Dillard’s, Inc. Announces Special Dividend of $30.00 Per Share and Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.30 per Share

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Dillard’s (NYSE: DDS) announced a special dividend of $30.00 per share on Class A and Class B common stock, payable January 5, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 12, 2025.

The Board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable February 2, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025. Management described the special dividend as the company’s largest dividend ever and emphasized shareholder alignment.

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• Special dividend of $30.00 per share declared
• Special dividend payable Jan 5, 2026
• Quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share payable Feb 2, 2026

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (the “Company” or “Dillard’s”) announced that the Board of Directors declared a special dividend of $30.00 per share on the Class A and Class B Common Stock of the Company. The special dividend is payable January 5, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 12, 2025.

In a joint statement, Dillard’s Chief Executive Officer, William Dillard, II and President Alex Dillard shared, “Today, we are excited to announce our largest dividend ever – underscoring our commitment to our shareholders, the majority of whom are our associates. Thank you for your trust. We're grateful for the support of our loyal customers and our hard-working, dedicated associates, who have made this possible.”  

The Company also announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share on the Class A and Class B Common Stock of the Company. The dividend is payable February 2, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025.

CONTACT:
Julie J. Guymon, C.P.A.
501-376-5965
julie.guymon@dillards.com

FAQ

What special dividend did Dillard’s (DDS) declare on November 20, 2025?

Dillard’s declared a $30.00 per share special dividend on Class A and Class B common stock.

When is the Dillard’s (DDS) special dividend payable and who is eligible?

The special dividend is payable January 5, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 12, 2025.

What is the regular quarterly dividend Dillard’s (DDS) announced and when is it payable?

The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable February 2, 2026.

What are the record dates for Dillard’s (DDS) November 2025 dividend announcements?

Record dates are December 12, 2025 for the special dividend and December 31, 2025 for the quarterly dividend.

How did Dillard’s management describe the $30.00 special dividend?

Management called it the company’s largest dividend ever and tied it to shareholder and associate alignment.