Dillard's reported a record third quarter with net income of $197.3 million, or $9.81 per share. Comparable retail sales increased 48%. The company ended the quarter with a strong cash position of $620 million after repurchasing $239 million of stock.
Net income was $197.3 million, or $9.81 per share, compared to $31.9 million, or $1.43 per share, in the prior year third quarter.
Comparable retail sales increased 48%.
Retail gross margin improved to 46.7% compared to 36.6% in the prior year third quarter.
The company repurchased $239.2 million of stock (approximately 1.2 million shares).
The Company is providing estimates for certain financial statement items for the fiscal year ending January 29, 2022 based upon current conditions.