Designer Brands Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Designer Brands Inc (DBI)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 67.0% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 87.7%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone House Capital Management, LLC | 10.76 | 5,500,000 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 6.47 | 3,305,760 | +16.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 4.27 | 2,183,715 | +5.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| American Century Companies Inc | 3.51 | 1,794,046 | +14.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 3.07 | 1,567,643 | +4.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc | 3.07 | 1,567,294 | -25.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| Ameriprise Financial Inc | 2.99 | 1,527,265 | +1.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP | 2.32 | 1,184,045 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Two Sigma Investments LLC | 2.24 | 1,144,570 | -23.7 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 3.37 | 1,724,804 | +0.1 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schottenstein Joseph A. | Director | 322,105 | 2,158,104 $ | Jul 31, 2026 | direct |
| Davis Laura | EVP;Pres DSW Designer ShoeWhse | 100,151 | 671,012 $ | Aug 1, 2026 | direct |
| Sonnenberg Harvey L | Director | 28,314 | 189,704 $ | Sep 17, 2026 | direct |
| Haley Mark | SVP, Controller & PAO | 10,195 | 68,307 $ | Oct 15, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Haley Mark | SVP, Controller & PAO | Other | 4,297 | 5.95 | 25,567 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Haley Mark | SVP, Controller & PAO | Other | 14,492 | 0.00 | – |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Sonnenberg Harvey L | Director | Sell | 24,000 | 6.15 | 147,600 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Haley Mark | SVP, Controller & PAO | Sell | 17,698 | 6.37 | 112,697 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Haley Mark | SVP, Controller & PAO | Sell | 1,800 | 6.01 | 10,823 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Davis Laura | EVP;Pres DSW Designer ShoeWhse | Other | 34,547 | 6.04 | 208,664 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Davis Laura | EVP;Pres DSW Designer ShoeWhse | Other | 114,501 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Schottenstein Joseph A. | Director | Other | 3,725 | 0.00 | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: October 30, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.