MARKET WIREYahoo • 3d ago
BOOT Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Margin Gains, Sales MissBoot Barn's Q2 earnings beat estimates on margin gains and store expansion, but sales miss expectations, prompting a lower fiscal 2027 outlook.
Why DBI Stock surged +7.09% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$6.80 +7.09% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $6.87
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
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $6.87 (+1.09%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 2.7% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 62/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.3% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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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%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (62/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY DBI SCORES 62/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (24% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 2.7% FCF Margin ($78.3M FCF) & 43.6% Gross Margin
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+14/20 pts (23% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 60% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 63 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)
Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 12 pts from forensic ceiling
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C-$5.70+8.6% Next Q
54
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C$6.19+2.7% Next Q
57
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C$6.36+6.9% Next Q
59
CurrentGrade C$6.80+0.7% Hist 90D α
62
Trajectory: C- (54) → C (62)Full Audit →
⚔️ ADVERSARIAL OPPOSING CASE & FORENSIC KILL-SWITCH (WHY THE BULL/BEAR THESIS COULD FAIL)GIDEON ASHMERE // FORENSIC SHORT & KILL-SWITCH DOSSIER
⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the DBI Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 62/100 (C) score, DBI faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 41.1% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($5.97) or 200D SMA ($6.45) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($6.92) toward Bear Floor ($5.40).
🎲 LIVE PREDICTION MARKET ODDS TIED TO $DBI• $2.4M Crowd Pool • Kalshi / Polymarket Composite
Contract: “DBI Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Jan 30, 2027) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why DBI Stock surged +7.09% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Designer Brands Inc. (Class A) (DBI) surged +7.09% to $6.80, trading at 60% of its 52-week range ($3.29 – $9.17). Solid 44% profit margin (16% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 60% of its 52-week range ($3.29 – $9.17) with RSI-14 at 63 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±10.2% around $6.80 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 43.6% gross margin and $78.3M annual free cash flow.
Live DBI Headlines & Catalysts
CATALYSTYahoo • 3d ago
BBWI's International Momentum Adds Strength to Its Growth StoryBath & Body Works is benefiting from strong international demand, higher product shipments and store expansion as it works to restore sustainable growth.
CATALYSTYahoo • 5d ago
BOOT's Q2 Earnings on Deck: What Investors Should Brace ForBoot Barn heads into Q2 earnings with expectations of double-digit sales and profit growth, backed by store expansion, strong workwear demand and margin gains.
RISK WATCHYahoo • 9d ago
Missed Designer Brands' 84% Run? What Holders Had To BelieveDesigner Brands entered the period talking up omnichannel logistics, owned athletic labels and a heavier focus on wellness driven footwear, while critics pointed to falling store traffic and heavy promotions. For Designe
CATALYSTYahoo • 12d ago
Best Income Stocks to Buy for October 20thPINE, WASH and DBI made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on October 20, 2026.
CATALYSTYahoo • 12d ago
New Strong Buy Stocks for October 20thDBI, TTE, AII, BNED and UGP have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 20, 2026.
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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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DBI Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
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).
Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)
No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on DBI today. View full Setup Ledger →
🦋 Documented & Second-Order Butterfly Connections
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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (DBI)
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 0001319947In 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)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs 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).
DBI Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is DBI stock moving today?
Why DBI Stock surged +7.09% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 44% profit margin (16% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.