Designer Brands Inc. (DBI)

Designer Brands’ adjusted EPS topped expectations even as revenue trailed consensus in the second fiscal quarter of 2026, results it reported on September 10, 2026. Revenue slipped 1.2% to roughly $730.6 million (down from $739.8 million a year ago), and came in at $730.6 million versus a $744.7 million estimate (-1.9%, trailed). On profitability, gross profit was about $365.4 million with gross margin at ~50%, while operating income of roughly $54.7 million translated to an operating margin near 8%. Adjusted EPS of $0.34 exceeded the $0.26 estimate (+32%, topped). The quarter generated operating cash flow of about $70.3 million, and the company paid roughly $2.5 million in dividends. Next-period consensus calls for EPS of $0.27 on revenue of $754.1 million.