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Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) (DBI) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$6.80 +7.09% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) (DBI) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 62/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $347.6M

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk D+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.8% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DBI)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10.2%

CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

4.58% Total Yield

2.78% Cash ($0.19/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

88/100 • FORTRESS PAYOUT

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

14% of FCF

8 consecutive years of payout growth

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (8.1% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $21,790

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $998/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.8K

Yr 1

$11.7K

Yr 2

$12.6K

Yr 3

$13.7K

Yr 4

$14.8K

Yr 5

$16.0K

Yr 6

$17.2K

Yr 7

$18.6K

Yr 8

$20.2K

Yr 9

$21.8K

Yr 10

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DBI // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -9.33%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT

2026-10-30O $6.80H $6.90L $6.56C $6.80VOL 269.8K

RES: $6.51SUP: $4.75SMA50: $5.97SMA200: $6.45

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

-14.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -3.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #364 of 1011 ⚔️ CTRN vs DBI Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (DBI vs. CTRN, GCO, SHOE, LE)

Industry: Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores (25 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) (DBI) ranks #364 by composite RQD confidence (62/100, grade C) and #635 by equity capitalization ($347.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SHOE leads on earnings valuation at 7.8x trailing P/E, while DBI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.4% ROIC and 43.6% gross margin. LE currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 68/100 (C+) compared with DBI at 62/100 (C).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
DBI ACTIVE Designer Brands Inc. (Class A)	C	62/100	—	43.6%	16.4%	+7.09%	$347.6M	Benchmark Subject
CTRN Citi Trends Inc.	C	63/100	77.8x	—	2.6%	+6.94%	$404.8M	/ctrn-vs-dbi →
GCO Genesco Inc.	D+	56/100	31.4x	46.3%	2.9%	+1.92%	$408.6M	/gco-vs-dbi →
SHOE Shoe Station Group Inc.	C	65/100	7.8x	36.6%	9.2%	+4.29%	$409.7M	/shoe-vs-dbi →
LE Lands' End Inc.	C+	68/100	52.6x	48.7%	7.9%	+4.03%	$289.5M	/le-vs-dbi →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-01-31 • CIK 0001319947

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31), Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) (DBI) reported GAAP revenue of $2.89B (-3.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.01B , and -5.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$8.4M, operating cash flow of $109.9M, and free cash flow of $78.3M (+149.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, DBI closed FY2025 with $1.95B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.80, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2026-01-31	$2.89B	-$8.4M	$109.9M	$78.3M	$1.95B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2025-02-01	$3.01B	-$10.5M	$82.2M	$31.3M	$2.01B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2024-02-03	$3.07B	$29.1M	$162.4M	$162.4M	—	—

3. DBI Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is DBI stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) (NYSE: DBI) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 62/100 at a spot price of $6.80 (+7.09% 1D, market cap $347.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, DBI ranks #364 in composite RQD confidence.

How does DBI compare to CTRN and GCO in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores), DBI carries a Roarable C (62/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 43.6%, and ROIC of 16.4%. By comparison, CTRN (Citi Trends Inc.) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 77.8x, ROIC 2.6%, cap $404.8M) and GCO (Genesco Inc.) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 31.4x, ROIC 2.9%, cap $408.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, SHOE leads on earnings multiple (7.8x) while DBI leads on capital efficiency (16.4% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DBI?

Per DBI's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001319947), Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) generated $2.89B in revenue (-3.9% YoY), -$8.4M in net income, and $78.3M in free cash flow against $1.95B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (44% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is DBI trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

DBI last traded at $6.80 (+7.09% on volume of 1,034,523 shares), positioning the stock +13.90% above its 50-day simple moving average ($5.97) and +5.43% above its 200-day simple moving average ($6.45). Across its 52-week range of $3.29 to $9.17, DBI sits at the 59.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 63.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.2% ($6.11 to $7.49).

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Does DBI pay a dividend and is it safe?

Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) (DBI) offers a 2.78% cash dividend yield ($0.19 annualized) and 4.58% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as FORTRESS PAYOUT.

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