Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR – Free Report) by 6.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 320,062 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 18,092 shares during the period. Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC’s holdings in Dollar Tree were worth $39,371,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its holdings in Dollar Tree by 0.9% during the fourth quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 71,479 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,793,000 after purchasing an additional 621 shares in the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc lifted its position in shares of Dollar Tree by 109.3% during the 4th quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc now owns 7,776 shares of the company’s stock worth $957,000 after buying an additional 4,061 shares during the last quarter. Forsta AP Fonden boosted its holdings in shares of Dollar Tree by 33.3% in the 4th quarter. Forsta AP Fonden now owns 124,900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,364,000 after buying an additional 31,200 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Dollar Tree in the 4th quarter valued at $260,858,000. Finally, Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. purchased a new position in shares of Dollar Tree in the 4th quarter valued at $14,087,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.40% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting Dollar Tree
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
Dollar Tree Price Performance
Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data 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. The company had revenue of $4.98 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.96 billion. Dollar Tree had a net margin of 6.51% and a return on equity of 35.19%. Dollar Tree’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.26 EPS. Dollar Tree has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.150 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Dollar Tree, Inc. will post 6.85 earnings per share for the current year.
Analyst Ratings Changes
DLTR has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Gordon Haskett lifted their price target on shares of Dollar Tree from $90.00 to $100.00 in a research note on Friday. Citigroup dropped their price objective on Dollar Tree from $132.00 to $125.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, March 17th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “underperform” rating on shares of Dollar Tree in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their target price on Dollar Tree from $88.00 to $98.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a report on Friday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reissued an “underperform” rating and issued a $85.00 target price on shares of Dollar Tree in a research report on Friday. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and six have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $119.90.
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Dollar Tree Company Profile
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.
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