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Dillard's (DDS) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

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For the quarter ended July 2026, Dillard's (DDS - Free Report) reported revenue of $1.51 billion, down 0.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $6.25, compared to $4.66 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.52 billion, representing a surprise of -0.77%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +54.7%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $4.04.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Dillard's performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
  • Comparable store sales - YoY change (Domestic retail): 1% versus the two-analyst average estimate of 0.9%.
  • Service Charges Interest and Other Income: $22.8 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $21.92 million.
  • Sales: $1.51 billion versus $1.51 billion estimated by three analysts on average.

View all Key Company Metrics for Dillard's here>>>

Shares of Dillard's have returned +18.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

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