Jefferies Financial Group Upgrades Dollarama (OTCMKTS:DLMAF) to “Strong-Buy”

Dollarama (OTCMKTS:DLMAF) was upgraded by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other brokerages have also recently commented on DLMAF. National Bank Financial reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Dollarama in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce upgraded Dollarama to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded Dollarama to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Monday, March 16th. TD Securities reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Dollarama in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Dollarama to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Buy”.

Dollarama Price Performance

OTCMKTS DLMAF opened at $121.96 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $140.04 and its 200-day moving average is $138.81. The company has a quick ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.55. The company has a market capitalization of $33.29 billion and a PE ratio of 145.19. Dollarama has a 12-month low of $104.40 and a 12-month high of $160.86.

Dollarama (OTCMKTS:DLMAF) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, March 24th. The company reported $1.03 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.02 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $1.51 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.52 billion. Dollarama had a net margin of 18.05% and a return on equity of 96.58%.

More Dollarama News

Here are the key news stories impacting Dollarama this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce upgraded Dollarama to “strong-buy,” signaling increased analyst conviction in the company’s outlook. Zacks.com
• Positive Sentiment: TD Securities also raised its rating to “strong-buy,” adding another institutional endorsement that could support demand for the shares. Zacks.com
• Positive Sentiment: National Bank Financial upgraded Dollarama to “strong-buy,” reinforcing a broader, same-day shift among Canadian brokers toward a bullish stance. Zacks.com TickerReport
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies Financial Group upgraded the stock to “strong-buy,” joining the cluster of upgrades that may reflect improving analyst views on margins, cash flow or market positioning. Zacks.com TickerReport
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly results were mixed: Dollarama reported $1.03 EPS (in line with consensus) but revenue of $1.51B slightly missed estimates of $1.52B. Profitability metrics remain strong (net margin ~18%, ROE high), so earnings neither surprised positively nor materially worsened the story. MarketBeat
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the analyst upgrades, the stock is under pressure—partly because the quarter’s revenue shortfall is a reminder of sensitivity to traffic and consumption trends, and the shares trade with a rich P/E and leverage profile that can amplify downside risk if growth softens. (Background price/metrics cited by market summaries.)

About Dollarama

Dollarama Inc operates as a leading Canadian dollar store chain, offering a variety of everyday consumer goods at fixed price points. The company’s retail format emphasizes value and convenience, providing a one-stop shopping experience for cost-conscious customers. Merchandise spans multiple categories, including household items, food and consumables, health and beauty products, stationery, seasonal and party supplies, and toys.

Founded in 1992 by Laurent “Larry” Rossy, Dollarama opened its first location in Montreal, Quebec.