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Designer Brands (DBI) Q1 FY27 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2027)
10-Q filed Jun 9, 2026
Designer Brands (DBI) reported revenue of $696M for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +1% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 2.7%, net earnings $1.2M (0.2% of revenue).
Designer Brands, Q1 FY27: revenue $696M (+1% year over year), operating margin 2.7%, net earnings $1.2M, operating cash flow −$22.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY27 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $696M | -2% | +1% |
| Gross profit | $315M | +4% | +7% |
| Operating profit | $18.9M | — | — |
| Net earnings | $1.2M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$22.0M | -152% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $696.4M in Q1 FY27, up 1% year over year and down 2% from the previous quarter. Retail was the largest line at 90% of revenue. Brand Portfolio added $9.9M year over year (up 17%), 105% of the total change.
Gross margin was 45.3%, up 2.4 points from Q1 FY26. Operating profit was $18.9M, a 2.7% margin (up 3.9 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 2% while revenue rose 1%. Net earnings were $1.2M. The effective tax rate was 58.2%.
Operating cash flow was −$22.0M. Non-cash charges added back $14.4M of depreciation and amortization and $6.5M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $46.3M. Capital expenditures of $9.9M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$31.9M.
Questions
What was Designer Brands' revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Designer Brands (DBI) reported revenue of $696M for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +1% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before.
Was Designer Brands profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Operating profit was $18.9M (2.7% of revenue) and net earnings $1.2M.
Source: Designer Brands 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.