
Dillard's, Inc.
Consumer CyclicalNYSE:DDS · New York Stock Exchange
-$2.07 today
Vol 0.07M · Avg 0.11M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
32.1%
avg 24.9%
ROIC
20.9%
avg 16.9%
ROA
16.3%
avg 11.9%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 32.1% versus its period average of 24.9%. 3 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alex Dillard | President & Director | $4.46M | — | 76 | $546,823.00 | 3.50% |
William T. Dillard | Chairman & Chief Executive Officer | $4.42M | — | 81 | $546,823.00 | 3.50% |
Mike Dillard | Executive Vice President & Director | $2.12M | — | 74 | $546,823.00 | 3.50% |
Drue Matheny | Executive Vice President & Director | $2.12M | — | 79 | $404,129.00 | 2.59% |
Chris Johnson | Senior Vice President & Co-Principal Financial Officer | $1.44M | — | 55 | $9,576.00 | 0.06% |
Phillip R. Watts | Senior Vice President, Co-Principal Financial Officer & Principal Accounting Officer | $1.42M | — | 64 | $10,150.00 | 0.06% |
Dean L. Worley | Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | — | — | 60 | $6,487.00 | 0.04% |
Tony J. Bolte | Senior Vice President of Information Technology & Logistics | — | — | 67 | $3,155.00 | 0.02% |
Denise Mahaffy | Senior Vice President & Director | — | — | 67 | $38,574.00 | 0.25% |
Julie Johnson Guymon | Director of Investor Relations | — | — | 54 | $9,576.00 | 0.06% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
3
$936,422.00
Net Sentiment
$936,422.00
Net selling
Most Active
WATTS J C JR
2 transactions
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | WATTS J C JR Direct | Sell | 400 | $609.18 | $243,672.00 | |
| Oct 16, 2025 | WATTS J C JR Direct | Sell | 750 | $594.60 | $445,950.00 | |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Johnson Chris B. Direct | Sell | 400 | $617.00 | $246,800.00 |
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 3 sells worth $936,422.00 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $936,422.00. WATTS J C JR was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +0.2% | +12.6% (14yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +0.0% | +0.1% (14yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | -7.1% | +5.4% (14yr)1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | -5.3% | +5.4% (14yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EPS at +0.2% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +12.6% (14yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages DDS?
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Chris Johnson, Senior Vice President & Co-Principal Financial Officer.
Are DDS insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $3.35M.
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