Dillard's reported its fourth-quarter earnings with an earnings per share (EPS) of $13.48, surpassing estimates of $9.75, and sales of $2.02 billion, exceeding the $1.96 billion forecast. However, the company faced challenges with a 1% decline in comparable store sales and a reduction in gross margins. Despite managing expenses, Dillard's is losing market share to value competitors, reflecting broader struggles within the department store sector. In contrast, Dycom Industries announced its fourth-quarter results, achieving an adjusted EPS of $1.17, beating expectations of $0.90, and reporting sales of $1.08 billion, above the $1.03 billion estimate. The company also highlighted a net income of $32.67 million and a substantial backlog of $7.76 billion, indicating strong revenue growth and profitability. Dycom's stock rose by 2.9% in pre-market trading following the announcement.