Trailing Dividend / Share
$31.08
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.8%
Payout Ratio
85.0%
Watch
Dividend Streak
13 years
DDS Dividend Income Check
Safety
85.0% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 53.6% and trend is rising.
DDS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.8%
Trailing DPS$31.08
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M6
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout85.0%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout76.8%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR25.3%
5Y CAGR120.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)53.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.1%
Total Shareholder Yield5.9%
1Y Total Return11.2%
5Y Total Return259.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)52.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$35,96410Y ago$128,32220Y ago$229,642
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
DDS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
DDS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Dillard's, Inc. distributes 85.0% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 76.8%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DDS has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 25.3% and 5-year CAGR of 120.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DDS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.8% dividend yield, 1.1% buyback yield, 5.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 53.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 259.6%, with dividends contributing 52.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $128,322 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
DDS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$94.10
Avg/Payment$4.7050
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026Latest | $0.3000 | — | 4.90% | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.3000 | — | 5.90% | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.3000 | — | 5.44% | May 4, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↓ -99.0% | 5.13% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $30.0000 | ↑ +9900.0% | 4.52% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↑ +20.0% | 4.24% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 6.22% | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 7.26% | May 5, 2025 |
DDS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.8%
#2 of 6
Safety
Watch
85.0% payout
Streak
13Y
120.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.9%
#3 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd DDSDillard's, Inc. | $10.1B | 4.8% | 85.0% | 13 | Watch |
3rd  MMacy's, Inc. | $5.8B | 3.2% | 30.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
 KSSKohl's Corporation | $1.9B | 2.9% | 20.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  BKEThe Buckle, Inc. | $2.1B | 10.7% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TJXThe TJX Companies, I… | $145.4B | 1.2% | 33.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
 ROSTRoss Stores, Inc. | $75.7B | 0.7% | 24.6% | 32 | Sustainable |
DDS Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.90 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $31.10 | 19.6% | 5 | $36.44 | 85.3% | 1.17x | 53.6% |
| 2024 | $26.00 | 24.4% | 5 | $36.82 | 70.6% | 1.42x | 44.8% |
| 2023 | $20.90 | 32.3% | 5 | $44.73 | 46.7% | 2.14x | 36.0% |
| 2022 | $15.80 | 0.6% | 5 | $50.81 | 31.1% | 3.22x | 27.2% |
| 2021 | $15.70 | 2516.7% | 5 | $41.88 | 37.5% | 2.67x | 27.1% |
| 2020 | $0.60 | 20.0% | 4 | $-3.16 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $0.50 | 25.0% | 4 | $4.38 | 11.4% | 8.76x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | 17.6% | 4 | $6.24 | 6.4% | 15.60x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $0.34 | 21.4% | 4 | $7.50 | 4.5% | 22.06x | 0.6% |
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DDS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DDS stock.
How much dividend does DDS pay per share?
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $31.08 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.8%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is DDS's next ex-dividend date?
DDS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DDS typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is DDS's dividend safe?
DDS's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +85.0% and FCF payout ratio of +76.8%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is DDS a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Dillard's, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +120.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does DDS pay dividends?
Dillard's, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $31.08 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DDS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DDS five years ago would be worth approximately $35,964 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DDS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DDS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +53.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.