

Designer Brands Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date PR Newswire COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 20, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI), one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, announced the Company will issue its second quarter 2026 earnings on September 10, 2026. Management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 am E.T.

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has removed from under review with positive implications and upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent) of the operating subsidiaries of The Fortegra Group, Inc. (Fortegra) (headquartered in Jacksonville, FL). Fortegra is a wholly owned subsidiary of DB Insurance Co., Ltd. (DBI). The property/casualty (P/C) operating subs.

Designer Brands (DBI) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

DBI, IX and ALRS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on July 21, 2026.

IX, ARW and DBI made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on July 21, 2026.

Small-cap retail apparel and shoes stocks are rallying in 2026. Five stocks, GCO, DBI, SFIX, TLYS and FOSL, stand out for a stable portfolio.

DBI's first-quarter call spotlights margin gains, cleaner inventory and stronger earnings power, with 2026 EPS now trending toward the high end of guidance.