Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Upgrades Dollarama (OTCMKTS:DLMAF) to Strong-Buy

Dollarama (OTCMKTS:DLMAF) was upgraded by research analysts at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Zacks Research raised shares of Dollarama to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 16th. Scotiabank reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Dollarama in a report on Friday, December 12th. TD Securities reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Dollarama in a research report on Friday, December 12th. National Bank Financial reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Dollarama in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded shares of Dollarama to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

Dollarama Price Performance

Dollarama stock opened at $121.96 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.55, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a current ratio of 1.09. Dollarama has a 52 week low of $104.40 and a 52 week high of $160.86. The stock has a market capitalization of $33.29 billion and a P/E ratio of 145.19. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $140.04 and a 200-day moving average of $138.81.

Dollarama (OTCMKTS:DLMAF) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 24th. The company reported $1.03 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.02 by $0.01. Dollarama had a return on equity of 96.58% and a net margin of 18.05%.The business had revenue of $1.51 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.52 billion.

Key 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.)

Dollarama Company Profile

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.