Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) Price Target Lowered to $126.00 at Morgan Stanley

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) had its price target decreased by Morgan Stanley from $146.00 to $126.00 in a research note published on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. Morgan Stanley currently has an equal weight rating on the stock.

A number of other analysts also recently commented on DLTR. Piper Sandler reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $114.00 price objective (up from $108.00) on shares of Dollar Tree in a report on Thursday, December 4th. UBS Group boosted their target price on Dollar Tree from $135.00 to $138.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, December 4th. Jefferies Financial Group restated an “underperform” rating and issued a $75.00 price target on shares of Dollar Tree in a research report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price target on Dollar Tree from $109.00 to $123.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Guggenheim lifted their price objective on Dollar Tree from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and seven have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Dollar Tree currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $123.24.

Dollar Tree Trading Down 2.2%

Shares of DLTR opened at $111.84 on Tuesday. Dollar Tree has a 52-week low of $61.87 and a 52-week high of $142.40. The stock has a market cap of $22.24 billion, a PE ratio of 17.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 0.73. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $125.20 and its two-hundred day moving average is $112.84. The company has a quick ratio of 0.22, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) last issued its earnings results on Monday, March 16th. The company reported $2.56 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.53 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $5.45 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.46 billion. Dollar Tree had a net margin of 6.61% and a return on equity of 32.24%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 9.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.11 earnings per share. Research analysts forecast that Dollar Tree will post 5.39 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dollar Tree

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in DLTR. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Dollar Tree in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Reflection Asset Management acquired a new position in Dollar Tree in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Covestor Ltd lifted its position in Dollar Tree by 60.9% during the fourth quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 222 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 84 shares during the period. YANKCOM Partnership purchased a new position in Dollar Tree during the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, DV Equities LLC acquired a new stake in Dollar Tree in the 4th quarter worth about $32,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 97.40% of the company’s stock.

More Dollar Tree News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and profit rebound — Dollar Tree reported FYQ4 results that topped EPS expectations and swung back to net income as revenue rose ~9% year‑over‑year, showing improving margins and a stronger operating performance. Dollar Tree Q4 Results (BusinessWire)
• Positive Sentiment: Customer growth & execution — Management said Dollar Tree gained ~6.5 million net new households in Q4 and continues multi‑price format conversions, supporting comps and higher ticket averages. Dollar Tree Gains 6.5 Million Households (PYMNTS)
• Positive Sentiment: Capital return and balance sheet — Management is buying back stock aggressively (meaningful authorization remaining) and the company reports a healthy cash position and modest leverage, which supports long‑term value. MarketBeat: Buybacks & financials
• Neutral Sentiment: Shares saw short‑term premarket/after‑hours volatility as traders repositioned around the scheduled earnings release and broader retail/market moves. Event trading and technical factors contributed to intraday swings. Quiver Quant: Price move analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Cautious FY‑2026 guidance — Management issued subdued annual sales/growth guidance that came below some expectations, which is the primary reason traders rotated out despite the quarter’s beat. Reuters: Soft 2026 Forecast
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed analyst reaction & price‑target moves — Several firms adjusted coverage and targets after the print: some raised targets but maintained cautious ratings, while others cut targets or reiterated sell/underperform views. The net effect is increased analyst uncertainty weighing on the stock. Benzinga: Analysts Split on Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Sector underperformance and institutional flows — Coverage notes that DLTR has recently underperformed peers, and some institutional holders trimmed positions; elevated short interest also adds downside risk in the near term. MarketWatch: Underperformance vs. Peers

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.