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

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

Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) reported total retail sales decreased 4% for the 13-week period that ended on November 2. Sales in comparable stores for that same period decreased 4%. Cosmetics was the strongest performing merchandise category,