What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for Dillard’s Q4 Earnings?

Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE:DDS) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research boosted their Q4 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Dillard’s in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, November 27th. Zacks Research analyst R. Lohia now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $9.43 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $9.05. The consensus estimate for Dillard’s’ current full-year earnings is $32.71 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Dillard’s’ Q1 2026 earnings at $9.69 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $4.23 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $9.74 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $4.45 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $6.85 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $30.36 EPS.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the company. StockNews.com raised Dillard’s from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 15th. UBS Group lifted their price objective on Dillard’s from $194.00 to $198.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Friday, November 15th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group lifted their price objective on Dillard’s from $380.00 to $450.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Friday, November 15th.

Dillard’s Stock Performance

Shares of Dillard’s stock opened at $443.12 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $7.17 billion, a PE ratio of 11.41 and a beta of 0.86. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $394.05 and a 200-day simple moving average of $397.68. The company has a quick ratio of 1.02, a current ratio of 2.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. Dillard’s has a 12 month low of $328.00 and a 12 month high of $476.48.

Dillard’s Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, February 3rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be issued a dividend of $25.00 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 31st. This represents a $100.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 22.57%. Dillard’s’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 2.57%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Dillard’s

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Frank Rimerman Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Dillard’s in the third quarter worth about $611,000. Pacer Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Dillard’s in the third quarter worth about $125,388,000. Quantbot Technologies LP increased its stake in shares of Dillard’s by 49.3% in the third quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP now owns 5,659 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,171,000 after purchasing an additional 1,868 shares during the period. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased its stake in shares of Dillard’s by 5.5% in the first quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 1,867 shares of the company’s stock worth $881,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares during the period. Finally, Millennium Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Dillard’s by 38.4% in the second quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 29,030 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,785,000 after purchasing an additional 8,051 shares during the period. 67.15% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Dillard’s Company Profile

Dillard's, Inc operates retail department stores in the southeastern, southwestern, and midwestern areas of the United States. The company's stores offer merchandise, including fashion apparel for women, men, and children; and accessories, cosmetics, home furnishings, and other consumer goods.