Dillard's Announces Quarterly Dividend Payable on May 4th

The ex-dividend date is set for March 31st, 2026.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 7:47am

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Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE:DDS), a prominent U.S. department store chain headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 will be eligible to receive the dividend payment on Monday, May 4th, 2026.

Why it matters

Dillard's has a long history of paying regular dividends to its shareholders, having raised its dividend payment by an average of 1.2% per year over the last three years. This consistent dividend payout demonstrates the company's financial stability and commitment to rewarding its investors.

The details

The ex-dividend date, which is the date when the stock starts trading without the dividend, is set for Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. This means that investors who purchase Dillard's shares on or after this date will not be eligible to receive the upcoming $0.30 per share dividend payment. The company's current payout ratio of 5.3% indicates that its dividend is well-covered by earnings, and analysts expect Dillard's to continue being able to comfortably afford its $1.20 annual dividend payment going forward.

  • Dillard's announced the quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 26th, 2026.
  • The ex-dividend date is set for Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.
  • The dividend payment will be made on Monday, May 4th, 2026.

The players

Dillard's, Inc.

A U.S.-based department store chain founded in 1938 and headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dillard's operates approximately 280 stores across 29 states and offers a broad assortment of merchandise including apparel, accessories, cosmetics, footwear, and home furnishings.

William T. Dillard

The founder of Dillard's department store chain, which he started in 1938 with a single store in Nashville, Arkansas.

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What’s next

Investors who wish to receive the upcoming $0.30 per share dividend from Dillard's will need to purchase the company's stock before the ex-dividend date of March 31st, 2026.

The takeaway

Dillard's consistent dividend payouts and healthy payout ratio demonstrate the company's financial strength and commitment to rewarding shareholders, even as it has grown from a single store to a prominent national retailer over the past eight decades.