Dillard's Reports 1% Sales Rise in Q2
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS), the department store operator with a focus on exclusive merchandise and a broad retail footprint, reported its fiscal second quarter 2025 results on August 14, 2025. The company delivered GAAP earnings per share of $4.66, ahead of the analyst estimate of $3.75 (GAAP), and posted total revenue (GAAP) of $1.51 billion, narrowly beating GAAP expectations of $1.50 billion. The period marked a return to sales growth, with comparable store sales up 1 % for Q2 FY2025, and showcased continued operating discipline. However, gross and retail margins slipped, and Net income (GAAP) declined year over year despite the per-share earnings increase. Overall, the quarter showed progress in sales trends and expense control.
Source: Analyst estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet.
Dillard's runs a network of 272 department stores across 30 states and offers both national brands and exclusive in-house lines such as Antonio Melani and Gianni Bini. Its business relies on apparel, accessories, cosmetics, home, and furniture, serving a broad customer base through its physical footprint and online sales at dillards.com.
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