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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal second-quarter revenues of $1.5 billion indicates a 0.4% rise from the year-ago reported figure. The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $4.04 per share, implying a 13.3% decrease from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. The consensus estimate has been stable in the past 30 days.
In the last reported quarter, the company registered an earnings surprise of 58.3%. We note that in the trailing four quarters, its bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 27.9%, on average.
Factors Likely to Drive DDS’ Q2 Results
Dillard’s quarterly performance is likely to have benefited from its strategic initiatives and resilient consumer demand. The company’s efforts to capture growth opportunities across its brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce channels, along with disciplined inventory management, trend-focused merchandise and stronger brand relationships, are likely to have supported sales growth during the quarter under review.
Dillard’s focus on fashion-forward merchandise across apparel, accessories, cosmetics and home is supported by a mix of national and exclusive brands. The company is seeing strength in its merchandise categories, particularly home and furniture, ladies’ accessories and lingerie, and shoes. Tight inventory management and curated assortments are helping drive customer engagement and consistent sell-through.
Dillard’s has also been remodeling stores to enhance the shopping experience and improve store productivity, while optimizing its activewear business and capitalizing on in-demand categories. These initiatives are likely to have broadened the customer base, strengthened engagement and supported overall sales during the fiscal second quarter. Our model predicts a comparable-store sales rise of 0.7% year over year while retail sales are expected to grow 0.5% year over year for the fiscal second quarter.
However, Dillard’s has been witnessing the adverse impacts of a tough operating environment due to the cautious buying behavior of consumers. Additionally, higher expenses are likely to have dented margins and the bottom line in the fiscal second quarter. While we expect SG&A expenses to increase 5% for the quarter under review, the SG&A expense rate is anticipated to expand 130 basis points to 29.6%. Our model predicts a 16.9% year-over-year decline in operating profit for the fiscal second quarter.
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Dillard’s this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. But that’s not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Dillard’s currently has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank of 3.
DDS Stock’s Valuation Picture & Price Performance
Dillard’s is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 17.81X, higher than the Retail - Regional Department Stores industry’s average of 14.3X. The company is trading below its five-year median of 19.09X.
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The recent market movements show that DDS shares gained 12.3% in the past three months compared with the industry's 22.6% growth.
Stocks With The Favorable Combination
Here are a few companies, which according to our model, have the right combination of elements to come up with an earnings beat this reporting cycle:
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The consensus mark for revenues is pegged at $743 million, indicating a rise of 0.4% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly EPS of 25 cents suggests a drop of 26.5% from the year-ago quarter. DBI has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 112.8%, on average.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly EPS of 21 cents suggests a decrease of 53.3% from the year-ago fiscal quarter’s reported number. AEO has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 48.5%, on average.
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Dillard's Q2 Earnings: Essential Takeaways Ahead of the Report
Key Takeaways
Dillard’s, Inc. (DDS - Free Report) is expected to register a year-over-year top-line increase when it reports second-quarter fiscal 2026 numbers.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal second-quarter revenues of $1.5 billion indicates a 0.4% rise from the year-ago reported figure. The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $4.04 per share, implying a 13.3% decrease from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. The consensus estimate has been stable in the past 30 days.
In the last reported quarter, the company registered an earnings surprise of 58.3%. We note that in the trailing four quarters, its bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 27.9%, on average.
Factors Likely to Drive DDS’ Q2 Results
Dillard’s quarterly performance is likely to have benefited from its strategic initiatives and resilient consumer demand. The company’s efforts to capture growth opportunities across its brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce channels, along with disciplined inventory management, trend-focused merchandise and stronger brand relationships, are likely to have supported sales growth during the quarter under review.
Dillard’s focus on fashion-forward merchandise across apparel, accessories, cosmetics and home is supported by a mix of national and exclusive brands. The company is seeing strength in its merchandise categories, particularly home and furniture, ladies’ accessories and lingerie, and shoes. Tight inventory management and curated assortments are helping drive customer engagement and consistent sell-through.
Dillard’s has also been remodeling stores to enhance the shopping experience and improve store productivity, while optimizing its activewear business and capitalizing on in-demand categories. These initiatives are likely to have broadened the customer base, strengthened engagement and supported overall sales during the fiscal second quarter. Our model predicts a comparable-store sales rise of 0.7% year over year while retail sales are expected to grow 0.5% year over year for the fiscal second quarter.
However, Dillard’s has been witnessing the adverse impacts of a tough operating environment due to the cautious buying behavior of consumers. Additionally, higher expenses are likely to have dented margins and the bottom line in the fiscal second quarter. While we expect SG&A expenses to increase 5% for the quarter under review, the SG&A expense rate is anticipated to expand 130 basis points to 29.6%. Our model predicts a 16.9% year-over-year decline in operating profit for the fiscal second quarter.
Dillard's, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
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Earnings Whispers for DDS Stock
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Dillard’s this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. But that’s not the case here. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Dillard’s currently has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank of 3.
DDS Stock’s Valuation Picture & Price Performance
Dillard’s is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 17.81X, higher than the Retail - Regional Department Stores industry’s average of 14.3X. The company is trading below its five-year median of 19.09X.
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The recent market movements show that DDS shares gained 12.3% in the past three months compared with the industry's 22.6% growth.
Stocks With The Favorable Combination
Here are a few companies, which according to our model, have the right combination of elements to come up with an earnings beat this reporting cycle:
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +3.38% and a Zacks Rank of 2. WSM is likely to register a top and bottom-line increase when it reports second-quarter fiscal 2026 numbers. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly EPS of $2.04 suggests an increase of 2% from the year-ago fiscal quarter’s reported number. The consensus estimate for quarterly revenues is pegged at $1.9 billion, suggesting growth of 4.1% from the prior-year fiscal quarter’s reported figure. WSM has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 7.2%, on average.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.03% and a Zacks Rank of 2. The company is expected to register a top-line increase when it reports second-quarter fiscal 2026 results.
The consensus mark for revenues is pegged at $743 million, indicating a rise of 0.4% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly EPS of 25 cents suggests a drop of 26.5% from the year-ago quarter. DBI has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 112.8%, on average.
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.23% and a Zacks Rank of 2. AEO is likely to register a top-line increase when it reports second-quarter fiscal 2026 numbers. The consensus estimate for quarterly revenues is pegged at $1.4 billion, suggesting growth of 6.5% from the prior-year fiscal quarter’s reported figure.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly EPS of 21 cents suggests a decrease of 53.3% from the year-ago fiscal quarter’s reported number. AEO has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 48.5%, on average.