DBI at a glance
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI, SEC CIK 1319947) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 30, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on September 10, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 10, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as September 21, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026 (FY2026), Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) reported revenue of $2.9 billion (down 3.9% from FY2025) and a net loss of $8.4 million. Diluted EPS was -$0.17.
- As of June 30, 2026, 27 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) shares worth $90.9 million in 13F-HR filings.
- The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by SONNENBERG HARVEY L on September 17, 2026 of 24,000 shares at $6.15 per share.
- In the last 90 days, DBI insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 3 open-market sales ($271K) on Form 4, a net sale of $271K.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2026
- $2.9B
- −3.9% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 3 sells
- Net −$271K
- 13F holders
- 27 funds
- $90.9M · +0 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Sep 10, 2026
- Item 2.02 · Item 8.01
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Aug 1, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Q2 revenue $730.6M, down 1.2% YoY from $739.8M; comparable sales down 2.4%
- Gross margin 50.0% vs 43.6% YoY; operating margin 7.5% vs 3.5%
- Brand Portfolio best performer: sales $86.3M, up 17.9%; operating margin 1.1% vs negative 5.5%
- Retail worst performer: sales $671.1M, down 2.2%; operating margin 9.2% vs 10.0%
- CBP cash recovery $36.8M; $18.3M remitted to Investor; tariff and macroeconomic uncertainty remain headwinds
Risk Factors
- No material changes identified; filing references risk factors in the 2025 Form 10-K
- Share repurchase capacity $19.7 million as of August 1, 2026, with no repurchases during six months
- ABL Revolver and Term Loan covenants restrict dividends and share repurchases
- Board-approved amendments effective June 17, 2026, tightened shareholder director-nomination disclosures and deadlines
- Future dividends remain discretionary, with quarterly dividend declared at $0.05 per share
AI summary of the DBI 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Earnings release covers quarter ended August 1, 2026
- Exhibit 99.1 contains Designer Brands’ consolidated financial results
Item 8.01: Other Events
- Quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per Class A and Class B share approved
- October 7, 2026 payment date for shareholders of record September 24, 2026
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Q2 net sales fell 1.2% to $730.6M, while comparable sales declined 2.4%, signaling continued retail demand pressure
- Gross margin expanded to 50.0% from 43.6%, including $35.5M of IEEPA tariff recoveries
Item 5.03: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
- Shareholders approved Code amendments effective June 17, 2026, changing governance rules immediately
- Enhanced advance-notice and disclosure requirements for shareholder proposals and director nominations
Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- All four Class I nominees elected through 2029; Peter S. Cobb received the highest withheld votes at 8,945,676
- Deloitte & Touche appointment ratified for fiscal year ending January 30, 2027, with 97,258,468 votes for
Item 8.01: Other Events
- Quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per Class A and Class B share approved June 10, 2026
- Payment scheduled for July 8, 2026 to shareholders of record June 25, 2026
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONNENBERG HARVEY L | Sell | Sep 17, 2026 | 24,000 | $6.15 |
| Haley Mark | Sell | Sep 14, 2026 | 17,698 | $6.37 |
| Haley Mark | Sell | Sep 11, 2026 | 1,800 | $6.01 |
| Davis Laura | M | Aug 1, 2026 | 101,935 | - |
| Davis Laura | M | Aug 1, 2026 | 12,566 | - |
| Davis Laura | F | Aug 1, 2026 | 34,547 | $6.04 |
| Davis Laura | M | Aug 1, 2026 | 114,501 | - |
| Schottenstein Joseph A. | A | Jul 31, 2026 | 3,725 | - |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $3.0B | $2.9B |
| Gross Profit | - | $1.3B | $1.3B |
| Operating Income | - | $34.9M | $47.8M |
| Net Income | - | -$10.5M | -$8.4M |
| Gross Margin | - | 42.7% | 43.6% |
| Op. Margin | - | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Net Margin | - | -0.4% | -0.3% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $2.1B | $2.0B | $1.9B |
| Equity | $359.2M | $278.5M | $282.5M |
| ROE | - | -3.8% | -3.0% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | - | $-0.20 | $-0.17 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $82.2M | $109.9M |
| CapEx | - | $50.9M | $31.6M |
Source: XBRL data in Designer Brands Inc. (DBI)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate DBI share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 27 | $90.9M |
| Q1 2026 | 27 | $90.0M |
| Q4 2025 | 25 | $116.0M |
| Q3 2025 | 24 | $56.3M |
| Q2 2025 | 26 | $37.9M |
| Q1 2025 | 21 | $50.9M |
| Q4 2024 | 16 | $64.1M |
| Q3 2024 | 17 | $70.7M |
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- Raymond James Financial−71.1K (-4%)
Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 183 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
DBI filing archive
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10-Q quarterly reports
Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
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| 4 | Sep 15, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-Q | Sep 10, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Sep 10, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Aug 4, 2026 | - | - | - |
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DBI SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Are DBI insiders buying or selling?
In the last 90 days, Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 3 open-market sales worth $271,120 by 2 insiders on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.
Which institutions hold DBI stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($19.3 million), Dimensional Fund Advisors ($12.7 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($9.1 million), Raymond James Financial ($8.9 million), Ameriprise Financial ($8.9 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was DBI's revenue in fiscal year 2026?
For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026 (FY2026), Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) reported revenue of $2.9 billion (down 3.9% from FY2025) and a net loss of $8.4 million. Diluted EPS was -$0.17. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What did DBI report in its latest 8-K?
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) filed an 8-K on September 10, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 8.01 (Other Events). Earnings release covers quarter ended August 1, 2026.
What are the latest DBI SEC filings?
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) filed its latest 10-K annual report on March 30, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on September 10, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 10, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on September 21, 2026.
What is DBI's SEC CIK number?
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 1319947. EDGAR lists every DBI filing under that number.
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