Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) shares tumbled 8.6% to $560.88 as of August 14, 2026, a significant decline from the prior close of $613.81. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for DDS. The move is tied to price move down. Below, we break down what changed for DDS, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
DDS fell 8.6% to $560.88
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) moved -8.33% from $611.83 to $560.88 on 2026-08-14 following its second-quarter 2026 earnings release. The company reported EPS of $6.25, which beat consensus, but the beat was driven largely by a one-time after-tax tariff refund rather than core retail performance. Total retail sales grew only 1% and overall revenue fell slightly short of analyst estimates; without the non-recurring tariff benefit, underlying profits would have declined year-over-year. Monitor Dillard's next earnings report and comparable-store sales trends to assess whether core retail momentum stabilizes absent one-time benefits.
This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Aug 14, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
NewsMedium confidence
Rel. volume
1.2×
Normal
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$8.8B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$558
-0.6% vs price
Price chart
Jul 14 – Aug 14
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Dillard's, Inc. investors
For Dillard's, Inc. investors, the recent signals add up to a bearish shift. On the constructive side: Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) moved +3.71% from $568.27 to $589.33 on 2026-07-22, reaching a new 30-day high; Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) moved +2.62% from $510.39 to $523.78 on 2026-07-10. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Sharp 8.6% decline — elevated risk. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $557.50, implying -0.6% downside from $560.88. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality medium (60/100).
DDS price reaction
DDS last traded at $560.88, down $52.93 (-8.62%) from the previous close of $613.81. The session traded on 1.2× average volume (normal), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $527.39 and $646.04, and it currently sits about 28% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Dillard's, Inc. (DDS)
▼Latest catalyst·strengthens the bear case
The latest catalyst — a materially negative development — it strengthens the bear case.
The consensus analyst price target on Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) is $557.50, 0.6% below the recent $560.88. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on DDS line up.
▲ The bullish case
+The Street's most bullish target is $650.00 (+15.9%).
+Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) moved +3.71% from $568.27 to $589.33 on 2026-07-22, reaching a new 30-day high.
▼ The bearish case
−The consensus analyst price target of $557.50 sits 0.6% below the recent $560.88, so the average target sees limited room to run.
−The most bearish analyst target is $465.00 (-17.1%).
−Material negative event.
−Sharp 8.6% decline — elevated risk.
−DDS moved -5.60% from $547.21 to $516.58 on 2026-07-06.
Bull vs bear balanceBearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
The latest catalyst moved the balance toward the bears — the hollow tick marks where it sat before.
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bearish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Aug 14, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) moved +3.03% from $627.04 to $646.04 on 2026-08-11, reaching a new 30-day high on modestly elevated volume (1.4x the 5-day average). We checked news, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-08-10+3.6%
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) moved +4.03% from $609.42 to $633.98 on 2026-08-10, reaching a new 30-day high on volume 2.4x the 5-day average. We checked news, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-08-07-0.8%
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) moved +0.86% from $606.93 to $612.14 on 2026-08-07. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 2.1x the 5-day average, suggesting elevated trading activity ahead of the company's earnings report scheduled for 2026-08-13.
Material / Earnings2026-08-04+0.9%
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) moved +1.87% from $606.77 to $618.14 on 2026-08-04, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on volume near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-03+4.2%
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) moved +3.00% from $595.00 to $612.86 on 2026-08-03, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-07-30+2.2%
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) moved +2.70% from $586.45 to $602.31 on 2026-07-30, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-07-29+0.0%
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) moved +0.87% from $584.07 to $589.15 on 2026-07-29. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 2.1x the 5-day average, suggesting elevated trading interest ahead of the scheduled earnings announcement on 2026-08-13.
Material / Earnings2026-07-28+2.6%
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) moved +3.36% from $569.83 to $588.95 on 2026-07-28. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on modestly elevated volume (1.7x the 5-day average).
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
Unknown
Earnings Release (est.)
2026-11-12
High impact
Thesis shift
Bearish Shift
bearish signal
Risk level
Medium
from change events
Frequently asked questions about DDS
Why did Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) stock move?
DDS tumbled 8.6% to $560.88. The move is associated with price move down.
How much did DDS stock fall?
DDS lost 8.62% ($52.93) versus the prior close of $613.81, last trading at $560.88 on 1.2× average volume.
What is the analyst price target for DDS?
The consensus analyst price target for DDS is $557.50, about 0.6% below the current $560.88. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 0 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks DDS
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move down was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 17 tracked change events for DDS, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of August 14, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
