Dillard Inc. Profit Advances In Q4

(RTTNews) - Dillard Inc. (DDS) announced earnings for its fourth quarter that gained ground compared to the same period last year.

The company said its bottom line advanced to $157.6 million, or $5.55 per share. This was up from $56.9 million, or $1.72 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.

The company said revenue for the quarter rose 6.6% to $2.11 billion. This was up from $1.98 billion last year.

Dillard Inc. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q4): $157.6 Mln. vs. $56.9 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 177.0% -EPS (Q4): $5.55 vs. $1.72 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 222.7% -Revenue (Q4): $2.11 Bln vs. $1.98 Bln last year. -Revenue Change (Y-o-Y): 6.6%