DDS Dividend History & Analysis | 4.6% Yield

DDS has a dividend yield of 4.6% and paid 3.85 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.63%
Payout Ratio 84.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 18.64%
Consistency Lifetime 93.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.22%
Payout FCF 53.1%
Streak Years 40
Dividend Rating 79.79%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 47%
Total Return 5y: 998.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Broadline Retail

Top 2 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
M 5,780 M 4.81% 6.72%
EBAY 42,515 M 1.51% 2.24%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BABA 408,065 M 42.1% 100%
MNSO 5,956 M 41.0% 100%
M 5,780 M 24.8% 92.6%
EBAY 42,515 M 12.7% 100%
VIPS 8,982 M 11.6% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Broadline Retail

EBAY
eBay
 1.51% Yield

DDS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-02-02 Quarterly 0.3 -99% 0.05%
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2026-01-05 Other 30 9900% 4.27%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-11-03 Quarterly 0.3 20% 0.05%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-08-04 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.06%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-05-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.07%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-02-03 Quarterly 0.25 -99% 0.06%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2025-01-06 Other 25 9900% 5.81%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-11-04 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.06%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-08-05 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.06%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-05-06 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.06%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-02-05 Quarterly 0.25 -98.8% 0.06%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2024-01-08 Other 20 7900% 5.38%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-30 Quarterly 0.25 25% 0.08%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.06%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.07%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-30 Quarterly 0.2 -98.7% 0.06%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-09 Other 15 7400% 4.84%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.08%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-08-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.08%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-05-02 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.07%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-31 Quarterly 0.2 -98.7% 0.08%
2021-11-26 2021-11-29 2021-12-15 Other 15 7400% 4.36%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.2 33.3% 0.1%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-08-02 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.08%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-05-03 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.17%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-11-02 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-08-03 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-05-04 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-02-03 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-11-04 Quarterly 0.15 50% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-08-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-05-06 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-02-04 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-11-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-08-06 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-30 2018-05-07 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-02-05 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-30 Quarterly 0.1 42.9% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-31 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-30 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-31 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-05-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-11-02 Quarterly 0.07 16.7% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-08-03 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-05-04 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-02-02 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A

DDS Dividend FAQ

Dillards, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) is a publicly traded department-store operator headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. It runs a network of brick-and-mortar locations across the Southeast, Southwest and Midwest, complemented by an e-commerce platform (dillards.com) and clearance centers. The merchandise mix includes apparel for men, women and children, accessories, cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. In addition to retail, the company performs its own store construction and remodeling activities.

What is the Dividend Yield of DDS?

As of January 2026, DDS`s dividend yield is 4.63%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.85 USD by the current share price of 680.02.

Does DDS pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, DDS paid a dividend of 3.85 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 0.3 USD.

How often does DDS pay dividends?

DDS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DDS has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-31.

DDS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DDS for the next 4 payments are between 2.871 (+857.0%) and 4.738 (+1,479.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will DDS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Dillard's (DDS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DDS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Dillard's (DDS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of DDS?

DDS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 18.6% per year.
Strong growth: DDS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DDS?

DDS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.22%. If you bought DDS's shares at 61.91 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.85 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.22% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DDS?

DDS Payout Consistency is 93.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Dillard's has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DDS have a good Dividend Yield?

DDS`s 4.63% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DDS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DDS is 84.4%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of DDS?

DDS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 79.79%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DDS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DDS's Outstanding Shares?

Dillard's's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.4% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has DDS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 8, 1992 with a ratio of 3:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 87,333,000
1986 96,198,000 +10.15%
1987 96,520,000 +0.33%
1988 96,745,000 +0.23%
1989 105,217,000 +8.76%
1990 111,724,000 +6.18%
1991 111,429,000 -0.26%
1992 111,000,000 -0.38%
1993 111,579,000 +0.52%
1994 112,889,000 +1.17%
1995 113,333,000 +0.39%
1996 112,857,000 -0.42%
1997 110,750,000 -1.87%
1998 106,809,000 -3.56%
1999 105,418,000 -1.3%
2000 90,716,000 -13.95%
2001 83,711,000 -7.72%
2002 84,676,000 +1.15%
2003 83,303,000 -1.62%
2004 82,894,000 -0.49%
2005 80,991,000 -2.3%
2006 80,912,000 -0.1%
2007 77,919,000 -3.7%
2008 73,454,000 -5.73%
2009 73,800,000 +0.47%
2010 65,900,000 -10.7%
2011 52,900,000 -19.73%
2012 48,100,000 -9.07%
2013 45,200,000 -6.03%
2014 42,400,000 -6.19%
2015 38,300,000 -9.67%
2016 34,000,000 -11.23%
2017 28,900,000 -15%
2018 27,300,000 -5.54%
2019 24,900,000 -8.79%
2020 22,300,000 -10.44%
2021 20,109,000 -9.83%
2022 17,100,000 -14.96%
2023 16,377,000 -4.23%
2024 16,100,000 -1.69%
2025 15,600,000 -3.11%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-19 02:18