Welcome to our dedicated page for Dillards news (Ticker: DDS), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Dillards stock.
Dillard’s, Inc. publishes news on department-store retail results, merchandising initiatives and shareholder capital actions. The company sells fashion apparel, cosmetics, accessories, home furnishings and related consumer goods through Dillard’s stores, clearance centers and an online store, with retail operations as its primary segment and a construction business also included in reported sales.
Recurring updates include quarterly and fiscal-year sales, comparable-store trends, retail gross margin, operating expenses, inventory and cash dividends on Class A and Class B common stock. Product announcements often feature exclusive fashion collaborations and private-label brands such as Gianni Bini and Antonio Melani.
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) reported Q2 2025 results with net income of $72.8 million, or $4.66 per share, compared to $74.5 million, or $4.59 per share in Q2 2024. Total retail sales increased 1% to $1.447 billion, with comparable store sales also up 1%. The company's retail gross margin declined to 38.1% from 39.1% year-over-year.
Key performance highlights include stronger sales in juniors' and children's apparel and ladies' accessories, while home and furniture remained weak. Inventory increased 2% year-over-year, an improvement from 6% at Q1 end. During Q2, Dillard's repurchased approximately 24,500 shares for $9.8 million and maintains $165.2 million in remaining authorization under its May 2023 program.
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2025 on August 14, 2025, before the NYSE market opening. The results will cover the 13 and 26-week periods ended August 2, 2025.
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) and Pandora have reached a significant milestone with the opening of Pandora's 100th location within Dillard's stores at the new Battlefield Mall in Springfield, Missouri. The partnership, which began in fall 2024 with 15 stores, has rapidly expanded due to strong customer response. Pandora's presence has grown to 100 Dillard's locations in less than a year.
The collaboration aligns with both companies' strategic goals, with Dillard's focusing on premium fashion offerings and Pandora seeking to expand its accessible luxury jewelry reach. Pandora, as the world's largest jewelry brand, reported revenue of DKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in 2024 and operates in over 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale.
Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) has announced a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.25 per share for both its Class A and Class B Common Stock shareholders. The dividend will be paid on August 4, 2025, to stockholders who are recorded as shareholders as of June 30, 2025. This dividend declaration demonstrates Dillard's commitment to returning value to its shareholders through regular dividend payments.
Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) has announced it will release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, covering the 13-week period ended May 3, 2025. The earnings report will be published on May 15, 2025, before the New York Stock Exchange opens for trading.
Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) has announced the launch of a -edition capsule collection, Shea Leigh Mills for Gianni Bini, now available online and in stores nationwide. The collaboration features coordinating apparel, footwear, swimwear, handbags, and accessories designed by Nashville-based style influencer Shea Leigh Mills.
The collection, exclusively created for Dillard's largest ladies' contemporary brand Gianni Bini, showcases feminine prints, statement solids, and summer silhouettes. Each piece is named after meaningful relationships and experiences in Mills' life, reflecting her positive personality and motto 'Nothing can ruin this day!'
Alexandra Dillard Lucie, Dillard's Vice President of Merchandising, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, noting positive early customer response to the collection.
Dillard's (DDS) has successfully amended and extended its $800 million senior secured revolving credit facility with a new maturity date of March 12, 2030. The facility maintains a $200 million expansion option and can be utilized for various corporate purposes, including working capital, letters of credit, capital expenditures, debt repayment, and share repurchases.
The amended agreement requires no financial covenant compliance as long as availability exceeds $80 million and no specified default events occur. The credit facility was arranged by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Dillard's (DDS) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share for both Class A and Class B Common Stock shareholders. The dividend will be payable on May 5, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2025.
Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) released its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 results, reporting a decrease in performance compared to the previous year. For Q4, the company posted net income of $214.4 million ($13.48 per share), down from $250.5 million ($15.44 per share) in the prior year. Total retail sales decreased 1% with comparable store sales also down 1%.
Retail gross margin declined to 36.1% from 37.7% in the previous year's Q4. Inventory increased by 7%. For the full fiscal year 2024, Dillard's reported net income of $593.5 million ($36.82 per share), compared to $738.8 million ($44.73 per share) in fiscal 2023. Annual retail sales decreased 2% with comparable store sales down 3%.
CEO William T. Dillard, II noted: "With sales down 1%, we worked on controlling expenses but lost some steam in gross margin." During Q4, the company repurchased approximately 36,000 shares for $14 million, with $273 million remaining in its buyback authorization. Dillard's currently operates 272 stores across 30 states.