Dollarama (OTCMKTS:DLMAF) Upgraded to “Strong-Buy” at BMO Capital Markets

Dollarama (OTCMKTS:DLMAF) was upgraded by equities researchers at BMO Capital Markets to a “strong-buy” rating in a report issued on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Zacks Research raised shares of Dollarama to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised shares of Dollarama to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Monday, March 16th. National Bank Financial raised shares of Dollarama to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Dollarama to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, TD Securities raised Dollarama to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Dollarama has an average rating of “Buy”.

Dollarama Stock Down 2.1%

DLMAF opened at $121.96 on Tuesday. Dollarama has a 52 week low of $104.40 and a 52 week high of $160.86. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $140.04 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $138.81. The company has a quick ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.55. The company has a market cap of $33.29 billion and a PE ratio of 145.19.

Dollarama (OTCMKTS:DLMAF) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, March 24th. The company reported $1.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.02 by $0.01. Dollarama had a return on equity of 96.58% and a net margin of 18.05%.The business had revenue of $1.51 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.52 billion.

Dollarama News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Dollarama this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce upgraded Dollarama to “strong-buy,” signaling increased analyst conviction in the company’s outlook. Zacks.com
• Positive Sentiment: TD Securities also raised its rating to “strong-buy,” adding another institutional endorsement that could support demand for the shares. Zacks.com
• Positive Sentiment: National Bank Financial upgraded Dollarama to “strong-buy,” reinforcing a broader, same-day shift among Canadian brokers toward a bullish stance. Zacks.com TickerReport
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies Financial Group upgraded the stock to “strong-buy,” joining the cluster of upgrades that may reflect improving analyst views on margins, cash flow or market positioning. Zacks.com TickerReport
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly results were mixed: Dollarama reported $1.03 EPS (in line with consensus) but revenue of $1.51B slightly missed estimates of $1.52B. Profitability metrics remain strong (net margin ~18%, ROE high), so earnings neither surprised positively nor materially worsened the story. MarketBeat
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the analyst upgrades, the stock is under pressure—partly because the quarter’s revenue shortfall is a reminder of sensitivity to traffic and consumption trends, and the shares trade with a rich P/E and leverage profile that can amplify downside risk if growth softens. (Background price/metrics cited by market summaries.)

Dollarama Company Profile

Dollarama Inc operates as a leading Canadian dollar store chain, offering a variety of everyday consumer goods at fixed price points. The company’s retail format emphasizes value and convenience, providing a one-stop shopping experience for cost-conscious customers. Merchandise spans multiple categories, including household items, food and consumables, health and beauty products, stationery, seasonal and party supplies, and toys.

Founded in 1992 by Laurent “Larry” Rossy, Dollarama opened its first location in Montreal, Quebec.