 8-K on Q4 2025 Financial Results — 8-K · Mar 26, 2026
  Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) filed an 8-K on March 26, 2026, to report its results of operations and financial condition, specifically for the period ending March
• DBI's Q3 Net Income Jumps 40% Despite Sales Dip — 10-Q · Dec 9, 2025 Risk: medium
  Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) reported a mixed financial performance for the three and nine months ended November 1, 2025. For the three months, net sales decrease
• Designer Brands Inc. Elects New Directors, Adjusts Executive Pay — 8-K · Nov 26, 2025 Risk: low
  Designer Brands Inc. announced on November 20, 2025, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation arrangements. Specifically, the company electe
• Designer Brands Inc. Announces Board and Executive Changes — 8-K · Oct 8, 2025 Risk: medium
  Designer Brands Inc. announced on October 3, 2025, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation arrangements. The filing details the departure o
• Designer Brands Inc. Files 8-K — 8-K · Sep 19, 2025 Risk: low
  Designer Brands Inc. filed an 8-K on September 19, 2025, reporting an event that occurred on September 18, 2025. The filing is categorized under 'Other Events'
• DBI's Q2 Profit Plunges Amidst Sales Slump, Impairment Charges — 10-Q · Sep 9, 2025 Risk: high
  Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) reported a net loss of $6.597 million for the six months ended August 2, 2025, a significant decline from a net income of $14.607 mil
• Designer Brands Inc. Files 8-K on Shareholder Votes — 8-K · Jun 20, 2025 Risk: low
  Designer Brands Inc. filed an 8-K on June 20, 2025, reporting on matters submitted to a vote of security holders as of June 18, 2025. The filing details the com
• DBI Q1 Net Loss Hits $10M Amidst Revenue Dip — 10-Q · Jun 10, 2025 Risk: high
  Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) reported a net loss of $10.0 million for the first quarter ended May 3, 2025, a significant decline from a net income of $15.0 millio
• Designer Brands Inc. Files 8-K for Other Events — 8-K · May 16, 2025 Risk: low
  Designer Brands Inc. filed an 8-K on May 16, 2025, reporting an event that occurred on May 15, 2025. The filing pertains to 'Other Events' and does not specify
• Designer Brands Inc. Files 2025 Proxy Statement — DEF 14A · May 5, 2025 Risk: low
  Designer Brands Inc. filed its DEF 14A on May 5, 2025, for the fiscal year ending February 1, 2025. The filing details executive compensation and other corporat
• 10-K Filing — 10-K · Mar 24, 2025
• Designer Brands Inc. Files 8-K on Financials — 8-K · Mar 20, 2025 Risk: low
  On March 20, 2025, Designer Brands Inc. filed an 8-K report. The filing primarily concerns the company's financial condition and results of operations. It also
• Designer Brands Inc. Files 8-K Under 'Other Events' — 8-K · Mar 14, 2025 Risk: low
  Designer Brands Inc. filed an 8-K on March 14, 2025, reporting an event that occurred on March 13, 2025. The filing is categorized under 'Other Events' and does
• SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Dec 12, 2024
• Designer Brands Inc. Files Q3 Fiscal 2024 10-Q — 10-Q · Dec 10, 2024 Risk: medium
  Designer Brands Inc. filed its 10-Q for the period ending November 2, 2024. The filing covers financial performance and operational details for the third quarte
• Designer Brands Acquired by Permira for $1.1 Billion — 8-K · Nov 25, 2024 Risk: medium
  Designer Brands Inc. announced on November 21, 2024, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of private equity firm Permi
• SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Nov 14, 2024
• SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Nov 14, 2024
• SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Nov 12, 2024
• SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Nov 4, 2024
• SC 13G Filing — SC 13G · Oct 31, 2024
• SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Oct 7, 2024
• SC 13G Filing — SC 13G · Sep 23, 2024
• Designer Brands Sells Canadian Business to Primacy — 8-K · Sep 20, 2024 Risk: medium
  Designer Brands Inc. announced on September 19, 2024, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Canadian retail business, including the DSW Ca
• SC 13G Filing — SC 13G · Sep 17, 2024
• Designer Brands Inc. Files 10-Q for Q2 2024 — 10-Q · Sep 11, 2024 Risk: low
  Designer Brands Inc. reported its second quarter results for the period ending August 3, 2024. The company's fiscal year ends on February 3rd. Key financial dat
• Designer Brands Appoints New CFO, Doug Hoiles — 8-K · Aug 7, 2024 Risk: low
  Designer Brands Inc. announced on August 1, 2024, the appointment of Doug Hoiles as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 5, 2024. Hoiles will receive an an
• Designer Brands Adds Two Directors to Board — 8-K · Jun 21, 2024 Risk: low
  Designer Brands Inc. announced on June 20, 2024, the election of two new directors, Michael J. Calbert and Michael J. Muldowney, to its Board of Directors, effe
• Designer Brands Inc. Files Q1 2024 10-Q — 10-Q · Jun 4, 2024 Risk: low
  Designer Brands Inc. reported its first-quarter results for the period ending May 4, 2024. The company's financial statements indicate a fiscal year end of Febr
• Designer Brands Inc. Files 8-K Current Report — 8-K · May 16, 2024 Risk: low
  Designer Brands Inc. filed an 8-K on May 16, 2024, reporting an event that occurred on May 15, 2024. The filing is a current report under Section 13 or 15(d) of
• DEF 14A Filing — DEF 14A · May 3, 2024
• Designer Brands Inc. Files 2024 10-K Report — 10-K · Mar 25, 2024 Risk: medium
  Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) filed a Annual Report (10-K) with the SEC on March 25, 2024. Designer Brands Inc. filed its 10-K report for the fiscal year ending Fe
• Designer Brands Inc. Files 8-K for Financial Disclosures — 8-K · Mar 21, 2024 Risk: low
  On March 21, 2024, Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) filed an 8-K report. The filing primarily concerns the company's financial statements and exhibits, indicating a r
• Designer Brands Inc. Files 8-K — 8-K · Mar 15, 2024 Risk: low
  Designer Brands Inc. filed an 8-K on March 15, 2024, reporting an event that occurred on March 14, 2024. The filing is under the 'Other Events' section and does
• SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Feb 13, 2024
• BlackRock Amends Passive Stake in Designer Brands (DBI) — SC 13G/A · Jan 22, 2024
  BlackRock Inc. filed an amended SC 13G/A on January 22, 2024, disclosing its ownership of Designer Brands Inc. common stock as of December 31, 2023. This filing
• Millennium Management Amends DBI Stake as of Dec 31, 2023 — SC 13G/A · Jan 16, 2024
  Millennium Management LLC, a Delaware-based investment firm, filed an amended SC 13G/A on January 16, 2024, disclosing its ownership of Class A Common Shares in

Risk Profile

Risk Assessment: Of DBI's 22 recent filings, 2 were flagged as high-risk, 6 as medium-risk, and 14 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.

Financial Highlights

Key financial metrics from Designer Brands INC.'s most recent 10-Q filing (Dec 9, 2025):

• Revenue: $2.18B
• Net Income: $11.6M
• EPS: $0.24
• Debt-to-Equity: N/A
• Cash Position: $51.4M
• Operating Margin: 2.85%
• Total Assets: $2.05B
• Total Debt: N/A

Key Executives

• Amy E. Hanson
• Michael J. Smith
• Roger Rawlins
• Doug McNeely
• Doug Hoiles
• Jared Markowitz
• Michael J. Calbert
• Michael J. Muldowney

Industry Context

The footwear and apparel industry is highly competitive, driven by fashion trends, brand loyalty, and consumer spending. Companies like Designer Brands Inc. face pressure from both established global players and agile direct-to-consumer brands. The current environment is characterized by evolving consumer preferences, supply chain complexities, and a growing emphasis on sustainability and digital engagement.

Top Tags

8-K (5) · retail (4) · sec-filing (3) · 10-Q (3) · financials (3) · Footwear Retail (2) · Retail Sector (2) · board-changes (2) · executive-compensation (2) · governance (2)

Key Numbers

• Q3 Net Sales: $752.4M — Decreased from $777.2M year-over-year, a 3.2% decline.
• Q3 Net Income (attributable to DBI): $18.2M — Increased from $13.0M year-over-year, a 40% rise.
• Nine-Month Net Sales: $2.18B — Decreased from $2.30B year-over-year, a 5.3% decline.
• Nine-Month Net Income (attributable to DBI): $11.6M — Decreased from $27.6M year-over-year, a 57.9% drop.
• Q3 Basic EPS: $0.37 — Increased from $0.25 year-over-year.
• Nine-Month Basic EPS: $0.24 — Decreased from $0.50 year-over-year.
• Nine-Month Income Tax Provision: $13.46M — Significant increase from a $2.07M benefit in the prior year, impacting net income.
• Cash and Cash Equivalents: $51.35M — As of November 1, 2025, up from $44.75M at February 1, 2025.
• Nine-Month Severance Costs: $7.3M — Increased from $5.5M in the prior year, indicating ongoing restructuring.
• Q3 Impairment Charges: $0 — Down from $17.76M in the prior year, significantly boosting Q3 net income.
• Net loss attributable to Designer Brands Inc.: $6.597M — for the six months ended August 2, 2025, compared to $14.607 million net income in prior year
• Net sales: $1.427B — for the six months ended August 2, 2025, down 6.05% from $1.518 billion
• Operating profit: $19.321M — for the six months ended August 2, 2025, down 49.09% from $37.971 million
• Impairment charges: $4.419M — for the six months ended August 2, 2025, compared to zero in prior year
• Net cash provided by operating activities: $1.077M — for the six months ended August 2, 2025, down 95.07% from $21.898 million

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