Dillard’s reports Q4 EPS $15.44, consensus $12.34

Reports Q4 revenue $2.16B, consensus $2.11B. Q4 comparable store sales decreased 5% for the 13-week to 13-week period. Dillard’s CEO William T. Dillard, II stated, “Our fourth quarter results were respectable considering the continued weak consumer environment. We were pleased to pay a special dividend of $20.00 per share in January – bringing total shareholder return for the year to $621 million. We ended the year with $956 million in cash and short-term investments.”