{"id":16688,"date":"2025-09-04T08:00:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T14:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=16688"},"modified":"2025-09-04T08:00:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T14:00:27","slug":"designer-brands-q2-2025-earnings-september-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footwearmagazine.com\/?p=16688","title":{"rendered":"Designer Brands to Announce Q2 2025 Earnings on September 9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/designer-brands-inc-announces-second-quarter-2025-earnings-release-date-302538072.html#financial-modal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Designer Brands<\/a>, one of the world\u2019s largest footwear and accessories designers and retailers, is set to release its second quarter 2025 financial results on September 9, 2025. The company will host a live&nbsp;earnings call&nbsp;at 8:30 am E.T., open to investors and analysts via telephone or webcast. A press release will precede the call, detailing results and business strategy.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\">How to Attend and Replay the Earnings Call<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">To join the call, participants should dial:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">U.S.: 888-317-6003<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">International: 412-317-6061<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Conference ID: 3316589 (call in approximately ten minutes before the start).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">For those who can\u2019t participate live, an&nbsp;archived webcast will be available until September 23, 2025. A teleconference recording can also be accessed by U.S. callers at 1-877-344-7529, Canadians at 1-855-669-9658, and international participants at 1-412-317-0088 (Passcode: 4429044).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\">A Challenging 2025 for Designer Brands<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Designer Brands Inc. is a dominant player in footwear, with banners like&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dsw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse<\/a>, The Shoe Company, and Rubino, as well as portfolio brands including&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/topoathletic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Topo Athletic<\/a>,&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keds.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Keds<\/a>,&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vincecamuto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vince Camuto<\/a>,&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dsw.com\/en\/us\/brands\/kelly-katie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kelly &amp; Katie<\/a>,&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jessicasimpson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jessica Simpson<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luckybrand.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lucky Brand<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">However, 2025 has so far proven tough for Designer Brands and the broader consumer sector. In the first quarter, the company reported net sales of $686.9 million, down 8% year-over-year, and a 7.8% drop in comparable sales (<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/designer-brands-inc-reports-first-quarter-2025-financial-results-302476834.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Q1 press release<\/a>). Gross profit fell from $330.0 million to $295.1 million, with margin contracting to 43.0% from 44.2%.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The company posted a net loss attributable to Designer Brands Inc. of $17.4 million (diluted loss of $0.36\/share), and on an adjusted basis, a net loss of $12.5 million, or $0.26\/share , missing analysts\u2019 expectations and sparking a sharp drop in the stock price.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\">Leadership and Strategic Response<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>CEO&nbsp;Doug How<\/strong>e&nbsp;cited a volatile macroeconomic backdrop, weakening consumer sentiment, and heightened promotional pressure. \u201cWe have shifted our near-term focus to amplifying value in our retail channels, preserving margins, controlling costs, and mitigating the impact of tariffs as part of our response to this volatility. Thanks to our team&#8217;s focus and discipline, we expect to deliver between $20 million to $30 million in cost savings over the course of 2025,\u201d <strong>Howe<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/designer-brands-inc-announces-second-quarter-2025-earnings-release-date-302538072.html\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Notably, the company withdrew full-year guidance due to continued economic and consumer uncertainty.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\">Liquidity, Balance Sheet &amp; Shareholder Return<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q1 stood at $46 million, slightly above 2024\u2019s $43.4 million.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Inventory held steady at $623.6 million, and debt increased to $522.9 million from $476.1 million at the same time last year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">A $0.05\/share dividend for both Class A and B common shares was declared and paid on June 18, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&#038;>p]:pt-0 [&#038;>p]:mb-2 [&#038;>p]:my-0&#8243;>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The company still has significant wholesale, private-label, and international business in addition to DTC and its&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dsw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">over 650 store footprint<\/a>&nbsp;across North America.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0\">What to Watch on September 9<\/h3>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&#038;+p]:mt-4 [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&#038;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">As&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/investors.designerbrands.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Designer Brands<\/a>&nbsp;readies its Q2 report, investors and analysts will look for signs that cost discipline, inventory management, and portfolio brand performance can reverse revenue trends or stabilize profitability. Execution in consumer channels, progress on margin protection, and plans for the&nbsp;<a class=\"break-word hover:text-super hover:decoration-super underline decoration-from-font underline-offset-1 transition-all duration-300\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dsw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">coveted fall\/holiday season<\/a>&nbsp;will all be top-of-mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Designer Brands, one of the world\u2019s largest footwear and accessories designers and retailers, is set to release 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