Designer Brands

DBI · NYSE

$6.10+$0.05 (+0.83%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:31 PM ET

Prev close $6.05

DBI analyst rating

HoldConsensus of 3 analysts over the last 12 months. 0% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy0
Hold3
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 3 analysts

Average $6.89 (+12.9% upside)

Low: $6.57
Now: $6.10
High: $7.35

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

DBI analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
UBS	Sep 14, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$6.00 → $6.50	51%
Telsey Advisory Group	Sep 11, 2026	Maintains	Market Perform	$8.00 → $7.00	47%
UBS	Sep 1, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$7.50 → $6.00	51%
Telsey Advisory Group	Jun 10, 2026	Maintains	Market Perform	$7.00 → $8.00	47%
UBS	Jun 10, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$8.00 → $7.50	51%
UBS	Jun 1, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$6.00 → $8.00	50%
Telsey Advisory Group	Mar 27, 2026	Maintains	Market Perform	$7.00	47%
Telsey Advisory Group	Mar 26, 2026	Maintains	Market Perform	$7.00	47%
Telsey Advisory Group	Mar 19, 2026	Maintains	Market Perform	$7.00	47%
UBS	Mar 11, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$7.50 → $6.50	50%

The case for and against

Updated Sep 15, 2026

Bull case

Designer Brands is positioning itself for growth and improved profitability through their four strategic priorities, a disciplined approach to brand and marketing initiatives, and their brand portfolio transformation. Despite a challenging macro-operating environment and pressures in the global footwear market, the company saw solid results in FY2025, with improving sales and strong gross margin expansion. However, their FY2026 outlook fell short of consensus expectations, likely due to caution regarding the macro environment. The company's goals and focus on reducing costs to mitigate tariffs, navigating demand variability, and driving differentiation through brand partnerships make Designer Brands a strong performer in the long-term.

Bear case

Designer Brands is adapting to an evolving retail landscape with the appointment of a new CFO and a focus on strengthening their key footwear categories. However, their cautious guidance for FY26, along with potential macro and geopolitical factors, highlights uncertainty in the future performance of the company. Additionally, although the company saw improvements in gross margin and operating margin, their decline in comps raises concerns about their ability to generate revenue and maintain profitability.

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