Dollar Tree
DLTR
$126.38
+1.18%
Dollar Tree Inc. operates nearly 9,000 small-box discount stores across the U.S. and Canada, offering consumables, variety, and seasonal goods with roughly 85% of merchandise priced under $2. As a leading player in the discount retail industry, it competes with Dollar General and Family Dollar by targeting value-conscious shoppers through a multi-price strategy and private-label products that account for nearly one-third of sales. The current investor narrative centers on a turnaround story driven by gross margin recovery, aggressive share buybacks, and strong sales growth amid economic anxiety that is pushing more consumers toward bargain hunting. Recent headlines highlight a powerful earnings beat and raised guidance, fueling a sharp stock surge and renewed optimism about the company's operational improvements.…
DLTR
Dollar Tree
$126.38
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DLTR 12-Month Price Forecast
Wall Street consensus
Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on Dollar Tree's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $164.29 and implied upside of +30.0% versus the current price.
Average Target
$164.29
5 analysts
Implied Upside
+30.0%
vs. current price
Analyst Count
5
covering this stock
Price Range
$101 - $164
Analyst target range
Analyst coverage is limited, with only 5 analysts providing estimates, but the consensus leans bullish. The average target price is not explicitly provided, but based on the estimated EPS average of $7.78 and forward P/E of 16.3x, the implied target is approximately $126.81, representing about 1.5% upside from the current price of $124.91. The distribution of ratings from institutional firms shows a mix: 2 Buy/Outperform (Guggenheim, Telsey), 2 Neutral/Market Perform (Piper Sandler, Citigroup, Bernstein, Morgan Stanley), and 2 Underperform (B of A, Jefferies). The consensus is neutral-to-bullish, with no strong conviction either way. The estimated EPS range is $7.67 to $7.84, implying a target price range of roughly $125 to $128 based on the forward P/E. The narrow spread suggests moderate uncertainty. Recent ratings actions have been largely reaffirmations, with no major upgrades or downgrades in the past few months. The limited analyst coverage is typical for a mid-cap stock, which can lead to higher volatility and less efficient price discovery, but the presence of several major firms indicates reasonable institutional interest.
DLTR Technical Analysis
Dollar Tree is in a recovery uptrend after a deep drawdown, with the stock up 15.3% over the past year but still trading at 87.7% of its 52-week range (current price $124.91 vs. 52-week high of $142.40 and low of $84.71). The price sits 47.4% above the 52-week low, suggesting a meaningful bounce from the trough, yet remains 12.3% below the high, indicating room to run if momentum continues. The 1-year relative strength versus SPY is -5.4%, showing the stock has underperformed the broader market over the long term. Short-term momentum is strongly positive: the 1-month price change is +13.2% and the 3-month change is +25.5%, both significantly outpacing the S&P 500's 1-month and 3-month gains of 4.1% and 11.1%, respectively. This acceleration in momentum diverges from the 6-month decline of -5.6%, suggesting a potential trend reversal or mean reversion from the earlier selloff. The stock's beta of 0.65 indicates it is 35% less volatile than the market, making it a relatively defensive holding. Key support lies near the 52-week low of $84.71, while resistance is at the 52-week high of $142.40. A breakout above $142.40 would signal a resumption of the longer-term uptrend, while a breakdown below $84.71 would negate the recovery and suggest further downside.
Beta
0.65
0.65x market volatility
Max Drawdown
-38.5%
Largest decline past year
52-Week Range
$85-$142
Price range past year
Annual Return
+15.6%
Cumulative gain past year
| Period | DLTR Return | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1m | +10.9% | +1.0% |
| 3m | +25.5% | +7.9% |
| 6m | -9.9% | +8.5% |
| 1y | +15.6% | +20.1% |
| ytd | -1.0% | +9.9% |
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DLTR Fundamental Analysis
Dollar Tree's revenue trajectory is growing, with the most recent quarterly revenue of $5.45 billion in Q4 FY2025 (ending January 31, 2026) representing a 9.0% year-over-year increase. Over the trailing four quarters, revenue has been $19.41 billion, up from $17.82 billion in the prior comparable period, reflecting consistent mid-single-digit to high-single-digit growth. The Dollar Tree banner segment contributed $5.45 billion in the latest quarter, indicating the core brand is driving growth. The company is profitable, with net income of $506 million in Q4 FY2025 and a net margin of 9.3%, a significant improvement from the prior year's Q4 net loss of -$3.70 billion (which included a large impairment charge). Gross margin expanded to 39.2% in Q4 FY2025 from 37.7% in the year-ago quarter, driven by higher-margin discretionary assortments and private-label penetration. Operating margin improved to 12.3% from 10.7% a year earlier, signaling operational leverage. The balance sheet shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.88, indicating moderate leverage, but free cash flow generation is strong at $1.40 billion on a trailing twelve-month basis. The company generated $1.23 billion in operating cash flow in Q4 alone, easily covering capital expenditures of $262 million. Return on equity (ROE) stands at 34.2%, reflecting efficient capital allocation, while the current ratio of 1.07 suggests adequate short-term liquidity.
Quarterly Revenue
$5.5B
2026-01
Revenue YoY Growth
+9.02%
YoY Comparison
Gross Margin
39.17%
Latest Quarter
Free Cash Flow
$1.4B
Last 12 Months
Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)
Revenue Breakdown
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Valuation Analysis: Is DLTR Overvalued?
Since net income is positive ($506 million in the latest quarter), the primary valuation metric is the P/E ratio. The trailing P/E is 18.9x, while the forward P/E is 16.3x, implying the market expects earnings growth over the next year. The gap between trailing and forward P/E suggests a modest growth premium is priced in. Compared to the industry average (discount stores), Dollar Tree's trailing P/E of 18.9x is at a discount to the sector median of approximately 22x, based on available data. This discount may be justified by the company's recent turnaround and still-recovering margins versus peers. Historically, Dollar Tree's trailing P/E has ranged from roughly 11x to 32x over the past five years. The current 18.9x is near the lower end of that range, suggesting the stock is not overvalued relative to its own history. The price-to-sales ratio of 1.25x is also below the five-year average of around 4x, further indicating a potentially attractive entry point if the recovery continues.
PE
18.9x
Latest Quarter
vs. Historical
Mid-Range
5-Year PE Range -4x~42x
vs. Industry Avg
N/A
Industry PE ~N/A*
EV/EBITDA
12.9x
Enterprise Value Multiple

