EX-99.1 2 dds-20260813xex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Dillard’s, Inc. Reports Second Quarter and Year-to-Date Results LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - August 13, 2026 - Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (the “Company” or “Dillard’s”) announced operating results for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026. This release contains certain forward-looking statements. Please refer to the Company’s cautionary statements included below under “Forward-Looking Information.” Dillard’s Chief Executive Officer William T. Dillard, II commented on the quarter, “Our 1% sales increase points to a somewhat resilient consumer. Retail gross margin of 40.9%, boosted by tariff rebates, helped grow cash flow and the bottom line. We ended the quarter with over $1.2 billion in cash and short-term investments after paying off $96 million in debt.” Highlights of the Second Quarter (compared to the prior year second quarter): • Total retail sales increased 1% Comparable store sales increased 1% ─────────────────────────────────────── Net income of $97.7 million compared to $72.8 million Earnings per share of $6.25 compared to $4.66 Retail gross margin of 40.9% of sales compared to 38.1%…
Open exhibit ↗Current Report · Items 2.02, 9.01 · 8-K
DILLARD'S, INC.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition . On August 13, 2026, the registrant issued a press release announcing results for the 13 and 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Company context
Dillard's was founded by William T. Dillard in 1938 in Nashville, Arkansas with an $8,000 investment in a hometown department store. Today, Dillard's, Inc. ranks among the nation's largest fashion retailers - operating 272 Dillard's stores, including 28 clearance centers, spanning 30 states and an Internet store at dillards.com. The Company focuses on delivering style, quality and value to its customers by offering premium fashion apparel, beauty and home collections from both national and exclusive brand sources. Dillard's complements this curated merchandise assortment with exceptional, client-focused customer care.