Designer Brands (DBI) Stock

SID, DBI and NSIT have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on November 17, 2024.

Designer Brands' 3Q24 results show topline challenges across all segments, with US retail down 2.8%, Canada down 4.6%, and owned brands down 7.5%. Despite cutting $20 million in SG&A, DBI's financial risk increased due to repurchasing shares with expensive debt, raising concerns about covering interest expenses by Q4. The company's equity remains highly risky; achieving a 3.2% operating margin requires a 10% sales increase, which seems unlikely in current conditions.

Designer Brands (NYSE:DBI ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call December 10, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Dustin Hauenstein - Senior Vice President, Finance Doug Howe - Chief Executive Officer Jared Poff - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Dylan Carden - William Blair Mauricio Serna - UBS Operator Good morning and welcome to the Designer Brands Third Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.

Designer Brands (DBI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.24 per share a year ago.

According to Circana, U.S. Retail segment footwear sales were inline with the market with key categories outpacing the market including performance, leisure footwear, and dress occasion footwear during the quarter, which helped to partially offset negative boot performance COLUMBUS, Ohio , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the "Company," "we," "us," "our," and "Designer Brands"), one of the world's largest designers, producers, and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended November 2, 2024. Doug Howe, Chief Executive Officer stated, "The third quarter started strong, driven by back-to-school season and the success of our athletic and athleisure offerings, bolstering our confidence that we had reached a turning point in our business.

Designer Brands Inc. missed Q2 2024 earnings estimates, with EPS of $0.29 and revenue shortfall of $44.24 million, highlighting profitability and debt issues. Despite positive signs in athleisure and back-to-school sales, the company's high debt load and declining profitability make it a risky investment. DBI's valuation metrics, including a high EV/EBITDA ratio and significant debt, indicate financial instability, overshadowing potential recovery in athletic and casual segments.

DBI's Q2 results reflect lower turnover across the U.S. retail segment. It continues to focus on strategic investments and brand expansion to drive growth.

The DSW parent missed estimates on the top and bottom lines. It also cut its guidance for the year.

Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE:DBI ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call September 11, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Doug Howe - Chief Executive Officer Jared Poff - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Dustin Hauenstein - Senior Vice President, Finance Conference Call Participants Alex Faske - William Blair Mauricio Serna - UBS Dana Telsey - Telsey Advisory Group Operator Good morning and welcome to the Designer Brands second quarter 2024 results conference call. All participants will be in listen-only mode.