Dollar Tree said Wednesday that it's gaining market share with higher-income consumers and could raise prices on some products to offset President Donald Trump's tariffs.The discount retailer's CEO, Michael Creedon, said the company is seeing "value-seeking behavior across all income groups." While Dollar Tree has always relied on lower-income shoppers and gets about 50% of its business from middle-income consumers, sustained inflation has led to "stronger demand from higher-income customers," Creedon said. ...

For the quarter ended January 2025, Dollar Tree (DLTR) reported revenue of $5 billion, down 42.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.11, compared to $2.55 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.24 billion, representing a surprise of -39.36%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -3.21%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.18.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how t ...

Dollar Tree is selling its Family Dollar business as the discount chain store tries to turn around its mounting losses under a new leader.  Dollar Tree agreed to sell its Family Dollar business to private equity firms Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management for roughly $1 billion, the company announced during its fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday.The deal is expected to close in 90 days with the Family Dollar business remaining headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia. DOLLAR TREE TO CLOS ...

A decade after acquiring Family Dollar for more than $8 billion, Dollar Tree is selling the chain.A pair of private equity groups will acquire Family Dollar for $1 billion, according to a Wednesday (March 26) press release. The deal comes 16 months after Dollar Tree said it was evaluating the future of Family Dollar amid a decline in consumer spending.Under the deal, which is expected to close in the second quarter of this year, Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management will team up to take ...

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Dollar Tree (DLTR) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.11 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.18 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.55 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -3.21%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this discount retailer would post earnings of $1.07 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.12, delivering a surprise of 4.67%.Over the last four quarters, the com ...

Dollar Tree (DLTR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call March 26, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Robert LaFleur - SVP - Investor RelationsMichael Creedon - CEOJeffrey Davis - Chief Financial OfficerStewart Glendinning - CTOEdward Kelly - Managing Director - Equity ResearchSimeon Gutman - Managing DirectorChuck Grom - Managing DirectorKate McShane - Managing DirectorPaul Lejuez - Managing DirectorKaren Short - Managing Director – Head of Consumer/Retail Research Conference Call Participants Michael Lasser - Equity R ...

2 KEY TAKEAWAYS Fourth Quarter 2024 Review of Strategic Alternatives Concludes with Agreement to Sell Family Dollar Supplemental Financial Presentation 4th Quarter 2024 Forward-looking Statements This Supplemental Financial Presentation contains "forward-looking statements," as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, concerning our business and outlook, including our expected sales, comparable store sales, and adjusted diluted earnings per share for the first quarter and f ...

Financial Performance - Dollar Tree reported fourth quarter net sales of $5.0 billion, a 0.7% increase compared to the same period in fiscal 2023[11]. - Same-store net sales growth for Dollar Tree was 2.0%, driven by a 0.7% increase in traffic and a 1.3% increase in average ticket[11]. - The company experienced a diluted loss per share of $17.17, while diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.86, reflecting a 23.8% decrease[5]. - Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.11, down 15.3% year-over-year[15]. - For fiscal 2025, Dollar Tree expects net sales to range from $18.5 billion to $19.1 billion, with comparable store net sales growth projected between 3% to 5%[24]. - The company anticipates adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations to be between $5.00 and $5.50, impacted by shared services costs related to the Family Dollar business[26]. - Operating income for the fourth quarter decreased by 26.5% to $534 million, with an operating margin contraction of 390 basis points to 10.7%[15]. - Total revenue for the fiscal year 2025 was reported at $17,578.5 million, up from $16,781.1 million in the previous fiscal year, indicating a growth of approximately 4.75%[39]. - Operating income for the 13 weeks ended February 1, 2025, was $533.6 million, down from $725.6 million for the same period last year, representing a decrease of about 26.4%[39]. - The company reported a net loss of $3,695.9 million for the 13 weeks ended February 1, 2025, compared to a net loss of $1,709.8 million for the same period last year[39]. - Basic earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.86 for the 13 weeks ended February 1, 2025, down from $2.44 for the same period last year[39]. - Total revenue for the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2025, was $17,565.9 million, with net sales of $4,996.7 million for the 13 weeks ended February 1, 2025[67]. - Operating income for the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2025, was $2,088.6 million, with an operating income margin of 11.9%[67]. - Income from continuing operations (GAAP) for the 13 weeks ended February 1, 2025, was $400.2 million, down from $532.4 million for the same period last year[65]. - Adjusted income from continuing operations (Non-GAAP) for the 13 weeks ended February 1, 2025, was $454.8 million, representing 9.1% of total revenue, compared to 11.0% for the same period last year[65]. - The company reported a total of 215.7 million weighted average shares for basic earnings per share calculation[71]. Store Operations - Dollar Tree opened 33 new stores in the fourth quarter, bringing total openings for fiscal 2024 to 525[13]. - The company opened 525 new stores during the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2025, while closing 71 stores, resulting in a net increase in store count to 8,881[47]. - The selling square footage for Dollar Tree increased to 78.4 million square feet, reflecting a growth rate of 7.3% compared to the previous year[47]. Financial Position - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $1,256.5 million as of February 1, 2025, compared to $425.2 million as of February 3, 2024[41]. - Total current assets rose to $9,107.2 million as of February 1, 2025, compared to $6,132.7 million a year earlier, showing a significant increase[41]. - Total liabilities decreased slightly to $14,666.6 million as of February 1, 2025, from $14,710.4 million as of February 3, 2024[41]. Tax and Expenses - The effective tax rate for the company was 25.9%, compared to 23.7% in the previous year[16]. - The effective tax rate for the 13 weeks ended February 1, 2025, was 25.9%, compared to 23.7% for the same period last year[39]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses for the 13 weeks ended February 1, 2025, were $1,120.7 million, with an adjusted expense rate of 22.3%[67]. - Dollar Tree's selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) increased to $4,832.4 million for the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2025, compared to $4,245.2 million the previous year, representing a rise of 13.8%[45]. Strategic Decisions - The company entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Family Dollar business for $1,007 million, with estimated net proceeds of approximately $804 million[4]. - The company is currently in the process of selling Family Dollar, which is subject to closing conditions and adjustments to the purchase price[34]. - The Family Dollar segment reported a total revenue of $13,267.1 million for the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2025, down from $13,822.7 million the previous year, indicating a decline of 4.0%[51]. - The company incurred $33.8 million in consulting and other expenses related to the strategic review of the Family Dollar business segment, concluding with a decision to sell the segment[56]. - The company plans to continue focusing on market expansion and new product development to drive future growth[86]. Impairments and Losses - A $3,438.7 million loss was recorded due to the classification of the Family Dollar business as held for sale, with a $1,400.0 million impairment charge for the Family Dollar trade name[56]. - The company reported a significant impairment of intangible assets and goodwill amounting to $1,890.5 million for the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2025[79]. - Non-operating held for sale loss was recorded at $3,438.8 million for the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2025[79]. - The company reported a loss from discontinued operations of $4,072.6 million for the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2025[76]. - The company experienced a total operating loss (GAAP) of $1,824.8 million for the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2025[79]. Cash Flow - Free cash flow is highlighted as an important liquidity indicator, calculated as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures[58]. - Total net cash provided by operating activities for the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2025, was $2,193.3 million, compared to $2,400.8 million in the prior year[94]. - Free cash flow from continuing operations for the 13 weeks ended February 1, 2025, was $562.8 million, down from $707.8 million in the previous year[94].

Group 1: Stock Market Overview - The stock market is influenced by various factors including housing, consumer spending, jobless claims, and earnings reports from companies like Lululemon and Dollar Tree, but upcoming tariffs on April 2nd could render current data obsolete [1] - Investor concerns about potential tariff rates ranging from 10% to 25% have been somewhat alleviated by President Trump's suggestion to narrow the scope of these tariffs, although uncertainty remains [2][3] Group 2: Housing Market Insights - The Case-Shiller Home Prices report for January shows an overall increase of 4.1%, slightly above the previous month but below estimates, with the 10-city index growing by 5.3% and the 20-city index increasing to 4.7% [4] - Major cities like New York City, Chicago, and Boston are experiencing significant home price growth, while Tampa is the only city reporting a decline of 1.5% [5] Group 3: Non-Manufacturing Data - The non-manufacturing Philly Fed data has dropped to -32.5, the lowest since May 2020, indicating a significant downturn, with a decline in new orders by nearly 33% contributing to this drop [6][7] Group 4: New Home Sales Expectations - New Home Sales for February are anticipated to rise to 677K from 657K, which would be the highest level since December, suggesting potential positive momentum in the housing market [8] - Existing Home Sales have exceeded expectations, reaching 4.26 million compared to the anticipated 3.95 million, indicating a robust housing market [9]