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Designer Brands (DBI) investor relations material
Designer Brands Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
Executive summary
Net sales for Q2 2025 declined 4.2% year-over-year to $739.8 million, with total comparable sales down 5.0% and a 280 basis point sequential improvement from Q1 comps, driven by operational initiatives and a strong back-to-school season.
Gross profit margin declined 30 basis points to 43.7% due to lower margin rates across all segments.
Net income attributable to shareholders was $10.8 million ($0.22 per diluted share), while adjusted net income was $16.7 million (adjusted diluted EPS $0.34), both down from last year.
Macroeconomic headwinds, including inflation, higher interest rates, and increased tariffs, negatively impacted consumer demand and operating results.
Positive momentum continued into August, supported by targeted operational efforts and improved consumer sentiment.
Financial highlights
Net sales for Q2 2025 were $739.8 million, down 4.2% year over year; comparable sales down 5%.
Gross profit was $322.9 million (43.7% of net sales), down from $339.5 million (44.0%) last year.
Adjusted operating income was $30.3 million, compared to $32.5 million last year.
Cash and cash equivalents were $44.9 million as of August 2, 2025, with $104.3 million available under the credit facility.
Debt increased to $516.3 million from $465.7 million year-over-year; total inventories ended Q2 down 5% year over year.
Outlook and guidance
No full-year 2025 guidance provided due to ongoing macroeconomic volatility, global trade policy, and tariff uncertainties.
Management expects continued challenges from inflation, tariffs, and macroeconomic uncertainty, with a focus on cost mitigation and operational efficiency.
Liquidity is considered sufficient for ongoing operations, but future impacts from economic conditions remain uncertain.
Focus remains on disciplined execution and factors within management's control.
Cautiously optimistic for the remainder of the year, with positive trends in August and early fall.
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