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Designer Brands (DBI) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Dec 9, 2025
Designer Brands (DBI) reported revenue of $752M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), -3% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 5.7%, net earnings $18.2M (2.4% of revenue).
Designer Brands, Q3 FY26: revenue $752M (-3% year over year), operating margin 5.7%, net earnings $18.2M, operating cash flow $66.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $752M | +2% | -3% |
| Gross profit | $340M | +5% | +2% |
| Operating profit | $42.7M | +63% | +87% |
| Net earnings | $18.2M | +73% | +40% |
| Operating cash flow | $66.5M | +210% | — |
| Free cash flow | $57.5M | +382% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $752.4M in Q3 FY26, down 3% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. U.S. Retail was the largest line at 81% of revenue. Brand Portfolio lost $13.5M year over year (down 17%), 55% of the total change.
Gross margin was 45.1%, up 2.2 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $42.7M, a 5.7% margin (up 2.7 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 5% while revenue fell 3%. Net earnings were $18.2M, up 40% year over year. The effective tax rate was 38.1%.
Operating cash flow was $66.5M, 344% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $14.7M of depreciation and amortization and $3.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $29.1M. Capital expenditures of $9.0M left free cash flow of $57.5M.
Questions
What was Designer Brands' revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Designer Brands (DBI) reported revenue of $752M for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), -3% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Designer Brands profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $42.7M (5.7% of revenue) and net earnings $18.2M.
Source: Designer Brands 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.