Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) Cut to “Hold” at Freedom Capital

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) was downgraded by investment analysts at Freedom Capital from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,Zacks.com reports.

DLTR has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their target price on Dollar Tree from $115.00 to $124.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Friday. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their target price on Dollar Tree from $88.00 to $98.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research note on Friday. Guggenheim boosted their target price on Dollar Tree from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. BMO Capital Markets restated an “underperform” rating on shares of Dollar Tree in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. Finally, Truist Financial cut their target price on Dollar Tree from $142.00 to $107.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Dollar Tree presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $119.90.

Dollar Tree Price Performance

DLTR stock opened at $116.44 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $22.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 0.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a current ratio of 1.16. Dollar Tree has a 52-week low of $84.71 and a 52-week high of $142.40. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $100.73 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $114.02.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The company reported $1.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.53 by $0.21. The business had revenue of $4.98 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.96 billion. Dollar Tree had a return on equity of 35.19% and a net margin of 6.51%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 7.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.26 EPS. Dollar Tree has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.150 EPS. Research analysts expect that Dollar Tree will post 6.79 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dollar Tree

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Dollar Tree by 3,237.4% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 13,750 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,032,000 after purchasing an additional 13,338 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP increased its holdings in shares of Dollar Tree by 40.7% in the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 17,078 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,282,000 after purchasing an additional 4,941 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth increased its holdings in shares of Dollar Tree by 2.0% in the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 10,646 shares of the company’s stock worth $799,000 after purchasing an additional 213 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Dollar Tree in the second quarter worth $257,000. Finally, CW Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Dollar Tree in the second quarter worth $264,000. Institutional investors own 97.40% of the company’s stock.

More Dollar Tree News

Here are the key news stories impacting Dollar Tree this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Dollar Tree reported first-quarter EPS of $1.74, beating expectations, with revenue of $4.98 billion also slightly ahead of forecasts. The company said demand remained solid as consumers continued trading down to value retailers. Dollar Tree, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised FY2026 EPS guidance to $6.70-$7.10, above consensus, and also guided revenue higher than analysts expected, signaling better profitability and momentum ahead. Dollar Tree raises its annual profit forecast
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s new DoorDash partnership adds a growth angle by making Dollar Tree products available for on-demand delivery, which could help broaden customer access and boost sales. Dollar Tree Is Now On DoorDash
• Neutral Sentiment: Several analysts lifted price targets after the report, but ratings remained mixed, with upgrades in valuation expectations offset by continued caution from firms that still see limited upside at current levels. Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on Dollar Tree
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs kept a Sell rating, and other firms such as BNP Paribas Exane and Jefferies also stayed bearish, citing traffic and margin sustainability concerns despite the earnings beat. Corey Tarlowe Maintains Sell on Dollar Tree
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas Exane still see downside from the current price, and Goldman’s latest target cut reinforces the view that some analysts think the stock has moved ahead of fundamentals after the sharp post-earnings rally. Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on Dollar Tree

Dollar Tree Company Profile

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.