Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) Price Target Raised to $138.00

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) had its price objective lifted by Truist Financial from $136.00 to $138.00 in a report published on Tuesday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the stock.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their target price on Dollar Tree from $99.00 to $102.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Dollar Tree from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Thursday, June 18th. Evercore raised Dollar Tree from a “hold” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Benchmark began coverage on shares of Dollar Tree in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. They issued a “hold” rating for the company. Finally, Barclays downgraded shares of Dollar Tree from an “overweight” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $125.27.

Dollar Tree Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:DLTR opened at $127.00 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $125.70 and a 200-day moving average of $114.67. The stock has a market capitalization of $24.41 billion, a PE ratio of 19.84, a PEG ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 0.64. The company has a current ratio of 1.16, a quick ratio of 0.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84. Dollar Tree has a 12 month low of $84.71 and a 12 month high of $142.40.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, August 27th. The company reported $2.70 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.15 by $1.55. Dollar Tree had a net margin of 6.51% and a return on equity of 35.19%. The firm had revenue of $4.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.86 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.77 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Dollar Tree has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.800-0.950 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 7.700-8.050 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Dollar Tree will post 6.99 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Dollar Tree announced that its board has authorized a share repurchase plan on Thursday, July 2nd that permits the company to buyback $2.50 billion in shares. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 10.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often a sign that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of DLTR. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. acquired a new position in Dollar Tree in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Reflection Asset Management acquired a new stake in Dollar Tree during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Covestor Ltd raised its position in shares of Dollar Tree by 60.9% in the 4th quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 222 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 84 shares in the last quarter. Basecamp Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Dollar Tree by 59.9% in the 1st quarter. Basecamp Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 259 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares during the period. Finally, Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Dollar Tree by 80.1% during the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 263 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 97.40% of the company’s stock.

Dollar Tree News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong second-quarter results: Fiscal Q2 revenue increased 7% year over year to approximately $4.9 billion, surpassing estimates, while adjusted EPS reached $2.70 versus the $1.15 consensus. Comparable-store sales rose 3.7%, supported by a 0.4% increase in traffic and a 3.3% increase in average ticket. Dollar Tree Reports Strong Second Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year outlook raised: Dollar Tree increased fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $7.70–$8.05 from $6.70–$7.10 and projected revenue of $20.5 billion–$20.7 billion. Margin gains from improved markups, lower freight costs and reduced shrinkage also supported the quarter. Dollar Tree Lifts Earnings Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Broadening customer base: Dollar Tree said it continues to attract middle- and higher-income shoppers seeking value amid inflation and elevated household costs. Higher gas prices may further support discount-store demand, although they can also pressure consumer budgets. Dollar Tree Attracts Higher-Income Customers
• Negative Sentiment: Weak third-quarter forecast overshadowed the beat: Management projected Q3 EPS of $0.80–$0.95, well below analysts’ $1.40 consensus, despite expected revenue of $5.0 billion–$5.1 billion. Investors also cited tariff-related reinvestment costs and higher fuel prices as threats to margins. Dollar Tree Discusses Fuel Price Headwinds

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.