JPMorgan Chase Boosts Stake in Dillard's Retail Chain

Institutional investor increases ownership in department store company by over 24%

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. has increased its stake in Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE:DDS) by 24.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The institutional investor now owns 28,681 shares of the company's stock, worth approximately $17.6 million.

Why it matters

This move by JPMorgan Chase suggests the investment firm sees potential upside in Dillard's, one of the largest department store chains in the United States. Dillard's has faced challenges in recent years amid the shift to e-commerce, but the company has worked to adapt its business model and maintain a loyal customer base.

The details

According to the SEC filing, JPMorgan Chase acquired an additional 5,604 shares of Dillard's in the 3rd quarter, bringing its total ownership to 28,681 shares. This represents about 0.18% of the company's outstanding stock. The purchase comes as Dillard's has seen its share price fluctuate, with the stock trading between a 52-week low of $282.24 and a high of $741.97.

  • JPMorgan Chase increased its Dillard's stake in the 3rd quarter of 2026.
  • Dillard's stock has traded between $282.24 and $741.97 over the past 52 weeks.

The players

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

A major American multinational investment bank and financial services company.

Dillard's, Inc.

A U.S.-based department store chain founded in 1938 and headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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The takeaway

JPMorgan Chase's increased stake in Dillard's suggests the investment firm sees potential in the department store chain's ability to adapt to industry changes and maintain a loyal customer base, even as the retail landscape continues to evolve.