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Designer Brands vs Boot Barn Holdings: DBI and BOOT compared
Designer Brands is the larger company: $731M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $582M for Boot Barn Holdings (Q2 FY27). Boot Barn Holdings is growing faster (+15% against -1% a year earlier). Boot Barn Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.1% against 7.5%.
Where the money goes: DBI and BOOT
Designer Brands (DBI) · Q2 FY27
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.
Boot Barn Holdings (BOOT) · Q2 FY27
Boot Barn Holdings, Q2 FY27: revenue $582M (+15% year over year), operating margin 12.1%, net earnings $52.5M, operating cash flow $39.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Designer Brands (DBI) | Boot Barn Holdings (BOOT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $731M | $582M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -1% | +15% |
| Gross margin | 50.0% | 37.2% |
| Operating margin | 7.5% | 12.1% |
| Net earnings | $17.6M | $52.5M |
| Net margin | 2.4% | 9.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $70.3M | $39.9M |
| Free cash flow | $57.9M | — |
| Market value | $360M | $4.0B |
| P/E | 14.0× | 15.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $6.75 | $180.67 |
Where the revenue comes from
Designer Brands
- Retail: $671M (92%)
- Brand Portfolio: $59.6M (8%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Designer Brands or Boot Barn Holdings?
Designer Brands is the larger company: $731M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $582M for Boot Barn Holdings (Q2 FY27).
Is Designer Brands or Boot Barn Holdings growing faster?
Boot Barn Holdings is growing faster (+15% against -1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Designer Brands or Boot Barn Holdings?
Boot Barn Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.1% against 7.5%.
More: Designer Brands earnings · how Designer Brands makes money · Boot Barn Holdings earnings · how Boot Barn Holdings makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 10, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.