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Designer Brands vs Genesco: DBI and GCO compared
Designer Brands is the larger company: $731M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $530M for Genesco (Q2 FY27). Designer Brands is growing faster (-1% against -3% a year earlier). Designer Brands is more profitable, with an operating margin of 7.5% against 0.7%.
Where the money goes: DBI and GCO
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.
Genesco (GCO) · Q2 FY27
Genesco, Q2 FY27: revenue $530M (-3% year over year), operating margin 0.7%, net earnings $3.5M, operating cash flow $76.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Designer Brands (DBI) | Genesco (GCO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $731M | $530M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -1% | -3% |
| Gross margin | 50.0% | 51.4% |
| Operating margin | 7.5% | 0.7% |
| Net earnings | $17.6M | $3.5M |
| Net margin | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $70.3M | $76.4M |
| Free cash flow | $57.9M | $60.0M |
| Market value | $360M | $385M |
| P/E | 14.0× | 29.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $6.75 | $39.67 |
Where the revenue comes from
Designer Brands
- Retail: $671M (92%)
- Brand Portfolio: $59.6M (8%)
Genesco
- Journeys Group Segment: $318M (60%)
- Schuh Group Segment: $114M (21%)
- Johnston and Murphy Group Segment: $72.5M (14%)
- Genesco Brands Segment: $25.7M (5%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Designer Brands or Genesco?
Designer Brands is the larger company: $731M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $530M for Genesco (Q2 FY27).
Is Designer Brands or Genesco growing faster?
Designer Brands is growing faster (-1% against -3% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Designer Brands or Genesco?
Designer Brands is more profitable, with an operating margin of 7.5% against 0.7%.
More: Designer Brands earnings · how Designer Brands makes money · Genesco earnings · how Genesco makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 10, 2026; 10-Q filed Sep 10, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.