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Aug 02, 2025
Designer Brands Q2 2025 Earnings Report
Designer Brands posted a modest profit in Q2 2025 despite declining sales and ongoing macroeconomic pressures.
Key Takeaways
Designer Brands reported Q2 revenue of $739.8M and net income of $10.8M. EPS came in at $0.22, with an adjusted EPS of $0.34. While total sales and gross profit declined, sequential improvement in comparable sales highlighted the effectiveness of operational initiatives.
Revenue decreased 4.2% year-over-year to $739.8M
Net income was $10.8M with diluted EPS of $0.22
Gross margin held relatively steady at 43.7%
Comparable sales improved sequentially despite still being down YoY
Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Geographic Location
Forward Guidance
Due to macroeconomic uncertainty, Designer Brands did not reinstate full-year 2025 guidance.
Positive Outlook
- Sequential improvement in comparable sales
- Strong back-to-school performance in U.S. Retail
- Inventory levels down year-over-year
- Increased cash position from prior year
- Adjusted EPS grew versus Q2 2024
Challenges Ahead
- Decline in total revenue year-over-year
- Gross profit and operating income fell
- Brand Portfolio segment sales dropped 23.8%
- Comparable sales remained negative across segments
- No forward guidance reinstated due to uncertainty
Revenue & Expenses
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