Destination XL (DXLG)
Market Price (12/5/2025): $1.14 | Market Cap: $61.4 MilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Apparel Retail
Destination XL (DXLG)
Market Price (12/5/2025): $1.14Market Cap: $61.4 MilSector: Consumer DiscretionaryIndustry: Apparel Retail
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -57% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -120%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -157% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -5.8 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -1.3% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Experience Economy & Premiumization. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands, and Experiential Retail. | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 311% | |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -9.8%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.2%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -7.5% | ||
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.5% | ||
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -13% | ||
| Significant short interestShort Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 22.76 |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -57% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Experience Economy & Premiumization. Themes include Direct-to-Consumer Brands, and Experiential Retail. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -120%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -157% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -5.8 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -1.3% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 311% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -9.8%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.2%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -7.5% |
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.5% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -13% |
| Significant short interestShort Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 22.76 |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
DXLG Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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The approximate -12.4% movement in Destination XL (DXLG) stock from August 31, 2025, to December 5, 2025, can be attributed to several key factors, primarily stemming from the company's challenging second-quarter fiscal 2025 financial results released at the end of August 2025.
1. Total sales decreased significantly in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
Destination XL reported total sales of $115.5 million for the second quarter, representing a 7.5% decrease compared to $124.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
2. Comparable sales experienced a notable decline.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2025, comparable sales for Destination XL decreased by 9.2% when compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| DXLG Return | -83% | 2572% | 19% | -35% | -39% | -58% | -12% |
| Peers Return | -0% | 30% | -23% | 21% | 7% | 14% | 47% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 17% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| DXLG Win Rate | 42% | 25% | 50% | 33% | 42% | 40% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 60% | 67% | 38% | 55% | 47% | 58% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| DXLG Max Drawdown | -83% | 0% | -40% | -45% | -50% | -67% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -66% | -10% | -43% | -31% | -22% | -34% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: GAP, GES, ZUMZ, GCO, TJX.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/4/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | DXLG | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -61.7% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 161.1% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -83.5% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 506.8% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 261 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -72.0% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 257.1% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 624 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -98.1% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 5169.2% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 1480 days |
Compare to GAP, GES, ZUMZ, GCO, TJX
In The Past
Destination XL's stock fell -61.7% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/17/2021. A -61.7% loss requires a 161.1% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
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| Destination XL Stock Fell 16% in a Month, What Now? | Return |
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Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to DXLG. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | HRB | H&R Block | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -4.1% | -4.1% | -4.1% |
| 11212025 | ABNB | Airbnb | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | MTN | Vail Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | HRB | H&R Block | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -4.1% | -4.1% | -4.1% |
| 11212025 | ABNB | Airbnb | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | MTN | Vail Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 25.45 |
| Mkt Cap | 0.7 |
| Rev LTM | 2,727 |
| Op Inc LTM | 78 |
| FCF LTM | 16 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 73 |
| CFO LTM | 90 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 141 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 2.1% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | -0.8% |
| Rev Chg Q | 3.0% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.7% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 2.6% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 4.7% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 3.3% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 7.3% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 1.1% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 3.7% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 0.7 |
| P/S | 0.2 |
| P/EBIT | 11.4 |
| P/E | 14.5 |
| P/CFO | 6.4 |
| Total Yield | 2.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 5.9% |
| D/E | 1.8 |
| Net D/E | 1.4 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 12.2% |
| 3M Rtn | 4.6% |
| 6M Rtn | 21.7% |
| 12M Rtn | 7.1% |
| 3Y Rtn | 14.7% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 10.9% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -0.6% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 6.3% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -6.6% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -60.2% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sells clothing, footwear and accessories to big + tall men | 522 | 546 | |||
| Retail segment | 500 | 302 | 462 | ||
| Wholesale segment | 5 | 17 | 13 | ||
| Total | 522 | 546 | 505 | 319 | 474 |
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sells clothing, footwear and accessories to big + tall men | 28 | 89 | |||
| Total | 28 | 89 |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 7312025 | 8272025 | 10-Q 8/2/2025 |
| 4302025 | 5292025 | 10-Q 5/3/2025 |
| 1312025 | 3202025 | 10-K 2/1/2025 |
| 10312024 | 11222024 | 10-Q 11/2/2024 |
| 7312024 | 8292024 | 10-Q 8/3/2024 |
| 4302024 | 5302024 | 10-Q 5/4/2024 |
| 1312024 | 3212024 | 10-K 2/3/2024 |
| 10312023 | 11172023 | 10-Q 10/28/2023 |
| 7312023 | 8242023 | 10-Q 7/29/2023 |
| 4302023 | 5252023 | 10-Q 4/29/2023 |
| 1312023 | 3162023 | 10-K 1/28/2023 |
| 10312022 | 11172022 | 10-Q 10/29/2022 |
| 7312022 | 8252022 | 10-Q 7/30/2022 |
| 4302022 | 5262022 | 10-Q 4/30/2022 |
| 1312022 | 3172022 | 10-K 1/29/2022 |
| 10312021 | 11192021 | 10-Q 10/30/2021 |
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