Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) Stock Rating Lowered by Freedom Capital

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) was downgraded by Freedom Capital from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued on Thursday,Zacks.com reports.

DLTR has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Citigroup lowered their target price on Dollar Tree from $132.00 to $125.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. BNP Paribas Exane raised their target price on Dollar Tree from $88.00 to $98.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a research note on Friday. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $165.00 target price on Dollar Tree and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their target price on Dollar Tree from $115.00 to $105.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on Dollar Tree from $126.00 to $130.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $119.90.

Dollar Tree Trading Up 3.0%

DLTR opened at $116.44 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $22.67 billion, a PE ratio of 18.19, a PEG ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 0.61. The company has a quick ratio of 0.29, a current ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84. The business has a 50 day moving average of $100.73 and a 200-day moving average of $114.02. Dollar Tree has a 52 week low of $84.71 and a 52 week high of $142.40.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) last released its earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The company reported $1.74 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.53 by $0.21. The company had revenue of $4.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.96 billion. Dollar Tree had a return on equity of 35.19% and a net margin of 6.51%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.26 EPS. Dollar Tree has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.150 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Dollar Tree will post 6.79 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. bought a new position in Dollar Tree during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Reflection Asset Management bought a new position in Dollar Tree during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Covestor Ltd increased its position in Dollar Tree by 60.9% during the 4th quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 222 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 84 shares in the last quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Dollar Tree by 80.1% in the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 263 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Finally, YANKCOM Partnership bought a new stake in shares of Dollar Tree in the 4th quarter worth $31,000. Institutional investors own 97.40% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories 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

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.