The department store operator reported mixed results for its fiscal third quarter, with an earnings beat but a slight revenue miss.

Compared to some rivals, the department store is less dependent on the holiday quarter when it comes to the year’s operating profits.

Shares of Dillard's ( DDS) rallied 12.4% in afternoon trading to $436.56 are now up almost 30% since hitting their 2024 low in September. Short interest on DDS stands at 9.0% of the total float. The dividend yield for new buyers of the stock is 5.4%.