Designer Brands Shares Rise on Earnings Beat Despite Cautious Outlook

Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, though its outlook for the upcoming year was more cautious. Shares rose more than 2% intra-day Thursday following the announcement. The footwear retailer reported an adjusted loss of $0.31 per share for the quarter ended January 31, 2026, beating the consensus estimate of a $0.51 loss. Revenue totaled $713.6 million, flat year over year but slightly above the $709.45 million analyst estimate. Comparable sale ...