Dillard’s, Inc. Reports Second Quarter and Year-to-Date Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Dillard’s (NYSE: DDS) reported second quarter 2026 net income of $97.7 million or $6.25 per share, up from $72.8 million or $4.66 per share. Total retail sales rose 1% with comparable store sales also up 1%. Retail gross margin improved to 40.9% of sales from 38.1%, aided by $37.2 million in IEEPA tariff refunds, which added 260 basis points; Dillard’s does not expect further significant refunds. Operating expenses increased to $443.6 million or 29.4% of sales.
For the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026, net income was $348.2 million or $22.30 per share, versus $236.7 million or $15.08. Results include the $37.2 million tariff refunds and a $104.1 million pre-tax gain from a payment card interchange fee litigation settlement. Year-to-date total retail sales grew 2%, retail gross margin reached 43.4%, and operating expenses were $887.6 million (28.9% of sales). Dillard’s ended the quarter with $763.1 million in cash and $497.7 million in short-term investments and operates 272 stores plus its online channel.
Positive
- Q2 2026 EPS $6.25 vs. $4.66 in Q2 2025
- 26-week EPS $22.30 vs. $15.08 prior year period
- Retail gross margin Q2 40.9% vs. 38.1%; 26-week 43.4% vs. 41.8%
- IEEPA tariff refunds of $37.2 million boosted profitability
- Litigation settlement gain of $104.1 million pre-tax year-to-date
- Total retail sales growth 1% in Q2 and 2% year-to-date
- Strong liquidity with $763.1 million cash and $497.7 million short-term investments
- Debt reduction with $96 million in principal payments year-to-date
Negative
- Operating expenses ratio rose to 29.4% of sales in Q2 from 28.7%
- Year-to-date operating expenses increased to $887.6 million (28.9% of sales) from $855.9 million (28.1%)
- Ending inventory increased 5% year-over-year
- Cash and cash equivalents declined to $763.1 million from $1,012.0 million year-over-year
News Explained
Debt was reduced but remains outstanding.
The August 13 results release reports that Dillard’s paid
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28 | Cash dividend announcement | Positive | -3.0% | Board declared a $0.30 per share cash dividend payable August 3, 2026. |
| May 14 | First-quarter earnings | Positive | +0.4% | First-quarter earnings increased alongside higher sales and retail gross margin. |
| May 13 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +0.4% | Company scheduled release of first-quarter results before the NYSE opened. |
| Apr 07 | Product collaboration launch | Positive | +0.6% | Company launched an exclusive Cyd Morris x Gianni Bini capsule collection. |
| Mar 02 | Product collaboration launch | Positive | +0.8% | Company launched an Amanda Jones Vaughan x Antonio Melani capsule collection. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent positive announcements were generally followed by aligned positive or neutral price reactions, while the dividend announcement diverged negatively.
Key Terms
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (the “Company” or “Dillard’s”) announced operating results for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026. This release contains certain forward-looking statements. Please refer to the Company’s cautionary statements included below under “Forward-Looking Information.”
Dillard’s Chief Executive Officer William T. Dillard, II commented on the quarter, “Our
Highlights of the Second Quarter (compared to the prior year second quarter):
- Total retail sales increased
1% - Comparable store sales increased
1% - Net income of
$97.7 million compared to$72.8 million - Earnings per share of
$6.25 compared to$4.66 - Retail gross margin of
40.9% of sales compared to38.1% of sales - Operating expenses were
$443.6 million (29.4% of sales) compared to$434.2 million (28.7% of sales) - Ending inventory increased
5%
Second Quarter Results
Dillard’s reported net income for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2026 of
Included in net income for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2025 is a pretax gain of
Sales – Second Quarter
Net sales for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2026 and August 2, 2025 were
Total retail sales (which excludes CDI) for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2026 and August 2, 2025 were
During the second quarter, sales increased significantly in ladies’ accessories and lingerie and moderately in home and furniture. Slight sales increases were noted in shoes, men’s apparel and accessories and cosmetics. Sales decreased moderately in juniors’ and children’s apparel and ladies’ apparel.
Gross Margin – Second Quarter
Consolidated gross margin for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2026 was
Retail gross margin for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2026 was
Compared to the prior year second quarter and adjusted for the aforementioned IEEPA tariff refunds, retail gross margin increased moderately in ladies’ apparel and increased slightly in cosmetics and home and furniture. Retail gross margin was flat in juniors’ and children’s apparel and decreased slightly in men’s apparel and accessories and shoes. Retail gross margin decreased moderately in ladies’ accessories and lingerie.
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses – Second Quarter
Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses (“operating expenses”) for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2026 were
Highlights of the 26 Weeks (compared to the prior year 26 weeks):
- Total retail sales increased
2% - Comparable store sales increased
2% - Net income of
$348.2 million compared to$236.7 million - Earnings per share of
$22.30 compared to$15.08 - Retail gross margin of
43.4% of sales compared to41.8% of sales - Operating expenses were
$887.6 million (28.9% of sales) compared to$855.9 million (28.1% of sales)
26-Week Results
Dillard’s reported net income for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026 of
$37.2 million ($28.4 million after tax, or$1.82 per share) in refunds of IEEPA tariffs- a pre-tax gain on litigation settlement, net of legal fees, of
$104.1 million ($79.6 million after tax or$5.10 per share) related to the Company’s favorable settlement of a long-standing lawsuit involving payment card interchange fees
Included in net income for the 26 weeks ended August 2, 2025 is a pretax gain of
Sales – 26 Weeks
Net sales for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026 and August 2, 2025 were
Total retail sales for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026 and August 2, 2025 were
Gross Margin – 26 Weeks
Consolidated gross margin for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026 was
Retail gross margin for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026 was
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses – 26 Weeks
Operating expenses for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026 were
Store Information
The Company operates 272 Dillard’s stores, including 28 clearance centers, spanning 30 states (totaling 46.1 million square feet) and an Internet store at dillards.com.
| Dillard’s, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (In Millions, Except Per Share Data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13 Weeks Ended | 26 Weeks Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 1, 2026 | August 2, 2025 | August 1, 2026 | August 2, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of | % of | % of | % of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net | Net | Net | Net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | Sales | Amount | Sales | Amount | Sales | Amount | Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,507.6 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,513.8 | 100.0 | % | $ | 3,076.0 | 100.0 | % | $ | 3,042.7 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||
| Service charges and other income | 22.8 | 1.5 | 22.2 | 1.5 | 43.1 | 1.4 | 40.3 | 1.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,530.4 | 101.5 | 1,536.0 | 101.5 | 3,119.1 | 101.4 | 3,083.0 | 101.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 909.3 | 60.3 | 959.3 | 63.4 | 1,779.7 | 57.9 | 1,817.0 | 59.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 443.6 | 29.4 | 434.2 | 28.7 | 887.6 | 28.9 | 855.9 | 28.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 44.4 | 2.9 | 44.7 | 3.0 | 87.7 | 2.9 | 89.1 | 2.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Rentals | 3.8 | 0.3 | 4.5 | 0.3 | 7.7 | 0.3 | 9.2 | 0.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest and debt (income) expense, net | (2.7 | ) | (0.2 | ) | (1.5 | ) | (0.1 | ) | (3.5 | ) | (0.1 | ) | (2.3 | ) | (0.1 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Other expense | 5.0 | 0.3 | 5.0 | 0.3 | 10.0 | 0.3 | 10.7 | 0.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on litigation settlement | — | — | — | — | 104.1 | 3.4 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of assets | 0.1 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 4.9 | 0.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of joint ventures | 127.1 | 8.4 | 94.6 | 6.2 | 454.2 | 14.8 | 308.3 | 10.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income taxes | 29.7 | 21.8 | 106.6 | 71.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in earnings of joint ventures | 0.3 | 0.0 | — | — | 0.6 | 0.0 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 97.7 | 6.5 | % | $ | 72.8 | 4.8 | % | $ | 348.2 | 11.3 | % | $ | 236.7 | 7.8 | % | |||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted earnings per share | $ | 6.25 | $ | 4.66 | $ | 22.30 | $ | 15.08 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dillard’s, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In Millions) | ||||||
| August 1, | August 2, | |||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| Assets | ||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 763.1 | $ | 1,012.0 | ||
| Accounts receivable | 45.4 | 52.2 | ||||
| Short-term investments | 497.7 | 199.8 | ||||
| Merchandise inventories | 1,283.2 | 1,219.8 | ||||
| Federal and state income taxes | 11.5 | — | ||||
| Other current assets | 80.4 | 88.3 | ||||
| Total current assets | 2,681.3 | 2,572.1 | ||||
| Property and equipment, net | 863.7 | 955.1 | ||||
| Operating lease assets | 31.4 | 29.5 | ||||
| Deferred income taxes | 79.9 | 67.7 | ||||
| Other assets | 93.6 | 60.1 | ||||
| Total assets | $ | 3,749.9 | $ | 3,684.5 | ||
| Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | ||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||
| Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 794.7 | $ | 761.2 | ||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 80.0 | 96.0 | ||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 9.1 | 10.5 | ||||
| Federal and state income taxes | — | 91.0 | ||||
| Total current liabilities | 883.8 | 958.7 | ||||
| Long-term debt | 145.7 | 225.6 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 22.0 | 19.1 | ||||
| Other liabilities | 377.7 | 362.0 | ||||
| Subordinated debentures | 200.0 | 200.0 | ||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 2,120.7 | 1,919.1 | ||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 3,749.9 | $ | 3,684.5 | ||
| Dillard’s, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (In Millions) | ||||||||
| 26 Weeks Ended | ||||||||
| August 1, | August 2, | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 348.2 | $ | 236.7 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of property and other deferred costs | 88.4 | 89.9 | ||||||
| Gain on disposal of assets | (0.2 | ) | (4.9 | ) | ||||
| Accrued interest on short-term investments | (5.6 | ) | (5.6 | ) | ||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | (5.7 | ) | 3.5 | |||||
| Increase in merchandise inventories | (82.1 | ) | (47.7 | ) | ||||
| (Increase) decrease in other current assets | (10.3 | ) | 7.3 | |||||
| (Increase) decrease in other assets | (0.7 | ) | 1.1 | |||||
| Increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities | 25.4 | (24.5 | ) | |||||
| (Decrease) increase in income taxes | (30.6 | ) | 63.6 | |||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 326.8 | 319.4 | ||||||
| Investing activities: | ||||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment and capitalized software | (39.5 | ) | (43.5 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from disposal of assets | 0.3 | 6.0 | ||||||
| Proceeds from insurance | — | 1.5 | ||||||
| Investment in joint venture | — | (1.8 | ) | |||||
| Purchase of short-term investments | (641.5 | ) | (273.5 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments | 360.9 | 405.0 | ||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (319.8 | ) | 93.7 | |||||
| Financing activities: | ||||||||
| Principal payments on long-term debt | (96.0 | ) | — | |||||
| Cash dividends paid | (9.4 | ) | (7.9 | ) | ||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | — | (107.8 | ) | |||||
| Issuance cost of line of credit | — | (3.3 | ) | |||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (105.4 | ) | (119.0 | ) | ||||
| (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (98.4 | ) | 294.1 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 861.5 | 717.9 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 763.1 | $ | 1,012.0 | ||||
| Non-cash transactions: | ||||||||
| Accrued capital expenditures | $ | 7.7 | $ | 5.1 | ||||
| Accrued purchase of treasury stock and excise taxes | — | 1.1 | ||||||
| Stock awards | 1.4 | 1.3 | ||||||
| Lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | 0.3 | 1.8 | ||||||
Estimates for 2026
The Company is providing the following estimates for certain financial statement items for the 52-week period ending January 30, 2027 based upon current conditions. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates as conditions and factors change - See “Forward-Looking Information.”
| In Millions | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Estimated | Actual | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | $ | 175 | $ | 179 | ||||
| Rentals | 18 | 19 | ||||||
| Interest and debt (income) expense, net | (9 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||
| Capital expenditures | 120 | 93 | ||||||
Forward-Looking Information
This report contains certain forward-looking statements. The following are or may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: (a) statements including words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “future,” “potential,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “continue,” or the negative or other variations thereof; (b) statements regarding matters that are not historical facts; and (c) statements about the Company’s future occurrences, plans and objectives, including those statements under the heading “Estimates for 2026” regarding certain financial statement items for the 52-week period ended January 30, 2027. The Company cautions that forward-looking statements contained in this report are based on estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions of management and information available to management at the time of such statements and are not guarantees of future performance. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information or otherwise. Forward-looking statements of the Company involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors. Actual future performance, outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company and its management as a result of a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Representative examples of those factors include (without limitation) general retail industry conditions and macro-economic conditions including inflation, economic recession and changes in traffic at malls and shopping centers; economic and weather conditions for regions in which the Company’s stores are located and the effect of these factors on the buying patterns of the Company’s customers, including the effect of changes in prices and availability of oil and natural gas; the availability of and interest rates on consumer credit; the impact of competitive pressures in the department store industry and other retail channels including specialty, off-price, discount and Internet retailers; changes in the Company’s ability to meet labor needs amid nationwide labor shortages and an intense competition for talent; changes in consumer spending patterns, debt levels and their ability to meet credit obligations; high levels of unemployment; changes in tax legislation; trade disputes and changes in trade policies including the imposition (or threat) of new or increased duties, taxes, tariffs and other charges impacting our products or supply chain; changes in legislation and governmental regulations; adequate and stable availability and pricing of materials, production facilities and labor from which the Company sources its merchandise; changes in operating expenses, including employee wages, commission structures and related benefits; system failures or data security breaches; inability to effectively utilize advancements in technology, including artificial intelligence; possible future acquisitions of store properties from other department store operators; the continued availability of financing in amounts and at the terms necessary to support the Company’s future business; fluctuations in SOFR and other base borrowing rates; potential disruption from terrorist activity and the effect on ongoing consumer confidence; epidemic, pandemic or public health issues and their effects on public health, our supply chain, the health and well-being of our employees and customers and the retail industry in general; potential disruption of international trade and supply chain efficiencies; global conflicts (including the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine) and the possible impact on consumer spending patterns and other economic and demographic changes of similar or dissimilar nature, and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly those set forth under the caption “Item 1A, Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026.
| CONTACT: | |
| Dillard’s, Inc. | |
| Julie J. Guymon | |
| 501-376-5965 | |
| julie.guymon@dillards.com |
