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DDS

Dillard's, Inc.

DDS39 yrs growth

Consumer Cyclical · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

0.20%

Annual Dividend

$1.20

Payout Ratio

3%

5-Yr Growth

14.9%

Ex-Date

Jun 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

DDS Dividend Safety Score

99/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak38 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage3% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage3% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.27
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is DDS a good dividend stock?

Yes

Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.20% ($1.20/yr), with 39 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 39 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (3%)
  • Strong 14.9% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 237% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.20%
Payout Ratio
3%
Annual Dividend
$1.20
5-Yr Avg Growth
14.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 30, 2026
Years of Growth
39
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.17
Market Cap
$9.6B
P/E Ratio
14.6
5-Yr Total Return
237%
52-Week Range
$392.01 – $741.98
Dividend Safety
A · 99/100
Ever Cut?
No
DDS ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.20 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$30.00
Annual$120.00
Monthly avg$10.00