Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE:DDS) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 6% on Friday. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. The stock picked up sharply from the near-flat trend of $57.25 to $63.25 in the past one-month time frame.
The stock rose after the Commerce Department stated that retail sales were up in December.
The company has seen one negative estimate revision in the past one month, while its Zacks Consensus Estimate has also moved lower over the same time period, suggesting there may be trouble down the road. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward, to see if this recent move higher can last.
Dillard's currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while its Earnings ESP is positive.
Investors interested in the Retail - Regional Department Stores industry may consider Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) , which has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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