Designer Brands Inc. Earnings Per Share Disclosure
| (in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||
Weighted average basic shares outstanding | 49,136 | 53,657 | 61,296 | ||||||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation awards | — | — | 2,079 | ||||||||||||||
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | 49,136 | 53,657 | 63,375 | ||||||||||||||
| Anti-dilutive shares | 5,358 | 5,304 | 2,646 | ||||||||||||||
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | |
| 2020 | May 1, 2020 | |
| 2019 | Mar 26, 2019 | |
| 2018 | Mar 23, 2018 | |
| 2017 | Mar 23, 2017 | |
| 2016 | Mar 24, 2016 | |
About Earnings Per Share Disclosures
The earnings per share disclosure breaks down the calculation from net income to both basic and diluted EPS, revealing the full impact of a company's capital structure on per-share economics. The reconciliation between basic and diluted share counts exposes how many stock options, RSUs, convertible securities, and warrants are potentially dilutive to existing shareholders.
Key signals: a widening gap between basic and diluted shares indicates growing dilution from equity compensation or convertible instruments. Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the diluted calculation deserve attention — they represent latent dilution that will materialize if the stock price rises. Watch for the effect of share buybacks on per-share metrics: EPS growth driven primarily by repurchases rather than income growth signals weakening fundamentals. Compare year-over-year changes in the diluted share count against equity compensation expense to assess whether management is effectively managing dilution.