Q1 EPS Estimates for Dollar Tree Decreased by Zacks Research

Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) – Analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q1 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Dollar Tree in a research note issued on Monday, March 30th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings of $1.55 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.58. The consensus estimate for Dollar Tree’s current full-year earnings is $5.39 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Dollar Tree’s Q2 2027 earnings at $1.04 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.39 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.70 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $6.68 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.66 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $1.21 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $1.57 EPS, Q4 2028 earnings at $3.02 EPS, FY2028 earnings at $7.45 EPS and FY2029 earnings at $8.37 EPS.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on shares of Dollar Tree from $146.00 to $126.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on Dollar Tree from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Dollar Tree from $125.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Dollar Tree in a report on Friday. Finally, Bank of America lifted their price target on Dollar Tree from $85.00 to $89.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and seven have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $123.24.

Dollar Tree Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:DLTR opened at $109.51 on Tuesday. Dollar Tree has a one year low of $61.87 and a one year high of $142.40. The stock has a market capitalization of $21.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.52, a PEG ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 0.73. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $119.26 and a 200-day simple moving average of $113.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a current ratio of 1.07.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March 16th. The company reported $2.56 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.53 by $0.03. Dollar Tree had a net margin of 6.61% and a return on equity of 32.24%. The firm had revenue of $5.45 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.46 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.11 EPS. Dollar Tree’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.0% on a year-over-year basis.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. purchased a new position in Dollar Tree in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Reflection Asset Management purchased a new stake in Dollar Tree during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Covestor Ltd boosted 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 purchasing an additional 84 shares in the last quarter. YANKCOM Partnership acquired a new stake in Dollar Tree in the fourth quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, DV Equities LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dollar Tree in the fourth quarter valued at $32,000. 97.40% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Dollar Tree News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised several medium‑/longer‑term estimates — including FY2027 (to $6.68) and FY2029 (to $8.37) — signaling analysts see stronger multi‑year earnings power, which supports a higher longer‑term valuation for DLTR.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also nudged up a number of quarterly estimates (e.g., Q3 2027 to $1.39, Q3 2028 to $1.57, Q4 2027 to $2.70, Q4 2028 to $3.02). These upward revisions suggest expected improvement in later quarters and may help investor confidence in earnings momentum.
• Positive Sentiment: Dollar Tree is investing in distribution and AI‑driven systems to modernize its supply chain — upgrades that can lower operating costs, improve in‑stock rates and support margin expansion over time. Dollar Tree makes distribution, tech upgrades
• Neutral Sentiment: Media coverage referencing Dollar Tree’s consumer‑spending exposure (including commentary in an investor newsletter) may influence sentiment but doesn’t introduce new financials or guidance. Short‑term market moves from such coverage are typically sentiment‑driven. Another Day, Another Massive AI Infrastructure Deal
• Negative Sentiment: Offsetting the positives, Zacks trimmed several near‑term estimates: Q1 2027 (to $1.55 from $1.58), Q2 2027 (to $1.04 from $1.06), Q1 2028 (to $1.66 from $1.80) and Q2 2028 (to $1.21 from $1.25), and modestly cut FY2028 to $7.45. Those downward near‑term revisions signal possible margin or traffic pressure and could cap upside until results confirm improvement.

About Dollar Tree

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.