Dillard's (DDS) Tops Q3 EPS by 5c
Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) reported Q3 EPS of $1.30, $0.05 better than the analyst estimate of $1.25. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.46 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.51 billion.
Total merchandise sales (which exclude CDI) for the 13-week period ended November 1, 2014 were $1.422 billion and $1.437 billion for the 13-week period ended November 2, 2013. Total merchandise sales decreased 1% for the 13-week period ended November 1, 2014. Sales in comparable stores for the period decreased 1%.
Sales trends were strongest in juniors’ and children’s apparel followed by men’s apparel and accessories. Sales were weakest in the home and furniture category. Sales trends were strongest in the Central region, followed by the Eastern and Western regions, respectively.
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