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Dollar Tree (DLTR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$142.90 +2.07 (+1.47%)
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$143.00 +0.09 (+0.07%)
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Dollar Tree - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
14
Buy
10

Based on 26 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Dollar Tree in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 26 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 14 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for DLTR.

Consensus Price Target

$133.14
-6.83% Downside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Dollar Tree, the average price target is $133.14. The highest price target for DLTR is $170.00, while the lowest price target for DLTR is $85.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.83% from the current price of $142.90.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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DLTR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/11/25 to 11/11/26
1 Month Ago
10/12/25 to 10/12/26
3 Months Ago
8/13/25 to 8/13/26
1 Year Ago
11/11/24 to 11/11/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
14 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$133.14$131.83$122.95$110.21
Forecasted Upside-6.83% Downside12.09% Upside-5.08% Downside3.99% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

DLTR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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DLTR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Dollar Tree Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDollar TreeConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.31
2.22
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-5.46% Downside35.01% Upside14.52% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
11/5/2026
Loop Capital logo
Loop Capital
2 of 5 stars
Anthony Chukumba
Anthony Chukumba
4 of 5 stars
DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$140.00-4.76%
9/29/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
Michael Montani
3 of 5 stars
Set Target$135.00+18.12%
9/4/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Seth Sigman
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$140.00 ➝ $160.00+22.10%
8/31/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$131.00+3.57%
8/31/2026Boost TargetNeutral$114.00 ➝ $121.00-5.66%
8/28/2026 UpgradeHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C)
8/28/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$130.00 ➝ $145.00+15.56%
8/28/2026Boost TargetBuy$145.00 ➝ $150.00+19.54%
8/28/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$145.00+14.17%
8/28/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$130.00+2.36%
8/28/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$135.00+6.30%
8/25/2026Boost TargetBuy$135.00 ➝ $145.00+6.03%
8/25/2026Boost TargetBuy$136.00 ➝ $138.00+0.91%
8/17/2026Boost TargetOverweight$145.00 ➝ $155.00+19.79%
7/8/2026UpgradeModerate Sell ➝ Buy
7/8/2026 Initiated CoverageHold
7/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$160.00 ➝ $170.00+37.04%
6/4/2026 Boost TargetHold$99.00 ➝ $102.00-8.35%
6/4/2026 UpgradeReduce ➝ Hold$115.00+2.24%
5/29/2026Boost TargetUnderperform$88.00 ➝ $98.00-15.32%
5/28/2026Reiterated RatingUnderperform
5/28/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/17/2026Lower TargetNeutral$132.00 ➝ $125.00+8.85%
3/17/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$150.00+31.16%
3/9/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
2/17/2026Set TargetNeutral ➝ Buy$165.00+30.89%
10/16/2025Set Target$103.00+7.33%
9/18/2025Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
5/28/2025UpgradeHold

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Should I Buy Dollar Tree Stock? DLTR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Dollar Tree pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Dollar Tree
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Dollar Tree, Inc.:

  • Dollar Tree, Inc. recently reached a new 52-week high, trading at $147.00 as of November 4, 2026, which represents a significant increase from its 52-week low of $85.88 and signals strong recent momentum and investor confidence in the company's recovery.
  • The company demonstrated robust financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $2.70, which significantly beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.15, while also achieving a return on equity of 38.61% and a net margin of 8.03%.
  • Revenue growth has been consistent and strong, with the most recent quarter showing a 7.0% year-over-year increase to $4.89 billion, and the company has guided for full-year 2026 revenue between $20.5 billion and $20.7 billion, indicating sustained demand for its value-oriented merchandise.
  • Short interest in the stock has decreased significantly over the past year, dropping from approximately 19.1 million shares in late 2025 to 9.7 million shares in October 2026, which suggests that short sellers are covering their positions and reducing bearish pressure on the stock price.
  • Institutional investors are increasing their stakes in the company, with several funds such as Virginia Retirement Systems and Aware Super raising their holdings in the third quarter of 2026, indicating that professional money managers are gaining confidence in Dollar Tree, Inc.'s long-term prospects.

Dollar Tree
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Dollar Tree, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The current stock price of $147.00 is significantly above the consensus price target of $133.14 set by analysts, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to Wall Street's expectations for its future performance.
  • Despite the recent price surge, the consensus rating from research analysts remains "Hold," with thirteen analysts issuing a Hold rating compared to eleven Buy ratings and two Sell ratings, indicating a lack of strong consensus for further upside potential.
  • Insiders have been selling shares recently, with Director Stephanie Stahl selling 1,185 shares in September 2026 and insider Robert Aflatooni selling 2,500 shares in August 2026, which may signal that company leadership is taking advantage of the recent stock price appreciation to reduce their personal exposure.
  • The company's quick ratio is 0.39, which is relatively low and indicates that Dollar Tree, Inc. may have limited liquid assets to cover its short-term liabilities, potentially posing a risk if cash flow from operations slows down or if unexpected expenses arise.
  • While the stock has risen sharply, the price-to-earnings ratio of 19.43 is higher than the company's historical average, and some analysts have expressed concern that the stock may have run too far, particularly as core shoppers face rising living costs that could squeeze discretionary spending on non-essential items.

DLTR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Dollar Tree is $133.14, with a high forecast of $170.00 and a low forecast of $85.00.

26 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Dollar Tree in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 14 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" DLTR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in DLTR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Dollar Tree's stock has a predicted downside of -6.83% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Dollar Tree's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Dollar Tree more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Dollar Tree is 2.31 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.22. Learn more on how DLTR compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Dollar Tree analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 11/5/2026.
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