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DILLARD'S, INC.

Department StoresVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+35Sentiment+30Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile75Conclusion97AI synthesis40Observations47

Dillard's maintains a strong liquidity position with $861.5 million in cash and equivalents and a current ratio of 2.65, indicating a solid ability to meet short-term obligations [doc:1]. The company's free cash flow of $623.6 million in FY2025 supports operational flexibility and potential reinvestment [doc:1]. Notably, the company has no debt on its balance sheet, as reflected in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, which reduces financial leverage risk [doc:1]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 32.05% and a return on assets (ROA) of 16.27%, both exceeding the median for the Department Stores industry. These figures suggest efficient use of equity and assets to generate returns [doc:1]. Gross profit of $2.56 billion on $6.47 billion in revenue indicates a healthy gross margin, though net income of $570.2 million reflects the impact of operating expenses and other costs [doc:1]. The company's revenue is concentrated in the United States, with a primary focus on the southwest, southeast, and Midwest regions. While the e-commerce platform at dillards.com contributes to revenue, the majority of sales are derived from physical stores, which exposes the company to regional economic fluctuations [doc:1]. The construction and remodeling segment, CDI Contractors, also contributes to the company's operations, though its financial contribution is not separately disclosed [doc:1]. Dillard's reported revenue of $6.47 billion in FY2025, with no specific growth rate provided. The company's outlook for the current and next fiscal years is not explicitly stated, but the absence of a significant capital expenditure (CAPEX) of $93.4 million suggests a conservative approach to expansion [doc:1]. The company's private label merchandise program is a key differentiator, allowing it to maintain high standards while minimizing costs [doc:1]. Risk factors include potential dilution from future offerings, as noted in the risk assessment, and operational risks such as disruptions in receiving and distribution due to unforeseen events like severe weather or labor disagreements [doc:1]. The company's insider trading score of 5.0 and ESG controversies score of 100.0 indicate potential governance and ESG-related risks [doc:1]. Recent filings highlight the company's evaluation of new accounting pronouncements and its focus on maintaining an efficient receiving and distribution process. The company also emphasizes the importance of its private label program in differentiating its offerings and maintaining competitive pricing [doc:1].

Profile
CompanyDILLARD'S, INC.
ExchangeNYSE
TickerDDS
CIK0000028917
SICRetail-Department Stores
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryDepartment Stores
AI analysis

Business. Dillard's, Inc. operates as a retailer of fashion apparel, cosmetics, and home furnishings through 271 department stores, 28 clearance centers, and an e-commerce platform at dillards.com, primarily in the southwest, southeast, and Midwest regions of the United States [doc:1].

Classification. Dillard's is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Retailers business sector, and Department Stores industry with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:1].

Dillard's maintains a strong liquidity position with $861.5 million in cash and equivalents and a current ratio of 2.65, indicating a solid ability to meet short-term obligations [doc:1]. The company's free cash flow of $623.6 million in FY2025 supports operational flexibility and potential reinvestment [doc:1]. Notably, the company has no debt on its balance sheet, as reflected in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, which reduces financial leverage risk [doc:1]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 32.05% and a return on assets (ROA) of 16.27%, both exceeding the median for the Department Stores industry. These figures suggest efficient use of equity and assets to generate returns [doc:1]. Gross profit of $2.56 billion on $6.47 billion in revenue indicates a healthy gross margin, though net income of $570.2 million reflects the impact of operating expenses and other costs [doc:1]. The company's revenue is concentrated in the United States, with a primary focus on the southwest, southeast, and Midwest regions. While the e-commerce platform at dillards.com contributes to revenue, the majority of sales are derived from physical stores, which exposes the company to regional economic fluctuations [doc:1]. The construction and remodeling segment, CDI Contractors, also contributes to the company's operations, though its financial contribution is not separately disclosed [doc:1]. Dillard's reported revenue of $6.47 billion in FY2025, with no specific growth rate provided. The company's outlook for the current and next fiscal years is not explicitly stated, but the absence of a significant capital expenditure (CAPEX) of $93.4 million suggests a conservative approach to expansion [doc:1]. The company's private label merchandise program is a key differentiator, allowing it to maintain high standards while minimizing costs [doc:1]. Risk factors include potential dilution from future offerings, as noted in the risk assessment, and operational risks such as disruptions in receiving and distribution due to unforeseen events like severe weather or labor disagreements [doc:1]. The company's insider trading score of 5.0 and ESG controversies score of 100.0 indicate potential governance and ESG-related risks [doc:1]. Recent filings highlight the company's evaluation of new accounting pronouncements and its focus on maintaining an efficient receiving and distribution process. The company also emphasizes the importance of its private label program in differentiating its offerings and maintaining competitive pricing [doc:1].
Key takeaways
  • Dillard's maintains a strong liquidity position with $861.5 million in cash and equivalents and a current ratio of 2.65.
  • The company's ROE of 32.05% and ROA of 16.27% indicate efficient use of equity and assets to generate returns.
  • Revenue is primarily concentrated in the United States, with a focus on the southwest, southeast, and Midwest regions.
  • The company has no debt on its balance sheet, reducing financial leverage risk.
  • Potential dilution and operational risks, such as disruptions in receiving and distribution, are key concerns.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodFY2025
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$6.47B
Gross profit$2.56B
Operating income
Net income$570.2M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$717.0M
CapEx$93.4M
Free cash flow$623.6M
Total assets$3.51B
Total liabilities
Total equity$1.78B
Cash & equivalents$861.5M
Long-term debt
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY2025$6.47B$570.2M$623.6M
FY2024$6.48B$593.5M$609.6M
FY2025$6.48B$593.5M$609.6M
FY2023$6.75B$738.8M$750.6M
FY2024$6.75B$738.8M$750.6M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY2025
FY2024
FY2025
FY2023
FY2024
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY2025$3.51B$1.78B$861.5M
FY2024$3.53B$1.80B$717.9M
FY2025$3.53B$1.80B$717.9M
FY2023$3.45B$1.70B$808.3M
FY2024$3.45B$1.70B$808.3M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY2025$717.0M$93.4M$623.6M
FY2024$714.1M$104.6M$609.6M
FY2025$714.1M$104.6M$609.6M
FY2023$883.6M$132.9M$750.6M
FY2024$883.6M$132.9M$750.6M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
Q3 2025$4.51B$366.5M$432.0M
Q2 2025$3.04B$236.7M$275.9M
Q3 2025
Q1 2025$1.53B$163.8M$215.8M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
Q3 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q1 2025
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
Q3 2025$4.30B$2.05B$1.15B
Q2 2025$3.68B$1.92B$1.01B
Q3 2025$1.92B
Q1 2025$3.91B$1.86B$900.5M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
Q3 2025$505.9M$73.8M$432.0M
Q2 2025$319.4M$43.5M$275.9M
Q3 2025
Q1 2025$232.6M$16.9M$215.8M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book
Net cash$861.5M
Current ratio2.6
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA16.3%
ROE32.0%
Cash conversion1.3%
CapEx/Revenue1.4%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity0.3
Dilution ratio
Risk assessment
Dilution riskMedium
Liquidity riskLow
  • Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Department Stores · cohort 2 companies
MetricDDSActivity
Op margin4.7% medp25 4.7% · p75 4.7%
Net margin8.8%5.9% medp25 4.4% · p75 7.3%top quartile
Gross margin39.5%39.5% medp25 39.5% · p75 39.5%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue1.4%1.6% medp25 1.5% · p75 1.6%bottom quartile
Debt / equity0.0%50.0% medp25 50.0% · p75 50.0%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
market data ESG controversies score100.0
market data ESG governance pillar14.2
market data ESG social pillar34.1
market data insider trading score5.0
Source data
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