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Dillard’s Posted a Huge Earnings Beat—So Why Did the Rally Fade?

Reported by Jennifer Ryan Woods. First Published: 5/19/2026.

Dillard’s Inc. (NYSE: DDS) stock surged after the company posted a massive first-quarter earnings beat, but the rally quickly faded as investors realized much of the upside was tied to a litigation settlement. Shares ultimately finished the session only slightly higher, as investors appeared more cautious after digging into the report.

Some of the enthusiasm may also have been tempered by the company’s remarkable multi-year run. Shares, which had climbed more than 270% over the past five years, began to pull back from their all-time highs as investors reassessed the stock after such a strong advance.

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It’s easy to see why Dillard’s stock rallied immediately after the report. The department store chain reported first-quarter earnings on May 14 of $16.04 per share, well above year-ago earnings of $10.39 and $5.91 ahead of Wall Street’s expectations of $10.13 per share.

Earnings received a major boost from a litigation settlement, which added $5.10 per share after taxes. The company said the settlement stemmed from a long-running lawsuit involving payment card interchange fees.

Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.59 billion, up 2.7% from the prior year and topping estimates by nearly $34 million. Meanwhile, same-store sales rose 3%, and margins improved.

Operating expenses increased during the quarter, however, largely because of higher payroll and payroll-related expenses. Inventory rose 3%.

Merchandise Sales Increased Across Categories

Dillard’s said year-over-year sales increases were reported across all merchandise categories, with notable gains in home and furniture, ladies’ accessories, lingerie, and shoes. The company saw more moderate increases in men’s apparel and accessories, juniors’ and children’s apparel, and ladies’ apparel. Cosmetics sales increased slightly.

Dillard’s Chief Executive William T. Dillard II commented on the results in the company’s press release, saying, “We are pleased to report a good start to 2026 with a profitable 3% sales growth supported by an increased 45.8% retail gross margin. We continue to focus on motivating our customer with newness in our merchandise assortment.”

Dillard’s offered limited forward guidance for 2026, including projected capital expenditures of roughly $130 million, up from $93 million last year, and depreciation and amortization expense of about $175 million, down slightly from $179 million the previous year.

Stock’s Rally Quickly Lost Steam

At first glance, investors seemed thrilled by the earnings report, with shares surging in premarket trading and climbing further at the open. The stock, which had closed the previous session below $532, jumped to nearly $593 before quickly giving up those gains. At one point, shares briefly dipped into negative territory, though they ultimately ended the session up around 0.4%.

The stock has been on a tear for more than five years, climbing roughly 270% during that time. The second half of 2025 was especially strong, helped by multiple quarters of earnings and revenue beats that continued pushing shares higher. Shares climbed from below $400 in early June to an all-time intraday high above $742 in December.

Since hitting that peak, momentum has cooled. Shares are down more than 20% over the last three months, with sentiment taking another hit after the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report on Feb. 24. During that quarter, both earnings and revenue declined year over year, while revenue missed Wall Street expectations.

Wall Street Remains Cautious on the Stock

Although Q1 results were solid, analysts remain cautious on the stock. Based on five Wall Street analysts covering the company, Dillard’s currently carries two Sell ratings and three Hold ratings. The average 12-month price target is around $521, slightly below the current stock price of around $527. The lowest target stands at $449, while the highest is $650.

After such a strong run in the stock price, some investors may also be questioning the stock’s valuation. Dillard’s trades at around 12X earnings, which is above the broader retail industry average of roughly 10.8X. It also trades at a premium to traditional department store peers. Macy’s Inc. (NYSE: M) currently trades at a P/E of roughly 8X, while value-oriented chain Kohl’s Corp. (NYSE: KSS) trades at just under 5X earnings.

However, it’s worth noting that despite generating less revenue than Macy’s and Kohl’s, Dillard’s remains more profitable. The company has a net margin of around 10.1%, far above Macy’s roughly 2.4% and Kohl’s less than 1.8%. Its return on equity of nearly 32% also tops Macy’s roughly 14% and Kohl’s less than 5%.

While Dillard’s continues to post strong profitability metrics, investors appear increasingly cautious after the stock’s massive multi-year rally. For now, Wall Street seems to be waiting for stronger underlying growth and a clearer outlook before turning more bullish on the shares.

5 Under-the-Radar AI Stocks to Watch in June

Reported by Thomas Hughes. First Published: 5/31/2026.

Believe it or not, June is here, and with it comes the summer trading season. That means lower trading volumes, potential volatility, and opportunities for savvy traders. The market rally is broadening, but it remains centered on tech. The stocks with the highest potential for movement and catalyst-driven gains are smaller-cap tech names, though there are still some big moves ahead in mega-, large-, and mid-cap stocks as well. The unifying theme is AI; the only question is where in the ecosystem to invest and what the company-specific catalysts may be.

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Aeluma (NASDAQ: ALMU) is an emerging tech play that is critical to AI, as its photonic and compound semiconductor technologies are game-changers for data centers. The photonic aspect is crucial for connectivity and networking, enabling high-speed, ultra-wideband, low-latency data transmission. Likewise, the company's manufacturing process enables faster, more efficient compound semiconductor fabrication. Together, these technologies promise to expand AI capacity, reduce bottlenecks, and improve system performance.

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A key catalyst in June is the expectation of new contracts. Aeluma is making small sales, but it has yet to secure a major original equipment manufacturer contract. Talks are in progress and are expected to yield results soon, if not in June, then in the following month.

At that time, the company will likely provide an update on government contracts and projects, as well as supply chain and capacity progress. Five analysts rate Aeluma as a Moderate Buy with a $25 price target. Technicals suggest more than 100% upside is possible, provided the expected bullish catalyst emerges.

AirJoule Technologies: Commercialization in Play

AirJoule (NASDAQ: AIRJ) is another emerging tech company with implications well beyond AI. The company harvests water directly from ambient air using waste heat—a process that simultaneously dehumidifies and cools. For data centers, this creates a compelling dual benefit: it reduces cooling load while producing the pure water those cooling systems need on-site. The result is lower operating costs, greater energy efficiency, and longer hardware life.

Catalysts for AirJoule in June include updates on partnerships and initial deployments, as well as news on when its commercial-scale product will be available. As it stands, the full rollout is expected for late Q4 this year. Five analysts rate this stock as a Moderate Buy and see it advancing by approximately 90% at the consensus.

Amprius Technologies: Ramping Capacity and Accelerating Growth

Amprius Technologies' (NYSE: AMPX) June catalysts include updates on capacity, ecosystem, and order backlog. The Q1 report revealed strength and set expectations for acceleration in the current quarter. Analysts forecast a 90% revenue gain and expect growth to persist at a hyper pace for at least the next 10 quarters.

The Q1 strength was expected, leading to a sell-the-news event compounded by the stock offering. AMPX recently issued 2.7 million shares but retired more than 7 million warrants, creating a near-term headwind and setting up leverage for a subsequent rally. MarketBeat data show that institutions bought the dip, short interest is down from its peak, and analyst sentiment is firming, pointing to above $20. AMPX’s next earnings release is due in early August.

Zscaler: Irrational Sell-Off Opens Door to Opportunity

Zscaler’s (NASDAQ: ZS) May price plunge was alarming. However, the cause was increased spending, which is tied to demand and AI. Not only is AI driving the need for cybersecurity, but it is also improving it, and Zscaler is doubling down. The company is a mission-critical component of the AI ecosystem, enabling easy-to-use, scalable, cloud-native security well-suited to AI. Its zero-trust architecture means only qualified agents can access enterprise resources. The takeaway for investors is that Zscaler's results were solid and the AI flywheel is still spinning.

Evidence from Zscaler and other AI-focused companies shows that AI spending drives even greater demand for AI. ZS’s price should recover, and the rebound may not take long to gain traction. Analysts are lowering targets, but this market appears to have overreacted, falling well below the low end of those targets, with potential for 65% upside at the consensus. The primary catalyst will be news about the sales team transition: good news will strengthen the outlook and put momentum back into Zscaler’s stock price.

Everspin Technologies: Persistent Memory for a Growing Market

Everspin Technologies (NASDAQ: MRAM) is a critical player for AI, not because of its impact on data centers, but because of its impact on AI applications. The MRAM memory technology provides numerous benefits for niche markets, including consumer wearables, aerospace, and defense, all of which benefit from AI infrastructure and the internet of things (IoT). Advantages include the speed of RAM and the persistence of Flash, combined with radiation and temperature resistance and lower power consumption. While MRAM requires more power to write, it requires no power to retain data, making it essential in some use cases.

What the market gets wrong about Everspin is the idea that it is just another HBM or data center play. Instead, it is a play on long-term AI applications and physical AI. While revenue has been stagnant for years and has been slow to improve, the AI upcycle has only just begun. The likely outcome is that MRAM technology becomes more widely used over time. Near-term catalysts include a rebuttal to a short report and updates on government contracts.