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 ended the session only slightly higher, as investors appeared more cautious after digging into the report.
Some enthusiasm may also have been tempered by the company’s incredible 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 following the massive rally.