10,543 Shares in Dollar Tree, Inc. $DLTR Acquired by Centaurus Financial Inc.

Centaurus Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 10,543 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,214,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. acquired a new stake in Dollar Tree in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Reflection Asset Management acquired a new position in shares of Dollar Tree during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Covestor Ltd raised its position in shares of Dollar Tree by 60.9% during the fourth quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 222 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 84 shares during the last quarter. Basecamp Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Dollar Tree by 59.9% in the first quarter. Basecamp Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 259 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 97 shares during the period. Finally, EFG International AG bought a new stake in shares of Dollar Tree in the second quarter valued at about $30,000. 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: Strong second-quarter results: Fiscal Q2 revenue increased 7% year over year to approximately $4.9 billion, surpassing estimates, while adjusted EPS reached $2.70 versus the $1.15 consensus. Comparable-store sales rose 3.7%, supported by a 0.4% increase in traffic and a 3.3% increase in average ticket. Dollar Tree Reports Strong Second Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year outlook raised: Dollar Tree increased fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $7.70–$8.05 from $6.70–$7.10 and projected revenue of $20.5 billion–$20.7 billion. Margin gains from improved markups, lower freight costs and reduced shrinkage also supported the quarter. Dollar Tree Lifts Earnings Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Broadening customer base: Dollar Tree said it continues to attract middle- and higher-income shoppers seeking value amid inflation and elevated household costs. Higher gas prices may further support discount-store demand, although they can also pressure consumer budgets. Dollar Tree Attracts Higher-Income Customers
• Negative Sentiment: Weak third-quarter forecast overshadowed the beat: Management projected Q3 EPS of $0.80–$0.95, well below analysts’ $1.40 consensus, despite expected revenue of $5.0 billion–$5.1 billion. Investors also cited tariff-related reinvestment costs and higher fuel prices as threats to margins. Dollar Tree Discusses Fuel Price Headwinds

Dollar Tree Stock Down 3.9%

NASDAQ DLTR opened at $127.00 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.16, a quick ratio of 0.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $125.70 and its two-hundred day moving average is $114.67. The company has a market capitalization of $24.41 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.84, a PEG ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 0.64. Dollar Tree, Inc. has a 1-year low of $84.71 and a 1-year high of $142.40.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 27th. The company reported $2.70 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.15 by $1.55. The company had revenue of $4.89 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.86 billion. Dollar Tree had a return on equity of 35.19% and a net margin of 6.51%.The company’s revenue was up 7.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.77 EPS. Dollar Tree has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.800-0.950 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 7.700-8.050 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Dollar Tree, Inc. will post 6.99 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Dollar Tree announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback plan on Thursday, July 2nd that permits the company to repurchase $2.50 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization permits the company to buy up to 10.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently issued reports on DLTR. Weiss Ratings upgraded Dollar Tree from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Dollar Tree from a “moderate sell” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Gordon Haskett upgraded Dollar Tree from a “reduce” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $115.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Benchmark assumed coverage on Dollar Tree in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. They set a “hold” rating on the stock. Finally, Truist Financial upped their target price on Dollar Tree from $136.00 to $138.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Dollar Tree presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $125.27.

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.