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
5.4%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
12 years
DDS Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 53.6% and trend is rising.
DDS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.4%
Trailing DPS$31.08
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout78.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR25.3%
5Y CAGR120.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)53.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.4%
1Y Total Return74.2%
5Y Total Return545.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)103.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$64,56710Y ago$101,83620Y ago$254,426
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Dillard's, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 78.2%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DDS has raised its dividend for 12 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: 5.4% dividend yield, 5.4% 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 545.7%, with dividends contributing 103.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $101,836 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
DDS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$93.90
Avg/Payment$4.6950
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.2500 | ↓ -99.0% | 6.02% | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $25.0000 | ↑ +9900.0% | 6.07% | Jan 6, 2025 |
DDS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.4%
#2 of 6
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
12Y
120.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.4%
#3 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd DDSDillard's, Inc. | $6.8B | 5.4% | — | 12 | Unknown |
3rd  MMacy's, Inc. | $5.5B | 3.6% | 30.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
 KSSKohl's Corporation | $1.6B | 3.4% | 20.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  BKEThe Buckle, Inc. | $2.8B | 7.2% | 1.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TJXThe TJX Companies, I… | $172.5B | 1.1% | 33.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
 ROSTRoss Stores, Inc. | $75.3B | 0.7% | 24.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
DDS Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.30 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 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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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 +5.4%. Payments are made Annual.
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 Annual.
Is DDS's dividend safe?
DDS's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +78.2%. With 12 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 12 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 Annual. 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 $64,567 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 +5.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.