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DBI Stock Forecast: Designer Brands, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 17 Sept 2026
$6.08
+0.66% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Designer Brands, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $6.75 — +11.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 99 of 100 as at 17 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$319.5M
Ticker Nerd rank
99 / 100
Median analyst target
$6.75
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$730.6M−1.2% y/y
Operating income$51.9M
Net income$20.4M
Free cash flow$57.9M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.5%
1M
+4.6%
YTD
−16.8%
1Y
+49.5%
From 52W high
−32.7%
From 52W low
+96.6%
$3.09
$9.04
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DBI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Designer Brands, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 17 Sept 2026
99 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
94
Revisions
90
Growth
87
Accruals
87
Value
79
Momentum
78
Quality
62
Size
61
Volatility
8

Issuance (94): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Volatility (8): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

DBI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DBI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$3.00$4.00$5.00$6.00$7.00$8.00$9.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DBIHigh $7.00Median $6.75Low $6.50

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says2 analysts
0 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $6.50Median $6.75High $7.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +11.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
14 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$6.00 → $6.50
11 Sept 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform$8.00 → $7.00
1 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
1 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$7.50 → $6.00
10 June 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform—
10 June 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform$7.00 → $8.00
10 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$8.00 → $7.50
10 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
1 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
27 Mar 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform—
26 Mar 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform—
19 Mar 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform—
11 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
12 Feb 2026Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform—
8 Jan 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
10 Dec 2025Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform—
10 Dec 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
9 Dec 2025Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform—
3 Dec 2025Telsey Advisory GroupMaintainsMarket Perform—
3 Dec 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DBI appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

DBI vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 17 Sept 2026, Designer Brands, Inc. returned +49.5% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DBI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100150200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DBIS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

DBI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+33.6%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Designer Brands, Inc. (DBI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
20.2×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.1×

Cheaper than 96% of US stocks

Price / book
1.1×

Cheaper than 71% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.0×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−1.2%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
66.7%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Gross margin
50.0%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Operating margin
2.2%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Net margin
0.6%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.5%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.0%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.2%

Higher than 67% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Designer Brands, Inc. (DBI) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Designer Brands, Inc. has a market value of $319.5M and an enterprise value of $1.5B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $2.9B. The latest quarter shrank 1.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $24.2M, a 0.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.28.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $119.9M.

  • Designer Brands, Inc. spent $9.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 51.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 20.2×; forward P/E: 8.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.19%, paying out 63% of earnings.

  • Designer Brands, Inc. employs 13,000 people — $223K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 16 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

DBI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelFootwear & Accessories
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DBIDesigner Brands, Inc.$319.5M
99
RCKYRocky Brands, Inc.$325.8M
92
FOSLFossil Group, Inc.$328.5M
61
WEYSWeyco Group, Inc.$424.8M
88
FWDIForward Industries, Inc.$463.0M
16
VRAVera Bradley, Inc.$120.9M
97
WWWWolverine World Wide, Inc.$1.6B
84

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Designer Brands, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest DBI news & analysis

Fast-paced Momentum Stock Designer Brands (DBI) Is Still Trading at a Bargain

Zacks Investment Research · 15 Sept 2026positive

Designer Brands (DBI) was identified by Zacks Investment Research's 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screening tool, which highlights stocks that have shown strong recent momentum while still trading at reasonable prices. The firm suggests DBI could appeal to investors seeking such characteristics.

Why it matters — A DBI watcher would care because the stock has been flagged as showing strong recent momentum while still trading at what a screening tool considers a bargain-level price.

Designer Brands: Margin Growth And Positive Outlook Support Share Price Upside

Seeking Alpha · 12 Sept 2026positive

Designer Brands was rated BUY after a 15% post-earnings rally driven by an EPS beat and raised FY27 guidance. Its own brands, especially Topo and Jessica Simpson, delivered strong double-digit sales growth, lifting gross profit margin to 50% and more than doubling operating profit despite weak top-line retail sales.

Why it matters — DBI watchers would note the margin expansion and raised guidance as key drivers of the share price upside highlighted in the report.

Designer Brands: My Strong Sell Is Over (Rating Upgrade)

Seeking Alpha · 11 Sept 2026positive

Designer Brands Inc. showed signs of a turnaround after prolonged operational struggles, with Q3 2025 adjusted EPS of $0.38 beating expectations by $0.20 and driving improved share performance. The company remains a watchlist candidate rather than a compelling buy, as the durability of the turnaround is still being tested.

Why it matters — DBI watchers would care because the company's rating was upgraded from Strong Sell amid signs of a possible turnaround, though its sustainability is not yet confirmed.

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 10 Sept 2026neutral

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) held its Q2 2027 earnings call, the transcript of which is now available via Seeking Alpha. The call covered the company's second-quarter fiscal 2027 financial results and performance discussion.

Why it matters — A DBI watcher would use the earnings call transcript to review management's commentary on the company's latest quarterly results and outlook.

Why Designer Brands Stock Was Moving Higher Today

The Motley Fool · 10 Sept 2026positive

Designer Brands' stock moved higher despite comparable sales declining, as the company increased profits through significant margin expansion driven by better inventory controls and improved product selection.

Why it matters — DBI watchers would care because the company is improving profitability through operational efficiency even amid weaker comparable sales.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DBI stock

What is the DBI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Designer Brands, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $6.75, with estimates ranging from $6.5 to $7. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is DBI stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Designer Brands, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Designer Brands, Inc. 99 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 17 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DBI?

As at 17 Sept 2026, Designer Brands, Inc. ranks 99 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (94 of 100).

Will DBI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +11.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Designer Brands, Inc. 99 out of 100 as at 17 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the DBI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Designer Brands, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DBI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $6.5 to $7 over the next 12 months.

How has DBI stock performed over the past year?

Designer Brands, Inc. returned +49.5% over the 12 months to 17 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Designer Brands, Inc. do?

Designer Brands Inc. Class A Common Stock represents an equity interest in Designer Brands Inc., a footwear and accessories company focused on designing, producing, and retailing branded products for women, men, and children.

What is the latest news on DBI?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 15 Sept 2026): "Fast-paced Momentum Stock Designer Brands (DBI) Is Still Trading at a Bargain". Designer Brands (DBI) was identified by Zacks Investment Research's 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screening tool, which highlights stocks that have shown strong recent momentum while still trading at reasonable prices. The firm suggests DBI could appeal to investors seeking such characteristics.

Company

About Designer Brands, Inc.

Designer Brands Inc. Class A Common Stock represents an equity interest in Designer Brands Inc., a footwear and accessories company focused on designing, producing, and retailing branded products for women, men, and children. Designer Brands operates through retail and brand portfolio segments, serving customers across the United States, Canada, and select international markets with dress, casual, and athletic footwear, handbags, and related accessories. The company’s portfolio includes well-known names such as Vince Camuto, Keds, Topo, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Le Tigre, and Hush Puppies, supporting its position across both owned and distributed brands. Designer Brands Inc. plays a role in the consumer discretionary market by combining direct retail operations with brand development and sourcing capabilities across physical stores and digital channels.

CEO Mr. Douglas M. Howe · 13,000 employees · United States · https://www.designerbrands.com