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Designer Brands (DBI) Q2 FY27 earnings results (second quarter fiscal 2027)
10-Q filed Sep 10, 2026
Designer Brands (DBI) reported revenue of $731M for the second quarter fiscal 2027 (Q2 FY27), -1% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 7.5%, net earnings $17.6M (2.4% of revenue).
Designer Brands, Q2 FY27: revenue $731M (-1% year over year), operating margin 7.5%, net earnings $17.6M, operating cash flow $70.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 FY27 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $731M | +5% | -1% |
| Gross profit | $365M | +16% | +13% |
| Operating profit | $54.7M | +190% | +109% |
| Net earnings | $17.6M | 15× | +67% |
| Operating cash flow | $70.3M | — | +228% |
| Free cash flow | $57.9M | — | +386% |
What changed
Revenue was $730.6M in Q2 FY27, down 1% year over year and up 5% from the previous quarter. Retail was the largest line at 92% of revenue. Retail lost $14.9M year over year (down 2%), 164% of the total change.
Gross margin was 50.0%, up 6.4 points from Q2 FY26. Operating profit was $54.7M, a 7.5% margin (up 4.0 points year over year). Operating expenses grew 5% against a revenue fall of 1%. Net earnings were $17.6M, up 67% year over year. The effective tax rate was 32.9%.
Operating cash flow was $70.3M (up 228% year over year), 344% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $13.9M of depreciation and amortization and $8.1M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $27.9M. Capital expenditures of $12.4M left free cash flow of $57.9M.
Questions
What was Designer Brands' revenue in the second quarter fiscal 2027?
Designer Brands (DBI) reported revenue of $731M for the second quarter fiscal 2027 (Q2 FY27), -1% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before.
Was Designer Brands profitable in the second quarter fiscal 2027?
Operating profit was $54.7M (7.5% of revenue) and net earnings $17.6M.
Source: Designer Brands 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.