DBI - NYSE
Designer Brands Inc.
$8.72
+1.6%Designer Brands Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and retails footwear and accessories for women, men, and kids primarily in North America. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, Canada Retail, and Brand Portfolio. It provides dress, casual, and athletic footwear; and handbags. The company offers its products under the Vince Camuto, Louise et Cie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky, JLO Jenifer Lopez, and other brands. It also operates vincecamuto.com e-commerce site, as well as www.dsw.com, www.dsw.ca, and www.theshoecompany.ca websites; and a portfolio of banners, including DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Shoe Warehouse. As of January 29, 2022, it operated 648 stores. Designer Brands Inc. was founded in 1991 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.
At a Glance
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Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Negative free cash flow despite positive earnings raises concerns about cash generation ability or heavy capital requirements.
CapEx Intensity
Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.
FCF Growth Trend
Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.
Working Capital Impact
Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.
Designer Brands Inc. Cash Flow Statement
DBI • NYSE
| Designer Brands Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2020 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2012 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2010 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2008 | Jan 2007 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-5.6M | -10M | 29.1M | 162.7M | 154.5M | -488.7M | 94.5M | -20.5M | 67.3M | 124.5M | 136M | 153M | 151.3M | 145.2M | 200.3M | 107.6M | 54.7M | 26.9M | 53.8M | 65.5M | |
59.1M | 63.8M | 66.1M | 81.3M | 77.9M | 88M | 86.6M | 79M | 80.2M | 81.6M | 73.6M | 68.2M | 64.1M | 57.8M | 51.2M | 47.8M | 46.3M | 36.3M | 25.2M | 20.8M | |
7.4M | -4.3M | 9.1M | -51.9M | -1M | 34.5M | -2.9M | -11.7M | -12.8M | 6.9M | 9.3M | -1.4M | 41.8M | 85.2M | -104.8M | 11.7M | -12.1M | -889K | -5.6M | 2.4M | |
19M | 18.7M | 29.4M | 28.5M | 28.5M | 23.9M | 17.1M | 17.4M | 14.7M | 12.7M | 13.5M | 10.5M | 9.3M | 8.1M | 4.9M | 4M | 5.5M | 4.5M | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
9.5M | 18.9M | 6.3M | 19.2M | 7.5M | 144.5M | 12.1M | 112.5M | 57.8M | -18.7M | 1.6M | 8.3M | 24.1M | 27.7M | 76.6M | -358K | 5.3M | 2.8M | 6.6M | 4.6M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (28.4M) | (0.0) | (39.5M) | (41.7M) | (77.2M) | (56.5M) | (72.9M) | (91.7M) | (55M) | (8.6M) | (27.3M) | (82.1M) | (30.2M) | (13.4M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
20.4M | -4.8M | 22.4M | -38.3M | -91.4M | 47.7M | -10.7M | -1.4M | -16.3M | 5.9M | 8.7M | -41.3M | 8.1M | -65.3M | -13.4M | -29.9M | 64.8M | 27.4M | -9.4M | -5.8M | |
109.9M | 82.2M | 162.4M | 201.4M | 171.4M | -153.8M | 196.7M | 175.3M | 191M | 212.9M | 242.7M | 197.4M | 298.7M | 258.6M | 214.8M | 140.9M | 164.5M | 97.1M | 70.9M | 88.2M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
(2.8M) | -50.9M | -55M | -55M | -33M | -31.1M | -77.8M | -65.4M | -56.3M | -87.6M | -103.9M | -98.1M | -86.4M | -134.5M | -74.7M | -47M | -23.1M | -82.2M | -99M | -41.9M | |
(0.0) | -16.1M | -127.5M | -27.3M | -27.3M | (0.0) | (5M) | -256.2M | -57.4M | -59.8M | -4.6M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (1.2M) | -199K | -225K | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
(2.7M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -8.2M | (0.0) | (0.0) | -21M | -16.7M | -133.2M | -95.9M | -279.7M | -176.5M | -414.2M | -353.8M | -393.8M | -302.4M | -225.1M | -207.6M | -209.9M | -188.3M | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8.2M | 0.0 | 24.8M | 66.4M | 71.1M | 187.9M | 220.7M | 353.3M | 246.3M | 265.3M | 367.7M | 329.1M | 173M | 160.7M | 185.6M | 226M | 89.6M | |
-39M | 4.4M | 0.0 | -5.9M | 25.3M | 9M | 5M | -14.8M | -57.4M | -1.8M | 3.8M | -77.2M | -6.1M | -17.4M | 0.0 | 424K | 0.0 | 0.0 | 10K | 15K | |
-33.5M | -62.7M | -182.5M | -88.1M | -35M | (2.6M) | -27.4M | -282M | -59M | -24.3M | -31.1M | -105.5M | -241.4M | -119.4M | -139.6M | -176.1M | -87.5M | -104.1M | -82.8M | -140.5M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
0.0 | -68.6M | -102.2M | -147.5M | -147.5M | 0.0 | -141.6M | -47.5M | -9.4M | -50M | -182M | -87M | -4.8M | -6.4M | -28K | 3.4M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 64K | 601K | |
-57.8M | 62.3M | 153.2M | 42.8M | -112.5M | 132.3M | 0.0 | 160M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -250K | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
-9.7M | -10.5M | -12.2M | -13.5M | -13.5M | -7.2M | -72.6M | -79.8M | -63.8M | -65.1M | -69.7M | -66.9M | -33.9M | -129.2M | -98.9M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
(0.0) | -68.6M | -102.2M | -147.5M | -147.5M | -1.5M | -141.6M | -47.5M | -9.4M | -50M | -182M | -87M | -4.8M | -6.4M | -7M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-5.1M | -5.4M | -28.3M | -10.3M | 152M | -2.2M | 30.8M | -2.7M | 1.8M | 4.6M | 10.2M | 9.1M | 12.2M | -1.4M | 3.6M | -3.5M | -6.4M | 17K | 488K | 194K | |
-72.5M | -22.1M | 10.5M | -128.5M | -121.5M | 123M | -183.4M | 30M | -71.4M | -110.5M | -241.5M | -144.8M | -26.4M | -137.1M | -95.3M | 3.8M | -6.7M | 17K | 552K | 795K | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||||||||
2.3M | -1.9M | 22K | -523K | -33K | 1.2M | 81K | 1.4M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.3M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
6.1M | -4.4M | -9.6M | -15.7M | 14.9M | -27M | -14M | -75.4M | 60.6M | 78.2M | -26.7M | -52.9M | 30.9M | 2.1M | -20.1M | -31.4M | 70.2M | -7M | -11.4M | -51.6M | |
44.8M | 49.2M | 58.8M | 74.5M | 59.6M | 86.6M | 100.6M | 175.9M | 115.3M | 32.5M | 59.2M | 112M | 81.1M | 79M | 99.1M | 125M | 54.8M | 61.8M | 73.2M | 124.8M | |
50.9M | 44.8M | 49.2M | 58.8M | 74.5M | 59.6M | 86.6M | 100.6M | 175.9M | 110.7M | 32.5M | 59.2M | 112M | 81.1M | 79M | 93.6M | 125M | 54.8M | 61.8M | 73.2M | |
112.6M | 87.3M | 107.4M | 146.5M | 138.4M | -184.9M | 118.9M | 110M | 134.7M | 125.3M | 138.7M | 99.3M | 212.3M | 124.1M | 140.1M | 94M | 141.4M | 14.9M | -28.1M | 46.3M |
SEC Filings
DBI - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | May 07, 2026 | June 17, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2026 FY FY | March 30, 2026 | January 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 26, 2026 | March 26, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 13, 2026 | March 12, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 04, 2026 | February 27, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 11, 2026 | February 06, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 09, 2026 | February 09, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | January 30, 2026 | January 27, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | January 29, 2026 | January 27, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q4 Q4 | December 09, 2025 | November 01, 2025 | 2025 |
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