Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) Downgraded to Hold Rating by Freedom Capital

Freedom Capital downgraded shares of Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) from a strong-buy rating to a hold rating in a research note published on Thursday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price target on Dollar Tree from $115.00 to $124.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday. Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $150.00 price objective on shares of Dollar Tree in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Citigroup reduced their price objective on Dollar Tree from $132.00 to $125.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $165.00 price objective on Dollar Tree and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Truist Financial reduced their price objective on Dollar Tree from $142.00 to $107.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $119.90.

Dollar Tree Trading Up 3.0%

NASDAQ DLTR opened at $116.44 on Thursday. Dollar Tree has a 12 month low of $84.71 and a 12 month high of $142.40. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $100.73 and a 200 day simple moving average of $114.02. The company has a market capitalization of $22.67 billion, a PE ratio of 18.19, a P/E/G ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 0.61. The company has a current ratio of 1.16, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The company reported $1.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.53 by $0.21. Dollar Tree had a return on equity of 35.19% and a net margin of 6.51%.The company had revenue of $4.98 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.96 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.26 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Dollar Tree has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.150 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Dollar Tree will post 6.79 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Glenmede Trust Co. NA boosted its position in Dollar Tree by 898.2% during the first quarter. Glenmede Trust Co. NA now owns 103,573 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,342,000 after purchasing an additional 93,197 shares during the last quarter. Edgestream Partners L.P. boosted its position in Dollar Tree by 68.3% during the first quarter. Edgestream Partners L.P. now owns 66,389 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,270,000 after purchasing an additional 26,949 shares during the last quarter. Kentucky Retirement Systems boosted its position in Dollar Tree by 38.8% during the first quarter. Kentucky Retirement Systems now owns 17,181 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,881,000 after purchasing an additional 4,806 shares during the last quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors acquired a new position in Dollar Tree during the first quarter valued at approximately $463,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in Dollar Tree by 22.6% during the first quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,902 shares of the company’s stock valued at $208,000 after purchasing an additional 351 shares during the last quarter. 97.40% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Dollar Tree News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dollar Tree reported first-quarter EPS of $1.74, beating expectations, with revenue of $4.98 billion also slightly ahead of forecasts. The company said demand remained solid as consumers continued trading down to value retailers. Dollar Tree, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised FY2026 EPS guidance to $6.70-$7.10, above consensus, and also guided revenue higher than analysts expected, signaling better profitability and momentum ahead. Dollar Tree raises its annual profit forecast
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s new DoorDash partnership adds a growth angle by making Dollar Tree products available for on-demand delivery, which could help broaden customer access and boost sales. Dollar Tree Is Now On DoorDash
• Neutral Sentiment: Several analysts lifted price targets after the report, but ratings remained mixed, with upgrades in valuation expectations offset by continued caution from firms that still see limited upside at current levels. Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on Dollar Tree
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs kept a Sell rating, and other firms such as BNP Paribas Exane and Jefferies also stayed bearish, citing traffic and margin sustainability concerns despite the earnings beat. Corey Tarlowe Maintains Sell on Dollar Tree
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas Exane still see downside from the current price, and Goldman’s latest target cut reinforces the view that some analysts think the stock has moved ahead of fundamentals after the sharp post-earnings rally. Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on Dollar Tree

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.