Every Form 4 that Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow DBI and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full DBI filings page.
On October 15, 2026, Mark Haley, SVP, Controller & PAO at Designer Brands Inc. (DBI), reported exercising or converting 447 dividend equivalent rights and 14,045 restricted stock units, with an entry listing acquisition of 14,492 Class A common shares. Reported post-transaction holdings were 9,118 dividend equivalent rights and 28,090 restricted stock units. The report also lists 4,297 Class A shares delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability, at $5.95 per share.
Designer Brands Inc. reported that director John W. Atkinson was granted 1,037 Stock Units on October 7, 2026, representing dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded units. Each unit is a contingent right to one Class A common share, vests on the grant date, and converts into an equal number of shares when his Board service ends. The reported post-transaction total was 123,221 Stock Units, including accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Designer Brands Inc. EVP; Pres DesignerBrands Canada Mary Turner acquired 884 dividend equivalent rights on October 7, 2026, as an award. The transaction report lists 7,364 dividend equivalent rights held directly after the acquisition.
Designer Brands Inc. EVP & CFO Sheamus Toal acquired 899 dividend equivalent rights on October 7, 2026. The rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) and become exercisable proportionately with those RSUs. Each right is the economic equivalent of one share of Class A common stock. Toal directly held 2,628 rights after the transaction.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) Executive Chairman Jay L. Schottenstein acquired 14,418 dividend equivalent rights on October 7, 2026. His reported direct position after the acquisition was 98,573 rights. The rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units and become exercisable proportionately with those RSUs; each right is the economic equivalent of one Class A common share.
Designer Brands Inc. EVP, COO & Brands President Andrea O'Donnell acquired 3,695 dividend equivalent rights on October 7, 2026, bringing her reported total to 26,452 rights. The rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) and become exercisable proportionately with the related RSUs; each right is economically equivalent to one Class A common share.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) CEO and director Douglas M. Howe received an award of 19,518 Dividend Equivalent Rights on October 7, 2026. The rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units and become exercisable proportionately with the RSUs to which they relate. Each right is the economic equivalent of one Class A common share. Howe's reported total following the award was 134,257 Dividend Equivalent Rights.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) SVP, Controller & PAO Mark Haley acquired 1,414 dividend equivalent rights on October 7, 2026. The rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units and become exercisable proportionately with those units; each right is the economic equivalent of one Class A common share.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) reports that Deborah L. Ferree, listed as V. Chair; Ch Product Off, acquired 7,818 Dividend Equivalent Rights on October 7, 2026. The rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) and become exercisable proportionately with those units; each right is the economic equivalent of one share of the issuer’s Class A common stock. Ferree’s direct holdings following the award were 57,002 rights.
Designer Brands Inc. reported that Laura Davis, its EVP; Pres DSW Designer ShoeWhse, acquired 3,703 dividend equivalent rights on October 7, 2026. The rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units and become exercisable proportionately with those RSUs. Each right is the economic equivalent of one Class A common share; Davis’s reported position following the transaction was 28,080 rights.
Designer Brands Inc. director Joanne Zaiac acquired 1,291 stock units on October 7, 2026, representing dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units. Her reported position after the acquisition was 153,397 stock units, including accrued dividend equivalent rights. Each unit is a contingent right to one Class A common share; the units vest on the grant date and convert into an equal number of shares upon termination of service from the Board of Directors.
Designer Brands Inc. director Allan J. Tanenbaum acquired 2,677 stock units on October 7, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one Class A common share; the reported shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units. Tanenbaum's reported post-transaction position was 317,895 stock units, including accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Designer Brands Inc. director Harvey L. Sonnenberg acquired 580 stock units on October 7, 2026, representing dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units. The units vest on the grant date and convert into an equal number of Class A common shares upon termination of Board service. His reported post-transaction position was 68,784 stock units, including accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Designer Brands Inc. director Joanna T. Lau acquired 1,343 stock units on October 7, 2026, representing dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units. Her reported position following the acquisition was 159,567 stock units, including units acquired pursuant to a special dividend and accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Designer Brands Inc. director Elaine J. Eisenman acquired 2,427 stock units on October 7, 2026; the units represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units. Her reported direct position following the transaction was 288,264 stock units, including accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Designer Brands Inc. director Peter Cobb acquired 1,870 stock units on October 7, 2026, representing dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units. Each unit is a contingent right to receive one Class A common share. The units vested on the grant date and convert to an equal number of shares when his board service ends. His reported total after the transaction was 222,177 stock units, including accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) reported that SH Capital Partners, L.P., the record and direct beneficial owner of the securities covered, sold 15,000 call options on October 6, 2026, at a reported price of $0.145 per share. The options covered 1,500,000 Class A common shares, had a $10.00 exercise price and a January 15, 2027 expiration date. After the sale, SH Capital Partners reported 0 call options and 5,500,000 Class A common shares. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) director Harvey L. Sonnenberg reported selling 24,000 Class A common shares on September 17, 2026 in a sale described as occurring in the open market or a private transaction at a price of $6.15 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 28,314 Class A common shares, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this sale.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) had its SVP, Controller & PAO, Mark Haley, report two open-market sales of Class A common shares. On September 11, 2026, he sold 1,800 shares at a weighted-average price of $6.0128 per share, and on September 14, 2026, he sold 17,698 shares at a weighted-average price of $6.3678 per share. The filing notes that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported and offers detailed price breakdowns on request.
Schottenstein Joseph A. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Designer Brands Inc. director Joseph A. Schottenstein received a grant of 3,725 Class A Common Shares on July 31, 2026 at $0.00 per share, increasing his directly held stake to 322,105 shares. Additional positions reported include 31,050 shares held by trusts and 1,273,099 shares held by Schottenstein Realty LLC, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest. The transaction was not reported under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Designer Brands Inc. executive Laura Davis, EVP and President of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, exercised and converted equity awards on August 1, 2026. Dividend equivalent rights for 12,566 units and restricted stock units for 101,935 units were converted into Class A common shares, and 34,547 shares were withheld at $6.04 per share to satisfy exercise price or tax obligations.
Schottenstein Joseph A. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Designer Brands Inc. director Joseph A. Schottenstein reported an A-code grant/award of 239 Class A common shares at $0.00 per share. Following this award, he holds 318,380 Class A shares directly. He is also reported as having indirect interests in 1,273,099 shares through Schottenstein Realty LLC and 31,050 shares through trusts, and disclaims beneficial ownership of those indirect holdings except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
Turner Mary reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Designer Brands Inc. executive Mary Turner, EVP and President of Designer Brands Canada, received a grant of 930 Dividend Equivalent Rights tied to previously awarded restricted stock units. Each right is the economic equivalent of one Class A common share and becomes exercisable proportionately with the related RSUs. Following this grant, Turner directly holds 6,487 Dividend Equivalent Rights.
O'Donnell Andrea reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Designer Brands Inc. reported that EVP, COO & Brands President Andrea O'Donnell received a grant of 3,885 Dividend Equivalent Rights on July 8, 2026. These rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units and each right is the economic equivalent of one Class A common share, becoming exercisable proportionately with the related RSUs. Following this award, O'Donnell holds 22,780 Dividend Equivalent Rights directly.
Haley Mark reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Designer Brands Inc. reported that officer Mark Haley, SVP, Controller & PAO, received a grant of 1,487 Dividend Equivalent Rights on July 8, 2026. These rights are tied to previously awarded RSUs and are economically equivalent to the same number of Class A common shares, becoming exercisable proportionately with the related RSUs. Following this award, Haley holds 8,151 Dividend Equivalent Rights directly.
Toal Sheamus reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Designer Brands Inc. reported that EVP & CFO Sheamus Toal received a grant of 945 Dividend Equivalent Rights tied to previously awarded restricted stock units. Each right is the economic equivalent of one Class A common share and becomes exercisable proportionately with the underlying RSUs. Following this grant, Toal holds 1,729 Dividend Equivalent Rights directly.
SCHOTTENSTEIN JAY L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Designer Brands Inc. reported that Executive Chairman Jay L. Schottenstein received a grant of 15,165 Dividend Equivalent Rights linked to previously awarded restricted stock units. Each right is economically equivalent to one Class A common share and vests proportionately with the related RSUs. Following this award, he holds 84,277 Dividend Equivalent Rights directly.
HOWE DOUGLAS M. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Designer Brands Inc. CEO and director Douglas M. Howe received a grant of 20,527 Dividend Equivalent Rights linked to previously awarded restricted stock units. Each right is the economic equivalent of one Class A common share and becomes exercisable proportionately with the related RSUs. Following this award, Howe holds 114,904 derivative rights directly.
Ferree Deborah L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Designer Brands Inc. reported that executive Deborah L. Ferree received a grant of 8,221 dividend equivalent rights tied to previously awarded restricted stock units. Each right is the economic equivalent of one Class A common share and will become exercisable proportionately with the related RSUs. Following this award, Ferree directly holds 49,249 dividend equivalent rights.
Davis Laura reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Designer Brands Inc. executive Laura Davis, EVP and President of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, received a grant of 4,750 Dividend Equivalent Rights tied to previously awarded restricted stock units. Each right is economically equivalent to one Class A common share, bringing her reported derivative holdings to 36,969 rights after this award.
Designer Brands Inc. director Joanne Zaiac received a grant/award acquisition of 1,358 stock units on July 8, 2026. Each stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Class A common share and becomes vested on the grant date, converting into an equal number of shares upon her termination of service from the Board of Directors. These units represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units, bringing her total direct holdings to 152,106 stock units, including accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Designer Brands Inc. director Allan J. Tanenbaum received a grant of 2,811 stock units, each representing a contingent right to one Class A common share. The stock units vest on the grant date and will convert into an equal number of Class A common shares upon his termination of service from the Board. Following this award, his direct holdings total 315,218 stock units, including accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Designer Brands Inc. director Peter Cobb received a grant of 1,967 stock units representing dividend equivalent rights on previously awarded stock units. Each stock unit is a contingent right to receive one Class A common share, vests on the grant date, and will convert into an equal number of Class A shares upon his termination of service from the Board. Following this award, Cobb holds a total of 220,307 stock units, including accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Designer Brands Inc. director John W. Atkinson received a grant of 1,091 stock units, each representing a contingent right to one Class A common share. The units reflect dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units, vest at grant, and convert into an equal number of shares upon his termination of service from the Board. Following this award, his directly held stock units total 122,184, including accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Designer Brands Inc. director Joanna T. Lau received a grant of 1,413 stock units, each representing a contingent right to one Class A common share. These units vest on the grant date and will convert into an equal number of Class A common shares upon her termination of service from the Board. Following this award, she holds 158,224 stock units, including units from prior special dividend and dividend equivalent accruals.
Designer Brands Inc. director Elaine J. Eisenman received a grant of 2,551 stock units on July 8, 2026 as a compensation award. Each stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Class A common share and becomes vested on the grant date, converting into shares upon her termination of service from the Board. The reported total of 285,837 stock units after the transaction includes accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Designer Brands Inc. director Harvey L. Sonnenberg reported compensation-related equity awards. On July 8, 2026, he received 239 Class A common shares at no cost, increasing his directly held Class A stake to 52,314 shares. He was also granted 607 stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one Class A share, bringing his total directly held stock units to 68,204. The filing notes that some shares and units represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units, and that the new stock units vest on the grant date and will convert into an equal number of Class A shares upon his termination of service from the Board of Directors.
Paul Richard A. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Designer Brands Inc. director Paul Richard A. reported a grant of 239 Class A Common Shares on July 8, 2026 at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting an equity award rather than a market purchase. Following this award, his direct holdings total 145,867 Class A Common Shares.
Designer Brands Inc. director Paul Richard A. reported receiving a grant of Class A common shares. He acquired 26,527 shares at no stated purchase price, described as a grant or award. After this transaction, he directly holds a total of 145,628 Class A common shares.
Designer Brands Inc. director Joanne Zaiac received a grant of 26,527 stock units as board compensation. Each stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Class A common share and vests on the grant date. The units convert into an equal number of Class A shares when she leaves the board.
After this award, Zaiac holds 150,748 stock units directly, which the disclosure notes includes accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Designer Brands Inc. director Harvey L. Sonnenberg reported a stock grant of Class A Common Shares. He received 26,527 shares on June 17, 2026 as a grant or award at a stated price of $0.00 per share. Following this compensation-related acquisition, he now holds 52,075 Class A Common Shares directly.
Designer Brands Inc. director Joanna T. Lau received a grant of 26,527 stock units, each representing a contingent right to one Class A common share. The units vest on the grant date and will convert into an equal number of shares when she leaves the Board of Directors.
After this grant and related adjustments for a special dividend and dividend equivalent rights, Lau holds a total of 156,811 stock units directly, highlighting her ongoing equity-based compensation and alignment with shareholder interests.
Designer Brands Inc. director Peter Cobb received a grant of 26,527 stock units, each tied to one Class A common share. The units vest immediately on the grant date and will convert into an equal number of Class A common shares when he leaves the Board of Directors.
After this award, Cobb holds a total of 218,340 stock units, which includes accrued dividend-equivalent rights. The award was granted at no cash cost to him, reflecting equity-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase.
Designer Brands Inc. director John W. Atkinson received a grant of 26,527 stock units as board compensation. Each stock unit represents the right to receive one Class A common share. The grant vests immediately and will convert into an equal number of shares when he leaves the Board, with totals including accrued dividend equivalent rights. After this award, he holds 121,093 stock units directly.
Designer Brands Inc. director Joseph A. Schottenstein reported an acquisition of 26,527 Class A Common Shares as a grant or award at $0.0000 per share. Following this grant, his direct holdings increased to 318,141 Class A Common Shares.
He also reported indirect holdings of 1,273,099 Class A Common Shares through Schottenstein Realty LLC and 31,050 Class A Common Shares held by trusts. He disclaims beneficial ownership of these indirect shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
Designer Brands Inc. director Elaine J. Eisenman received an award of 26,527 stock units on June 17, 2026. Each stock unit represents the right to receive one Class A common share and vests on the grant date, converting into shares when she leaves the Board. Following this grant, she holds 283,286 stock units, including accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Designer Brands Inc. director Allan J. Tanenbaum received an award of 26,527 stock units on June 17, 2026 as compensation. Each stock unit represents the right to receive one Class A common share, vests on the grant date, and will convert into shares when he leaves the board. After this grant, Tanenbaum directly holds 312,407 stock units, a routine increase that includes accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Designer Brands Inc. executive Mary Turner reported an open-market sale of 34,708 Class A Common Shares. The shares were sold on June 10, 2026 at a weighted average price of $6.9966 per share, with individual sale prices ranging from $6.75 to $7.26.
After this transaction, Turner directly holds 601 Class A Common Shares. The filing notes that detailed trade information by exact price level is available upon request from regulators, the company, or its security holders.
Schottenstein Joseph A. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Designer Brands Inc. director Joseph A. Schottenstein received a grant of 2,972 Class A Common Shares on May 1, 2026 at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a compensation-related share award rather than an open-market purchase.
Following the grant, he holds 291,614 Class A Common Shares directly. He is also reported as having indirect interests in 1,273,099 shares through Schottenstein Realty LLC and 31,050 shares held by trusts, while disclaiming beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.
Designer Brands Inc. executive Mary Turner reported a compensation-related grant of derivative awards. She received 681 Dividend Equivalent Rights on April 10, 2026, each tied to previously awarded restricted stock units and economically equivalent to one Class A common share. Following this grant, she holds 5,557 Dividend Equivalent Rights in total.
The dividend equivalent rights accrue on earlier RSU awards and become exercisable at the same time and in the same proportion as those RSUs. This filing reflects an acquisition of compensation-linked rights, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.