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Dillard’s stock slides 6% after earnings miss as CEO says consumer environment remains challenged - MarketWatch

Aug 15, 2024, 7:16 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Dillard’s Q2 earnings missed estimates, causing a 6% stock drop. Net income fell from $131.5M to $74.5M year-over-year. Sales declined from $1.567B to $1.489B, below expectations. Same-store sales dropped 5%, worse than the anticipated 2% decline. Despite challenges, Dillard's holds over $1 billion in cash.

  • Dillard’s Q2 earnings missed estimates, causing a 6% stock drop.
  • Net income fell from $131.5M to $74.5M year-over-year.
  • Sales declined from $1.567B to $1.489B, below expectations.
  • Same-store sales dropped 5%, worse than the anticipated 2% decline.
  • Despite challenges, Dillard's holds over $1 billion in cash.

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