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DLTR·Dollar Tree, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$125.70
Open
$122.53
Market Cap
24.00B
52W High
$142.40
Low
$121.90
P. Close
$124.89
P/E
18.66
52W Low
$84.71
Fwd P/E
16.27
DailyIQ Est.
$125.61
Technical Score (1D)
91
BUY
News Sentiment
76
BULLISH
Dollar Tree announced on July 1 that it has expanded its remaining share repurchase authorization to $2.5 billion, signaling a stronger capital return stance. This move follows a robust 90‑day share price gain of 25.47 % and a 1‑month gain of 13.23 %, suggesting management confidence in cash flow and a willingness to return value to shareholders. UBS reiterated a buy rating with a $145 price target, citing the strategic turning point marked by the sale of its Family Dollar brand, new leadership, and refined pricing. The company also lifted its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance to $6.70–$7.10 per share, supporting upside expectations. Raymond James and Goldman Sachs upgraded their ratings after the buyback expansion, highlighting conservative guidance and potential earnings upside. Analysts note that the near‑term catalyst remains pricing and assortment execution, with the risk that higher prices and tariffs could impact margins. Over the next 1–10 trading days, the market will likely focus on how quickly the company deploys the expanded buyback program and whether it translates into share price momentum. Traders should also watch for any updates to the 2026 earnings guidance and for evidence that the new pricing strategy is delivering the expected margin improvement. Additionally, monitoring the impact of tariffs on cost structure will be key to assessing the sustainability of the earnings upside. Finally, any shift in analyst sentiment following the buyback and guidance updates will provide a clear signal of market confidence.
Earnings Summary
Dollar Tree, Inc. is a prominent North American discount retailer operating under the Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree Canada banners, offering a wide assortment of merchandise at a single price point. The company's business model is designed to appeal to value-conscious consumers seeking affordability and convenience in everyday consumables and variety goods, positioning it within the Consumer Defensive sector's Discount Stores industry. In its most recent reported quarters, DLTR demonstrated a mixed performance against analyst expectations. For Q3 2025, the company reported actual EPS of $1.21 against an estimate of $1.08, and for Q2 2025, actual EPS was $0.77 compared to an estimate of $0.41. This indicates a recent trend of exceeding earnings estimates in these two periods. However, looking further back, Q1 2025 saw actual EPS of $1.26 against an estimate of $1.21, and Q4 2024 reported actual EPS of $2.29 versus an estimate of $2.20. While revenue data is not consistently available for comparison across all periods, the available figures suggest a pattern of meeting or exceeding analyst expectations in recent quarters, particularly in EPS. The company's year-over-year growth trajectory is not fully discernible with the provided data, but the recent EPS beats in Q2 and Q3 2025 suggest a positive short-term trend in earnings performance relative to estimates. Recent news indicates that Dollar Tree reported strong first-quarter results with net sales increasing 7.2% year-over-year and adjusted diluted EPS surging 38% to $1.74, alongside raising its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS outlook. However, this positive performance is juxtaposed with analyst target reductions from firms like Barclays and Piper Sandler, and commentary from Deutsche Bank highlighting mounting pressures from rising energy costs and macroeconomic headwinds. The company is also reportedly implementing price reductions on select grocery items in response to shopper reaction to previous price increases, suggesting a recalibration of its value proposition. Investors will be watching for how Dollar Tree navigates these macroeconomic challenges and the impact of its pricing strategies on future revenue growth and margin trends in the upcoming quarters, particularly concerning consumer demand and operational efficiency.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.13$0.74$1.35$1.96$2.57Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$0.99$1.74+75.0%
Q3'25$1.08$1.21+11.8%
Q2'25$0.41$0.77+87.6%
Q1'25$1.21$1.26+4.5%
Q4'24$2.20$2.29+4.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$4.0B$5.2B$6.4B$7.6B$8.8BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'27$5.1B$5.0B-1.9%
Q3'25 - $4.8B -
Q2'25 - $4.6B -
Q1'25 - $4.6B -
Q4'24 - $8.3B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

DLTR Stock Snapshot

DLTR is currently trading at $125.00, giving Dollar Tree, Inc. a market cap of 24.00B and a P/E ratio of 18.7. Today's range spans $121.90–$125.70, with shares opening at $122.53 and moving up $0.11 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 91/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 76/100.

Over the past year DLTR has traded between $84.71 and $142.40 - the current price is +47.6% off the 52-week low and -12.2% from the high. 35 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $127.20 (range $85.00–$170.00), implying upside of +1.8%.

The bullish case for DLTR is built on complementary signals: 91/100 technical score, BUY designation, and bullish sentiment at 76/100. At $125.00 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range within $84.71–$142.40), the stock is at a capitalization - 24.00B - where active managers can build meaningful positions without moving the market. (P/E: 18.7) That combination of signal quality and position-buildability makes this one of the more actionable large-cap setups in Consumer Defensive.

The combination of a BUY signal (91/100) and bullish news sentiment (76/100) puts DLTR on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 24.00B in Consumer Defensive market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $125.00 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in the $84.71–$142.40 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.