Dillard's Sales Decline Hits Margin
Dillard's beat earnings expectations for Q4 2024 but faced a challenging retail environment with mixed results across product categories.
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS), a major department store chain, released its earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 on February 25, 2025. While the company reported an EPS of $13.48, surpassing the analyst expectation of $9.79, it experienced a decline compared to the same quarter last year. Revenue reached $2.017 billion, just slightly above the expected $1.997 billion. Overall, the quarter was a mix of positive earnings but challenging sales and margin metrics.
Source: Analyst estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet.
Dillard's operates 272 stores, including 28 clearance centers, offering fashion apparel, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Key proprietary brands such as Antonio Melani and Gianni Bini distinguish its product line. The company tailors merchandise offerings to regional preferences, which can enhance store-level performance.
