Dollar Tree (DLTR) Competitors

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DLTR vs. COST, ROST, ULTA, WMT, and ANF

Should you buy Dollar Tree stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Dollar Tree with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Dollar Tree include Costco Wholesale (COST), Ross Stores (ROST), Ulta Beauty (ULTA), Walmart (WMT), and Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF). These companies are all part of the "retail/wholesale" sector.

How does Dollar Tree compare to Costco Wholesale?

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, profitability and risk.

Costco Wholesale has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dollar Tree has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Costco Wholesale presently has a consensus target price of $1,061.45, indicating a potential upside of 11.73%. Dollar Tree has a consensus target price of $119.48, indicating a potential upside of 2.34%. Given Costco Wholesale's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Costco Wholesale is more favorable than Dollar Tree.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Costco Wholesale
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.62
Dollar Tree
5 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

Costco Wholesale has higher revenue and earnings than Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Costco Wholesale, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Costco Wholesale$275.24B1.53$8.10B$19.8847.79
Dollar Tree$19.41B1.16$1.28B$6.4018.24

68.5% of Costco Wholesale shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.4% of Dollar Tree shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Costco Wholesale shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.1% of Dollar Tree shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Costco Wholesale had 111 more articles in the media than Dollar Tree. MarketBeat recorded 113 mentions for Costco Wholesale and 2 mentions for Dollar Tree. Costco Wholesale's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat Dollar Tree's score of 0.83 indicating that Costco Wholesale is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Costco Wholesale
89 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dollar Tree
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Dollar Tree has a net margin of 6.51% compared to Costco Wholesale's net margin of 3.01%. Dollar Tree's return on equity of 35.19% beat Costco Wholesale's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Costco Wholesale3.01% 28.04% 10.63%
Dollar Tree 6.51%35.19%9.28%

Summary

Costco Wholesale beats Dollar Tree on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dollar Tree compare to Ross Stores?

Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Ross Stores has higher revenue and earnings than Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ross Stores, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ross Stores$22.75B3.38$2.15B$7.1633.52
Dollar Tree$19.41B1.16$1.28B$6.4018.24

Ross Stores currently has a consensus price target of $233.18, indicating a potential downside of 2.83%. Dollar Tree has a consensus price target of $119.48, indicating a potential upside of 2.34%. Given Dollar Tree's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Dollar Tree is more favorable than Ross Stores.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ross Stores
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
Dollar Tree
5 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

In the previous week, Ross Stores had 25 more articles in the media than Dollar Tree. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Ross Stores and 2 mentions for Dollar Tree. Ross Stores' average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Dollar Tree's score of 0.83 indicating that Ross Stores is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ross Stores
22 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dollar Tree
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ross Stores has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dollar Tree has a beta of 0.66, meaning that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Ross Stores has a net margin of 9.74% compared to Dollar Tree's net margin of 6.51%. Ross Stores' return on equity of 38.42% beat Dollar Tree's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ross Stores9.74% 38.42% 15.18%
Dollar Tree 6.51%35.19%9.28%

86.9% of Ross Stores shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.4% of Dollar Tree shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Ross Stores shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.1% of Dollar Tree shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Ross Stores beats Dollar Tree on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dollar Tree compare to Ulta Beauty?

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) and Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, risk and valuation.

In the previous week, Ulta Beauty had 19 more articles in the media than Dollar Tree. MarketBeat recorded 21 mentions for Ulta Beauty and 2 mentions for Dollar Tree. Ulta Beauty's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat Dollar Tree's score of 0.83 indicating that Ulta Beauty is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dollar Tree
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ulta Beauty
16 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Dollar Tree has a beta of 0.66, suggesting that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ulta Beauty has a beta of 0.86, suggesting that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

97.4% of Dollar Tree shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.4% of Ulta Beauty shares are held by institutional investors. 7.1% of Dollar Tree shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Ulta Beauty shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dollar Tree currently has a consensus price target of $119.48, suggesting a potential upside of 2.34%. Ulta Beauty has a consensus price target of $638.09, suggesting a potential upside of 37.97%. Given Ulta Beauty's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ulta Beauty is more favorable than Dollar Tree.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dollar Tree
5 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
Ulta Beauty
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.74

Dollar Tree has higher revenue and earnings than Ulta Beauty. Ulta Beauty is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dollar Tree, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dollar Tree$19.41B1.16$1.28B$6.4018.24
Ulta Beauty$12.39B1.60$1.15B$26.6717.34

Ulta Beauty has a net margin of 9.36% compared to Dollar Tree's net margin of 6.51%. Ulta Beauty's return on equity of 44.77% beat Dollar Tree's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dollar Tree6.51% 35.19% 9.28%
Ulta Beauty 9.36%44.77%17.27%

Summary

Ulta Beauty beats Dollar Tree on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dollar Tree compare to Walmart?

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Dollar Tree has a net margin of 6.51% compared to Walmart's net margin of 3.13%. Dollar Tree's return on equity of 35.19% beat Walmart's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Walmart3.13% 21.25% 7.60%
Dollar Tree 6.51%35.19%9.28%

Walmart presently has a consensus target price of $138.85, indicating a potential upside of 18.03%. Dollar Tree has a consensus target price of $119.48, indicating a potential upside of 2.34%. Given Walmart's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Walmart is more favorable than Dollar Tree.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Walmart
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92
Dollar Tree
5 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

26.8% of Walmart shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.4% of Dollar Tree shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Walmart shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.1% of Dollar Tree shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Walmart had 96 more articles in the media than Dollar Tree. MarketBeat recorded 98 mentions for Walmart and 2 mentions for Dollar Tree. Walmart's average media sentiment score of 1.44 beat Dollar Tree's score of 0.83 indicating that Walmart is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Walmart
84 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dollar Tree
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Walmart has higher revenue and earnings than Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Walmart, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Walmart$713.16B1.31$21.89B$2.8541.28
Dollar Tree$19.41B1.16$1.28B$6.4018.24

Walmart has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dollar Tree has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Walmart beats Dollar Tree on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Dollar Tree compare to Abercrombie & Fitch?

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and risk.

Dollar Tree has higher revenue and earnings than Abercrombie & Fitch. Abercrombie & Fitch is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dollar Tree, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Abercrombie & Fitch$5.27B0.71$506.92M$10.428.09
Dollar Tree$19.41B1.16$1.28B$6.4018.24

Abercrombie & Fitch presently has a consensus target price of $112.64, suggesting a potential upside of 33.60%. Dollar Tree has a consensus target price of $119.48, suggesting a potential upside of 2.34%. Given Abercrombie & Fitch's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Abercrombie & Fitch is more favorable than Dollar Tree.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Abercrombie & Fitch
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.54
Dollar Tree
5 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

In the previous week, Abercrombie & Fitch had 6 more articles in the media than Dollar Tree. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Abercrombie & Fitch and 2 mentions for Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Abercrombie & Fitch's score of 0.79 indicating that Dollar Tree is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Abercrombie & Fitch
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dollar Tree
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Abercrombie & Fitch has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dollar Tree has a beta of 0.66, indicating that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Abercrombie & Fitch has a net margin of 9.34% compared to Dollar Tree's net margin of 6.51%. Dollar Tree's return on equity of 35.19% beat Abercrombie & Fitch's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Abercrombie & Fitch9.34% 34.36% 13.50%
Dollar Tree 6.51%35.19%9.28%

97.4% of Dollar Tree shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.3% of Abercrombie & Fitch shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.1% of Dollar Tree shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Dollar Tree beats Abercrombie & Fitch on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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DLTR vs. The Competition

MetricDollar TreeRETAIL IndustryRetail SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$22.43B$102.08B$26.25B$12.39B
Dividend YieldN/A1.48%175.36%5.81%
P/E Ratio18.2426.3720.1124.21
Price / Sales1.161.653.79131.72
Price / Cash12.1021.3015.1037.84
Price / Book6.189.316.206.62
Net Income$1.28B$2.87B$962.92M$336.86M
7 Day Performance3.42%0.53%-1.27%-0.25%
1 Month Performance22.92%6.82%1.51%1.77%
1 Year Performance18.27%39.17%1.50%33.40%

Dollar Tree Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
DLTR
Dollar Tree
3.7627 of 5 stars
$116.75
+4.6%
$119.48
+2.3%
+13.1%$22.43B$19.41B18.24153,032
COST
Costco Wholesale
4.1989 of 5 stars
$979.39
-0.4%
$1,060.41
+8.3%
-2.9%$434.34B$275.24B49.27341,000
ROST
Ross Stores
3.8974 of 5 stars
$240.03
+3.5%
$233.18
-2.9%
+82.3%$77.00B$22.75B33.52111,000
ULTA
Ulta Beauty
4.6421 of 5 stars
$481.66
+2.3%
$644.91
+33.9%
-3.7%$20.71B$12.39B18.0665,000
WMT
Walmart
4.7141 of 5 stars
$121.30
+0.6%
$138.85
+14.5%
+21.9%$965.30B$725.31B42.562,100,000

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