Dillard's (DDS)
NYSE:DDS
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
$594.00
▼(-1.94% Downside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:05/15/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial strength and cash flow alongside an attractive low P/E and high dividend yield. These positives are offset by weak technicals, with the stock in a clear downtrend and negative momentum indicators.
Positive Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Dillard’s low and falling debt-to-equity (~0.14) and a materially larger equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This capital strength supports investment, dividends or buybacks and cushions operating volatility in the cyclical department-store sector without relying on external financing.
Negative Factors
Margin Normalization
Material margin compression versus prior periods reduces earnings resilience. Lower gross and operating margins make profits more sensitive to small sales or mix shifts, constraining ability to finance growth or dividends from core operations during softer retail cycles.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Dillard’s low and falling debt-to-equity (~0.14) and a materially larger equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This capital strength supports investment, dividends or buybacks and cushions operating volatility in the cyclical department-store sector without relying on external financing.
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Dillard's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Total Stores
Counts the number of retail locations, reflecting the company's physical presence and potential market reach.
Counts the number of retail locations, reflecting the company's physical presence and potential market reach.
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Market Cap
$8.28B
Dividend Yield3.99%
Average Volume (3M)98.92K
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.8
Beta (1Y)1.14
Revenue Growth0.62%
EPS Growth16.32%
CountryUS
Employees28,800
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryDepartment Stores
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)42.07
Shares Outstanding11,630,838
10 Day Avg. Volume129,453
30 Day Avg. Volume98,923
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-16.09
Price to Book (P/B)5.33
Price to Sales (P/S)1.44
P/FCF Ratio15.20
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.93
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.16
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.08
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.67
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$537.00Price Target Upside-11.35% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)35.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.61B
Dillard's Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Dillard's, Inc. operates retail department stores in the southeastern, southwestern, and midwestern areas of the United States. Its stores offer merchandise, including fashion apparel for women, men, and children; and accessories, cosmetics, home ...
How the Company Makes Money
Dillard’s primarily makes money by selling merchandise to consumers through its physical department stores and online store. Its core revenue stream is retail sales across major product categories (including women’s, men’s, and children’s apparel;...
Dillard's Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
84
Very Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 6.61B | 6.56B | 6.59B | 6.87B | 7.00B | 6.62B |
| Gross Profit | 2.50B | 2.47B | 2.67B | 2.84B | 3.01B | 2.88B |
| EBITDA | 886.50M | 874.20M | 949.10M | 1.14B | 1.34B | 1.33B |
| Net Income | 657.40M | 570.60M | 593.48M | 738.85M | 891.64M | 862.47M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.14B | 3.50B | 3.53B | 3.45B | 3.33B | 3.25B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.42B | 1.07B | 1.04B | 956.32M | 799.24M | 716.76M |
| Total Debt | 555.40M | 557.60M | 555.32M | 564.44M | 555.22M | 608.73M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.11B | 1.73B | 1.73B | 1.75B | 1.73B | 1.79B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.03B | 1.78B | 1.80B | 1.70B | 1.60B | 1.45B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 751.30M | 623.60M | 609.58M | 750.65M | 828.29M | 1.18B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 845.01M | 717.00M | 714.13M | 883.59M | 948.39M | 1.28B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -95.87M | 22.50M | -269.73M | -115.59M | -235.85M | -69.79M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -492.04M | -595.90M | -534.83M | -620.04M | -768.97M | -853.81M |
Dillard's Technical Analysis
Negative
605.77
Price Trends
576.23
Negative
607.12
Negative
590.28
Negative
Market Momentum
-15.48
Positive
35.70
Neutral
18.55
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DDS, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 605.77 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 562.00, above the 50-day MA of 576.23, and above the 200-day MA of 590.28, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -15.48 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 35.70 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 18.55 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for DDS.
Dillard's Risk Analysis
Dillard's disclosed 25 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Dillard's reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Dillard's Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $8.28B | 8.80 | 33.85% | 3.99% | 0.62% | 16.32% | |
69 Neutral | $3.23B | 6.48 | 38.98% | ― | 6.42% | -3.25% | |
68 Neutral | $5.96B | 16.50 | 17.66% | ― | 11.07% | 18.69% | |
63 Neutral | $7.57B | 15.26 | 22.98% | 2.45% | 1.86% | -2.54% | |
63 Neutral | $4.88B | 2.68 | 14.20% | 3.23% | -1.67% | 15.12% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
56 Neutral | $1.32B | 3.91 | 6.91% | 2.33% | -4.28% | 146.27% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Dillard's Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsShareholder Meetings
Dillard’s Announces Merger and Capital Structure Reorganization
Neutral
Mar 20, 2026
On March 20, 2026, Dillard’s, Inc. agreed to merge with W.D. Company, Inc., a private Arkansas family holding company that owns a large block of Dillard’s Class A and high-vote Class B shares but conducts no operating business. Under t...
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