Dollar Tree (DLTR)
NASDAQConsumer StaplesDiscount StoresSnapshot 2026-09-04
$131.42+0.29%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQConsumer StaplesDiscount StoresSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · DLTR
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Met or beat guidance 100% of the last 2 guided quarters · 10.7% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Continue to grow adjusted diluted EPS in fiscal 2026, including benefits from tariff refunds and cost management initiatives.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Adjusted diluted EPS outlook increased from $6.50-$6.90 in 2026-Q1 to $7.70-$8.05 in 2026-Q3. Actual diluted EPS grew from $1.76 in 2026-Q1 to $2.70 in 2026-Q2. Management is delivering on EPS growth guidance with improving quarterly results.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 3 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Staples names rated strong grew net income 64% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=2094).
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“Increasing fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to a range of $7.70 to $8.05 including an approximate $0.60 benefit related to the net impact of tariff refunds.”
“Increasing fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS from continuing operations outlook to $6.70 to $7.10.”
“Introducing fiscal 2026 outlook of comparable store net sales growth of 3% to 4% and adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $6.50 to $6.90.”
Sustain comparable store net sales growth in the range of 3% to 4% through pricing, traffic, and assortment improvements.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Comparable store net sales growth was 3.5% in 2026-Q1 and 3.7% in 2026-Q2, consistent with management's 3%-4% target. The trajectory shows delivery on this growth priority.
“Net sales from continuing operations of $20.5 billion to $20.7 billion, based on comparable store net sales growth of 3% to 4%.”
“Q2 fiscal 2026 outlook of 2.5% to 3.5% comparable store net sales growth.”
“Introducing fiscal 2026 outlook of comparable store net sales growth of 3% to 4%.”
Continue returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases under the $2.5 billion authorization approved in 2026.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. The Board approved a $2.5 billion share repurchase authorization in 2026-Q2. The company repurchased $605 million in 2026-Q2 and continues to have $2.5 billion remaining authorization, indicating ongoing execution of the buyback program.
“Returned $605 million to shareholders through share repurchases in Q2; $2.5 billion remaining under repurchase authorization.”
“The Board approved a share repurchase authorization in an aggregate amount of $2.5 billion.”
Convert and add stores to the Dollar Tree multi-price format to enhance assortment and customer value.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. The number of multi-price stores increased from approximately 5,900 in 2026-Q2 to 6,600 in 2026-Q3, showing active expansion of the multi-price format consistent with management's stated strategy.
“Converted or added about 710 stores to the Dollar Tree multi-price format, ending the quarter with approximately 6,600 multi-price stores.”
“Converted or added about 630 stores to the Dollar Tree multi-price format, ending the quarter with approximately 5,900 multi-price stores.”
“Converted approximately 500 stores to our 3.0 multi-price format.”
Promote Brent Beebe to Chief Merchandising Officer to continue strengthening merchandising strategy.
Newly stated in 2025-Q3. Management announced the promotion of Brent Beebe to Chief Merchandising Officer effective April 2026, marking a leadership succession to continue merchandising strategy execution.
“Brent Beebe promoted to Chief Merchandising Officer effective April 2026; Rick McNeely to retire.”
Over the trailing year it converted 0.12x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Staples names rated fragile grew net income 46% of the time over the next year (vs 58% for the rest of the cohort, n=1569).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, Fed net liquidity, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates (low R² over the window).
22 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Consumer Staples names rated neutral grew net income 51% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=1251).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.