Dillard's Inc rises as stock crosses above key SMA
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 02 Jan 26
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Dillard's Inc shares increased by 5.07% during regular trading, crossing above the 5-day SMA, indicating a positive shift in investor sentiment.
This movement occurs amid broader market strength, with the S&P 500 slightly up by 0.05%. The stock's rise suggests a potential sector rotation as investors may be reallocating their portfolios towards retail stocks, particularly in light of Macy's recent strong performance and valuation discrepancies compared to peers.
The implications of this price movement could indicate a growing confidence in Dillard's future prospects, especially as the retail sector shows signs of recovery and investors seek opportunities in undervalued stocks.
Analyst Views on DDS
Wall Street analysts forecast DDS stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DDS is 492.00 USD with a low forecast of 460.00 USD and a high forecast of 524.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
2 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
0 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Sell
Current: 603.730
Low
460.00
Averages
492.00
High
524.00
Current: 603.730
Low
460.00
Averages
492.00
High
524.00
About DDS
Dillard's, Inc. is a retailer of fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishings. The Company’s segments include the operation of retail department stores and a general contracting construction company. It operates 272 Dillard’s stores, including 28 clearance centers, and an Internet store at dillards.com offering a wide selection of merchandise including fashion apparel for women, men and children, accessories, cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Company also operates a general contracting construction company, CDI Contractors, LLC (CDI), a portion of whose business includes constructing and remodeling stores for the Company. Its merchandise selections include its lines of exclusive branded merchandise, such as Antonio Melani, Gianni Bini, GB, Roundtree & Yorke and Daniel Cremieux. Its retail stores are located primarily in shopping malls and open-air centers throughout the southwest, southeast and Midwest regions of the United States.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
