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Designer Brands Lifts Guidance on Brand Growth

By Stocks Desk · 2026-09-11 · Updated 2026-09-11 11:49 UTC
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Designer Brands has boosted its full-year earnings targets, projecting adjusted diluted EPS between 47 and 52 cents after a second quarter where net income nearly doubled year-over-year. The retailer’s brand portfolio segment delivered impressive growth that offset broader retail softness and weather-related headwinds, leading to a positive pre-market stock reaction.

  • Shares of Designer Brands climbed in pre-market trading following the release of second-quarter figures, which showed a 66.7% surge in net income to $17.6 million and an adjusted EPS of 34 cents, significantly beating the 26-cent analyst consensus reported by GN markets/earnings (en-US). The company’s full-year outlook was sharpened, with adjusted EPS guidance raised to a range of 47-52 cents from the previous 28-38 cents, driven by strong performance in its brand portfolio segment.

    Source: GN markets/earnings (en-US)

  • Designer Brands raised full-year earnings targets as its portfolio segment outpaced retail weakness, despite weather impacts on seasonal sales.

    Source: GN markets/earnings (en-US)
Based on reporting by GN markets/earnings (en-US) and GN markets/earnings (en-US), compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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