Digital Brands Group Inc (DBGI)
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryApparel - RetailSnapshot 2026-09-04
$3.77+3.86%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryApparel - RetailSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · DBGI
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Drive revenue growth through collegiate licensing, apparel programs, and expanded partnerships targeting $55-$65M in 2026 and $100-$115M in 2027.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management forecasts 2026 revenue of $55 to $65 million and 2027 revenue of $100 to $115 million, driven by collegiate licensing and apparel programs. Actual revenue declined from $2.25M in 2025-Q2 to $1.21M in 2026-Q2, reflecting ongoing challenges, so trajectory shows limited progress toward guidance.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated weak grew net income 56% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=5213).
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“CEO: 'September marks a major financial turning point for us. Our collegiate program is leading the way.'”
“Company announces expanded secured U.S. Program to $165 million, adding $40 million incremental revenue.”
“CEO: 'We forecast 2026 revenue of $55 to $65 million and revenue of $100 to $115 million for July 2026 through June 2027.'”
Focus on improving cash flow to reach positive free cash flow targets of $2.5-$3.5 million in 2026 and $10-$12 million in 2027.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Management targets free cash flow of $2.5 to $3.5 million in 2026 and $10 to $12 million in 2027. Actual cash from operations was negative $4.7 million in 2026-Q1 and remains negative in 2026-Q2, indicating limited progress toward positive cash flow so far.
“Company forecasts positive cash flow starting September driven by collegiate program.”
“Company announced anticipated free cash flow of $2.5 to $3.5 million in 2026 and $10 to $12 million for July 2026 through June 2027.”
Grow collegiate licensing program and partner with influencers to drive apparel sales and brand engagement.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Management highlights growth in collegiate licensing from 2 universities in December 2025 to 16 by April 2026 and plans influencer partnerships. While revenue declined overall, the collegiate program is cited as a key growth driver, indicating mixed progress.
“CEO: 'September marks a major financial turning point for us. Our collegiate program is leading the way.'”
“CEO: 'The collegiate licensing program continues to increase every month from two in December 2025 to sixteen at the end of April 2026.'”
Leverage strategic partnerships to increase retail presence, including store-in-store expansions.
Newly stated in 2026-Q3. Management announced a strategic partnership to expand retail presence via college bookstores. No financial data yet available to assess impact, so delivery status is undetermined.
“Company announced strategic partnership with largest college bookstore chain to expand retail footprint.”
Pursue mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising to support growth and operational needs.
Stated in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management engaged in multiple capital raising and M&A activities including a $3.5 million convertible note in 2026-Q3 and a $238,050 loan in 2026-Q2. These actions show active capital allocation efforts, indicating delivery on this priority.
“Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement for unsecured convertible promissory note of $3.5 million.”
“Entry into securities purchase agreement for loan of $238,050 with additional tranches.”
“Entered consulting agreement with Athlete Capital Sports LLC for NIL program participation.”
Over the trailing year it converted 0.56x of net income into operating cash flow.
Not enough signal yet.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the broad stock market, the US dollar, Fed net liquidity, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates (low R² over the window).
34 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by M&A activity. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated volatile grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 48% for the rest of the cohort, n=1937).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.