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Destination XL (DXLG)
NASDAQ:DXLG
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 21, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.04Last Year’s EPS
-0.06Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a mixed but pragmatic stance: financial results and profitability were weak (notable declines in comparable sales, gross margin contraction, a dramatic drop in adjusted EBITDA and a $20.4M deferred tax valuation allowance), representing clear near-term challenges. Offsetting this, the company exited the year with a clean balance sheet (cash and no debt), demonstrated inventory discipline, has actionable strategic initiatives underway (FitMap activation, private brand expansion, marketing/CRM refinement, digital UX improvements) and early signs of improved sales momentum in early FY2026. Management’s positioning is cautious and focused on stabilizing the business and returning to profitable growth, with the FullBeauty merger and longer-term private-brand/margin opportunity highlighted as upside catalysts.Company Guidance
Strong Liquidity and Balance Sheet Discipline
Ended fiscal 2025 with $28.8 million in cash and investments, no outstanding debt, and $55.1 million of excess availability under the credit facility, providing financial flexibility.
FitMap Rollout and Early Behavioral Lift
FitMap proprietary sizing tech now live in 188 stores and mobile app; more than 63,000 customers scanned to date. Management reports scanned guests deliver higher customer value, higher AOV, higher units per transaction and higher repeat rates, and expects double-digit incremental revenue from scanned customers over 12 months.
Private Brand Strategy and Margin Opportunity
Private brand mix targeted to increase from ~57% at start of FY2025 to >60% in FY2026 and over 65% in FY2027; private brands have IMU in mid-70s vs national brands in mid-50s, offering potential gross margin uplift (management cited a potential 100–200 bps tailwind depending on promotional activity).
Inventory Discipline
Q4 inventory of $73.5 million, down 2.6% year-over-year and approximately 28% lower than 2019 levels; clearance penetration 9.9% (near historical benchmark), and buying strategy remains cautious to avoid excess inventory while protecting margin.
Cost Reduction Progress
Full-year SG&A dollars declined 5.5% to $187.4 million (from $198.3 million), and marketing dollars were down $5.2 million for the year, reflecting expense discipline and reallocation to higher-return activities.
Operational and Strategic Initiatives Launched
Company is scaling FitMap activation, expanding private brands and opening price points, refining promotional framework and CRM/loyalty, improving digital UX, and pursuing a Nordstrom marketplace partnership to broaden distribution.
Near-Term Sales Momentum and Measured Store Growth
Management reported improving comp trends into early FY2026 (February comp improved to -1.3% with March following a similar trend) and expects comps to reach breakeven before summer and turn positive later in the year; opened eight new DXL stores in FY2025 and converted several Casual Male locations, but paused broader new openings to prioritize capital discipline.
DXLG Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
DXLG Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 19, 2026 | $0.55 | $0.52 | -4.95% |
Dec 11, 2025 | $1.56 | $1.14 | -26.92% |
Aug 27, 2025 | $1.30 | $1.31 | +0.77% |
May 29, 2025 | $1.18 | $1.30 | +10.17% |
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FAQ
When does Destination XL (DXLG) report earnings?
Destination XL (DXLG) is schdueled to report earning on May 21, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is DXLG EPS forecast?
DXLG EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is -0.04.