Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) Updates Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance
by Renee Jackson · The Cerbat GemDollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR – Get Free Report) issued an update on its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 1.450-1.600 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 1.570. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.9 billion-$5.0 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $5.0 billion. Dollar Tree also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 6.500-6.900 EPS.
Dollar Tree Stock Down 2.9%
Shares of DLTR traded down $3.02 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $102.60. 4,463,231 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,096,959. Dollar Tree has a 52 week low of $68.93 and a 52 week high of $142.40. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65. The company’s 50 day moving average is $117.13 and its two-hundred day moving average is $113.57. The company has a market capitalization of $20.24 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.42, a PEG ratio of 1.36 and a beta of 0.74.
Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Monday, March 16th. The company reported $2.56 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.53 by $0.03. Dollar Tree had a net margin of 6.61% and a return on equity of 32.24%. The business had revenue of $5.45 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.46 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.11 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 9.0% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Dollar Tree will post 5.39 earnings per share for the current year.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Telsey Advisory Group restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $150.00 price objective on shares of Dollar Tree in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Dollar Tree in a research note on Monday, March 9th. Piper Sandler reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $116.00 target price (up from $114.00) on shares of Dollar Tree in a report on Tuesday, March 17th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on shares of Dollar Tree from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Dollar Tree from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, March 29th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and seven have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Dollar Tree currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $123.24.
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Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dollar Tree
Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. DV Equities LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dollar Tree during the 4th quarter worth $32,000. Jessup Wealth Management Inc purchased a new position in shares of Dollar Tree during the 4th quarter worth $50,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new position in shares of Dollar Tree during the 2nd quarter worth $58,000. Wexford Capital LP purchased a new position in shares of Dollar Tree during the 3rd quarter worth $92,000. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its holdings in shares of Dollar Tree by 33.7% during the 3rd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 984 shares of the company’s stock worth $93,000 after acquiring an additional 248 shares during the period. 97.40% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
About Dollar Tree
Dollar Tree, Inc is a North American discount retailer that operates a portfolio of value-oriented store banners, primarily Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. The company’s stores offer a broad assortment of everyday items at low price points, including household essentials, food and snacks, health and beauty products, cleaning supplies, seasonal and party goods, home décor, and basic apparel. Dollar Tree’s merchandising strategy emphasizes high-turnover branded and private-label merchandise tailored to budget-conscious consumers, with Family Dollar complementing the chain by offering a wider range of price points and assortment depth in smaller-format neighborhood locations.
Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, Dollar Tree has grown through both organic store openings and acquisitions.