Designer BrandsNYSE: DBI

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Adjusted profits fell sharply in the quarter. The company maintained full-year guidance, calling for just slight top-line growth.

Designer Brands (DBI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.15 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.21 per share a year ago.

Consolidated gross profit margin rose 80 basis points over the same period last year, driven by the Brand Portfolio Segment Net sales growth in performance and leisure footwear in the U.S. Retail segment outpaced the balance of the footwear market Company reaffirms full year 2024 guidance COLUMBUS, Ohio , June 4, 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 three months ended May 4, 2024. "This quarter, we were pleased to deliver results in line with our expectations for this quarter, as we gain traction on our path to returning Designer Brands to growth," stated Doug Howe, Chief Executive Officer.

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Designer Brands Inc shares fell over 14% on Thursday after the fashion retailer laid out disappointing guidance for the year ahead. Updating on Thursday, Designer Brands said per-share earnings would likely come in between US$0.70 and US$0.80 for 2024, below analysts' expectations of US$0.81.

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The current state of the consumer, a concern that has been regularly reflected during the past quarter at PYMNTS, is very real for DSW's parent company Designer Brands. Consumers are looking for the best value, and more often than not it can be found in the clearance aisle.