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Designer Brands Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary9 Dec, 2025
Executive summary
Net sales for Q3 were $752.4 million, down 3.2% year-over-year, with total comparable sales down 2.4%.
Gross margin improved by 210 basis points to 45.1%, driven by lower promotional activity and higher non-product sales.
Diluted EPS rose to $0.35 and adjusted EPS to $0.38, both up over 40% year-over-year.
Operating income increased to $42.7 million from $22.8 million year-over-year.
Macroeconomic uncertainty, inflation, and tariffs continue to pressure consumer demand and operating results.
Financial highlights
Gross profit was $339.6 million (45.1% of sales, up from 43.0%).
Adjusted net income was $19.6 million, up from $14.5 million prior year.
Operating margin increased to 5.7% from 2.9% year-over-year.
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were $51.4 million; total debt reduced to $469.8 million.
Dividend of $0.05 per share declared for both Class A and B shares.
Outlook and guidance
Fiscal 2025 net sales expected to decline 3%–5%.
Adjusted operating income forecasted at $50–$55 million.
Adjusted income tax expense projected at $8–$10 million.
Management expects continued macroeconomic and tariff challenges, with ongoing cost mitigation and sourcing diversification.
Capital expenditures for 2025 projected at $35–$45 million.
Impact of reduced choice counts on demand capture?
Explain digital channel's profit expansion.
Elaborate on supply chain diversification efforts.
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