Morgan Stanley Issues Positive Forecast for Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) Stock Price

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) had its price objective raised by investment analysts at Morgan Stanley from $126.00 to $130.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “equal weight” rating on the stock. Morgan Stanley’s price target points to a potential upside of 15.04% from the company’s previous close.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Bank of America reiterated an “underperform” rating on shares of Dollar Tree in a research report on Thursday. Citigroup decreased their target price 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. Guggenheim reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $130.00 target price on shares of Dollar Tree in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Barclays decreased their target price on Dollar Tree from $149.00 to $131.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein set a $115.00 target price on Dollar Tree in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Dollar Tree has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $118.14.

Dollar Tree Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ DLTR opened at $113.00 on Friday. Dollar Tree has a fifty-two week low of $84.71 and a fifty-two week high of $142.40. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $100.56 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $114.00. The company has a quick ratio of 0.29, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65. The firm has a market cap of $22.00 billion, a PE ratio of 18.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 0.61.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 28th. The company reported $1.74 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.53 by $0.21. Dollar Tree had a return on equity of 32.24% and a net margin of 6.61%.The firm had revenue of $4.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.96 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.26 EPS. Dollar Tree’s quarterly revenue was up 7.2% on a year-over-year basis. Dollar Tree has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.150 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Dollar Tree will post 6.72 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its position in Dollar Tree by 3,237.4% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 13,750 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,032,000 after acquiring an additional 13,338 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP boosted its position in Dollar Tree by 40.7% during the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 17,078 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,282,000 after acquiring an additional 4,941 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth boosted its position in Dollar Tree by 2.0% during the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 10,646 shares of the company’s stock worth $799,000 after acquiring an additional 213 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in Dollar Tree during the 2nd quarter worth $257,000. Finally, CW Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Dollar Tree in the 2nd quarter worth $264,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 97.40% of the company’s stock.

Dollar Tree News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dollar Tree beat Q1 earnings expectations with adjusted EPS of $1.74 versus $1.53 expected, and revenue of $4.98 billion topped estimates, showing better-than-expected execution and resilient demand for low-price goods. Dollar Tree, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised full-year fiscal 2026 EPS guidance to $6.70-$7.10, above consensus, and lifted Q2 guidance as well, signaling management confidence in margins and earnings momentum. Dollar Tree raises its annual profit forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Investors also liked commentary on margin gains from tighter execution, shrink control, lower freight costs, and stronger comparable sales, plus a new DoorDash delivery partnership that could expand convenience and traffic. Dollar Tree’s Q1 Earnings Call Centers on Execution & Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Management said bargain-hunting remains strong as budget-conscious shoppers stretch spending, supporting the discount model, but traffic trends remain an area to watch. Dollar Tree’s sales top forecasts as fewer people are shopping but they’re spending more
• Neutral Sentiment: Some of the upside was tempered by caution around fuel costs, tariffs, and softer traffic, which could pressure margins if the macro environment worsens. Dollar Tree’s Q1 Earnings Call Centers on Execution & Outlook

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.