DDS

Based on Dillard's, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Dillard's do?

Dillard's operates department stores across the southeastern, southwestern, and midwestern United States. Its stores sell fashion apparel for women, men, and children, along with accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. The company also runs clearance centers and an e-commerce site at dillards.com.

Does DDS pay dividends?

Yes, Dillard's pays a regular dividend. This provides a recurring income stream for shareholders. Investors focused on dividend sustainability should review the company's cash flow profile and payout history, both available through Dillard's investor relations page.

When does DDS report earnings?

Dillard's reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with US-listed public companies. Exact upcoming dates are not covered by our data source — check Dillard's investor relations page for the current reporting calendar.

Is DDS a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates DDS as Below Average overall. The Quality and Risk pillars show relative resilience, and Valuation is rated Good. However, Weak scores on Moat and Growth reflect real structural challenges facing traditional department store retail. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is DDS overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for DDS is rated Good, suggesting the stock is not obviously expensive relative to its fundamentals at current levels. That said, valuation should always be considered alongside the company's growth trajectory and competitive positioning — both of which register as Weak in the UQS profile.

How does DDS compare to its competitors?

Among traditional department store peers like Macy's and Kohl's, Dillard's maintains a regional focus with a loyal customer base in its core markets. Its UQS profile reflects challenges common across the sector — limited moat and weak growth — though its Risk and Quality scores compare reasonably within the group.

What is DDS's market cap bracket?

Dillard's is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a range that typically offers more liquidity than small-cap names while remaining smaller than the mega-cap retailers that dominate e-commerce and big-box formats.

Who founded Dillard's?

Dillard's was founded by William T. Dillard in 1938. The company grew from a single store into one of the largest department store chains in the United States, remaining headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas throughout its history.

Is DDS a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, DDS's Below Average UQS Score warrants careful consideration. The Weak Moat pillar is particularly relevant for long-term holders, as durable competitive advantage is a key driver of sustained value creation. The full analysis, including trend data, is available to Pro members.

What is the main competitive advantage of Dillard's?

Dillard's primary advantages are its established regional brand recognition and its owned real estate in many locations, which reduces occupancy cost pressure compared to fully leased peers. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates these advantages as Weak relative to the broader competitive landscape.

What sector does DDS belong to?

Dillard's belongs to the Consumer Cyclical sector. This means its financial performance is closely tied to consumer confidence and discretionary spending. Economic slowdowns tend to weigh more heavily on consumer cyclical companies than on defensive sectors.

Dillard's, Inc. demonstrates outstanding capital efficiency and profitability, placing it among the highest-quality businesses in the market.

Dillard's, Inc. faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

Dillard's, Inc. carries minimal financial risk with conservative leverage and strong solvency.

Dillard's, Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

Dillard's, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for DDS.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Dillard's, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Dillard's, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Dillard's, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.