Grandeur Peak Global Advisors LLC Purchases Shares of 46,026 Dollar Tree, Inc. $DLTR

Grandeur Peak Global Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 46,026 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $5,298,000. Dollar Tree makes up 1.0% of Grandeur Peak Global Advisors LLC's holdings, making the stock its 24th largest holding.

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

Dollar Tree Price Performance

DLTR stock opened at $127.00 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $24.41 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 0.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, a quick ratio of 0.39 and a current ratio of 1.16. Dollar Tree, Inc. 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 $125.70 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $114.67.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 27th. The company reported $2.70 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.15 by $1.55. The firm had revenue of $4.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.86 billion. Dollar Tree had a return on equity of 35.19% and a net margin of 6.51%.The company's revenue for the quarter was up 7.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.77 EPS. 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. Research analysts expect that Dollar Tree, Inc. will post 6.99 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Dollar Tree declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase plan on Thursday, July 2nd that authorizes the company to buyback $2.50 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to repurchase up to 10.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Wall Street Zen raised Dollar Tree from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday, August 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group raised Dollar Tree from a "moderate sell" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Evercore upgraded Dollar Tree from a "hold" rating to an "outperform" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. BNP Paribas Exane upped their target price on Dollar Tree from $88.00 to $98.00 and gave the stock an "underperform" rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Freedom Capital cut Dollar Tree from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, May 28th. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $125.27.

Trending Headlines about Dollar Tree

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

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.

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