Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) has reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2024 results, with both earnings and sales surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and improving year over year. Dollar Tree’s adjusted earnings per share (EPS) grew 15.5% year over year to $1.12 and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.07.Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Canledar.Consolidated net sales improved 3.5% year over year to $7.56 billion and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.45 billion. En ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics - Total net sales increased by 3.5% to $7.6 billion in Q3 [27] - Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.12, a 16% increase from the previous year [54] - Dollar Tree segment comp increased by 1.8%, driven by a 1.5% increase in traffic and a 0.3% increase in average ticket [28] - Family Dollar segment comp increased by 1.9%, primarily driven by traffic [33] - Adjusted operating income increased by 14% to $343 million, with adjusted operating margin rising by 40 basis points to 4.5% [54] Business Line Performance - Dollar Tree's multi-price 3.0 format stores contributed approximately 30% of total net sales in Q3, with a 3.3% comp increase [20] - Dollar Tree's consumable mix increased by 150 basis points year-over-year to 49.9%, with a 6.2% comp increase [28] - Family Dollar's discretionary comp increased by 3.7%, marking the first positive discretionary comp since Q4 2022 [33] - Dollar Tree's multi-price 3.0 stores saw a 6.6% comp increase in consumables and a modestly positive discretionary comp [20] Market Performance - Dollar Tree's consumables market share gain accelerated, with dollar volume outpacing the industry by 480 basis points and unit volume by 280 basis points [30] - Family Dollar's renovation and store conversion program has completed over 1,500 projects, with high-single-digit comp increases at H2.5 format stores and double-digit comp increases at urban extra small box format stores [36] - Reduced SNAP benefits were a 30 basis point comp headwind for Family Dollar in Q3 [37] Strategic Direction and Industry Competition - The company is focused on accelerating the growth of Dollar Tree and finalizing the strategic review for Family Dollar, which could include a sale, spinoff, or other disposition [10] - Dollar Tree is converting stores to the multi-price 3.0 format, with plans to have approximately 3,000 multi-price 3.0 stores open by year-end [21][22] - The company is prepared to mitigate potential tariff impacts by negotiating lower costs with suppliers, changing product specs, or shifting supply sources [39][40] Management Commentary on Business Environment and Outlook - Customers continue to seek value, with a focus on buying for need and buying closer to the time of need, particularly among lower-income households [17][18] - The company expects low-single-digit comps in Q4 for both Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, with net sales projected to be in the range of $8.1 billion to $8.3 billion [48][61] - Management remains optimistic about the holiday season, with an expanded Christmas assortment and improved store conditions [46][47] Other Important Information - The company opened 567 new stores in Q3, with over 85% under the Dollar Tree banner, increasing the Dollar Tree store base by over 7% year-over-year [24] - The company is working to restore supply chain efficiency after challenges related to a tornado-destroyed DC in Marietta, Oklahoma [25] - CFO Jeff Davis will be stepping down, and the company has launched an external search for his successor [49] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of one-time items and Family Dollar strategic review on earnings outlook - One-time items from FY'24 will be added back to the base level for FY'25, but no guidance was provided on the impact of the Family Dollar strategic review [72] - The company has multiple strategies to mitigate potential tariff impacts, including changing product specs, negotiating with suppliers, and shifting supply sources [73] Question: Softness in November and holiday season outlook - November comps were soft due to the election and later Thanksgiving, but the company expects a stronger December with Christmas falling mid-week [75][76] - Customers are buying closer to the time of need, with strong performance in consumables and seasonal products like Halloween and Thanksgiving [76] Question: Customer demand trends and multi-price rollout performance - Lower-income customers are pressured and focused on consumables, while middle and higher-income customers are reducing discretionary spending [80] - Multi-price 3.0 stores are performing well, with Q1 conversions being the strongest, followed by Q2 and Q3 [88][93] Question: Family Dollar's momentum and sustainability - Family Dollar's positive discretionary comp is attributed to targeted merchandising efforts and store renovations, with long-lasting impacts expected [84] Question: Multi-price rollout cadence and performance - Multi-price 3.0 stores are seeing increased customer trips and basket size, with Q1 conversions performing the strongest [87][88] - The company is balancing the rollout to ensure execution quality, with plans to continue conversions over the next 18-24 months [91] Question: Margin performance and SG&A leverage - Temporary labor costs for the multi-price rollout are expected to normalize over the next 18-24 months, with SG&A leverage opportunities as the rollout matures [104][106] - Gross margin improvements were driven by lower freight costs, but SG&A deleveraged due to higher depreciation and temporary labor costs [102][104] Question: Gross margin acceleration and freight cost benefits - The company raised the benefit from lower freight costs by $0.10 for the year, but this was offset by storm-related costs and inventory markdowns [109] Closing Remarks - Management thanked participants and wished everyone a happy holiday season, concluding the call [112][113]

For the quarter ended October 2024, Dollar Tree (DLTR) reported revenue of $7.56 billion, up 3.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.12, compared to $0.97 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.43% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.45 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.07, the EPS surprise was +4.67%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expe ...

Key TakeawaysDollar Tree shares rose Wednesday morning after the company's third-quarter results beat estimates.The discount retailer is progressing in its strategic review of options for the Family Dollar brand.Dollar Tree also announced the planned departure of CFO Jeff Davis. Dollar Tree (DLTR) shares rose Wednesday morning after the discount retailer reported better-than-expected third-quarter results. Dollar Tree recorded $7.57 billion in revenue and $233.3 million in net income, up from $7.31 billion ...

Dollar Tree (DLTR) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.12 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.07 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.97 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 4.67%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this discount retailer would post earnings of $1.03 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.67, delivering a surprise of -34.95%.Over the last four quarters, the co ...

Tornado Impact and Insurance Recovery - The company incurred losses totaling $117.0 million due to a tornado destroying its Dollar Tree distribution center in Marietta, Oklahoma, with $70.0 million related to damaged inventory and $47.0 million related to property and equipment[47] - Insurance proceeds totaling $90.0 million have been received, including $45.0 million related to damaged inventory and $45.0 million related to damaged property and equipment[47] Financial Performance and Net Income - Net income for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024 was $233.3 million, compared to $212.0 million for the same period in 2023[63] - Net income for the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2024 was $665.8 million, compared to $711.4 million for the same period in 2023[63] - Basic net income per share for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024 was $1.09, compared to $0.97 for the same period in 2023[63] - Basic net income per share for the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2024 was $3.08, compared to $3.23 for the same period in 2023[63] - Diluted net income per share for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024 was $1.08, compared to $0.97 for the same period in 2023[63] - Diluted net income per share for the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2024 was $3.08, compared to $3.23 for the same period in 2023[63] - Net income rose to $233.3 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, compared to $212.0 million, or $0.97 per diluted share in the prior year quarter[109] Segment Performance and Sales - The Dollar Tree segment reported net sales of $4,338.0 million for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, a 8.3% increase from $4,003.8 million in the same period last year[71] - The Family Dollar segment reported net sales of $3,223.7 million for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, a 2.5% decrease from $3,305.3 million in the same period last year[71] - Consolidated net sales for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, were $7,561.7 million, a 3.5% increase from $7,309.1 million in the same period last year[71] - The Dollar Tree segment's gross profit for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, was $1,534.1 million, a 10.1% increase from $1,393.8 million in the same period last year[71] - The Family Dollar segment's gross profit for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, was $803.3 million, a 3.1% increase from $779.2 million in the same period last year[71] - Consolidated gross profit for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, was $2,337.4 million, a 7.6% increase from $2,173.0 million in the same period last year[71] - Net sales increased by 3.5% to $7,561.7 million, driven by a 1.8% enterprise-wide comparable store net sales growth[107] - Net sales increased by 3.5% to $7.56 billion in the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, driven by comparable store sales growth and $401.4 million from non-comparable stores[134] - Enterprise comparable store net sales increased 1.8% in the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, with a 1.6% increase in customer traffic and a 0.2% increase in average ticket[135] - Net sales increased by 2.8% to $22.56 billion in the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2024, with $1.3 billion from non-comparable stores partially offset by store closures[139] - Enterprise comparable store net sales increased 1.2% in the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2024, driven by a 1.6% increase in customer traffic[140] - Net sales for the Dollar Tree segment increased by 8.3% to $4,338.0 million for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, driven by a 1.8% increase in comparable store net sales[153] - Net sales for the Family Dollar segment decreased by 2.5% to $3,223.7 million for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, due to store closures, partially offset by a 1.9% increase in comparable store net sales[160] Gross Profit Margin - Gross profit margin increased by 120 basis points to 30.9%, primarily due to lower freight costs and improved shrink results[107] - Gross profit margin increased to 30.9% in the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, up 120 basis points due to lower freight costs and improved shrink results[141] - Gross profit margin increased to 30.6% in the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2024, up 80 basis points due to lower freight costs[142] - Gross profit margin for the Dollar Tree segment increased by 60 basis points to 35.4% for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, due to lower freight costs[156] - Gross profit margin for the Family Dollar segment increased by 130 basis points to 24.9% for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, primarily due to lower freight and markdown costs[162] Operating Income and Expenses - Operating income increased by 10.5% to $333.4 million for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, compared to $301.7 million in the same period last year[145] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased by 90 basis points to 26.6% of total revenues, driven by higher depreciation and professional fees[108] - Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 7.1% to $2,010.5 million for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, compared to $1,877.0 million in the same period last year[143] - Selling, general and administrative expense rate increased by 90 basis points to 26.6% for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, primarily due to higher depreciation and temporary labor costs[143] - Operating income (loss) margin for the Family Dollar segment improved to 0.0% for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, from (2.0)% in the same period last year, driven by higher gross profit margin[167] - Family Dollar segment operating income margin increased to 0.2% from (0.5%) in the same period last year due to gross profit margin improvement[168] Strategic Review and Store Closures - The company initiated a formal review of strategic alternatives for the Family Dollar business segment, which could include a potential sale, spin-off, or other disposition of the business[67] - Family Dollar initiated a strategic alternatives review, including potential sale or spin-off, with no set deadline for completion[122] - Approximately 970 underperforming Family Dollar stores were identified for closure, with 670 already closed and 25 more expected to close in fiscal 2024[121] Share Repurchases and Financing - The company repurchased 3,283,837 shares of common stock at a cost of $403.6 million during the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2024, and had $952.4 million remaining under its $2.5 billion Board repurchase authorization[64] - The company repurchased 3,283,837 shares of common stock at a cost of $403.6 million during the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2024[176] - The company has $952.4 million remaining under its $2.5 billion Board repurchase authorization[176] - The company issued and repaid $3.2 billion of commercial paper notes during the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2024, with interest expense of $3.9 million[56] - No borrowings were outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility or the commercial paper program as of November 2, 2024[180] - Long-term borrowings totaled $3.45 billion, with $1.0 billion maturing in May 2025 and $1.5 billion available under the Revolving Credit Facility[173] Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $358.6 million, driven by higher accounts payable and current year earnings[170] - Net cash used in investing activities increased by $36.8 million due to higher capital expenditures, partially offset by insurance recoveries[171] - Net cash used in financing activities increased by $111.0 million due to lower net borrowings under the commercial paper program[172] - Net cash provided by operating activities for the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2024, was $1,788.2 million compared to $1,429.6 million in the same period last year[174] Legal and Liability Expenses - The company resolved matters related to a past rodent infestation at Family Dollar's West Memphis, Arkansas distribution center, recording charges of $56.7 million in fiscal 2023[55] - General liability claim expenses increased by $64.3 million in Q2 2024, with $45.3 million in the Dollar Tree segment and $19.0 million in the Family Dollar segment[128] Tax and Interest Expenses - Interest expense, net decreased by 9.5% to $27.5 million for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, compared to $30.4 million in the same period last year[148] - Effective tax rate increased to 23.7% for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, compared to 21.8% in the same period last year, primarily due to lower Work Opportunity Tax Credits[150] Store Operations and Expansion - The company operates more than 16,500 retail discount stores in 48 states and five Canadian provinces, with two reporting business segments: Dollar Tree and Family Dollar[65] - The company operates 16,590 stores across 48 states, the District of Columbia, and five Canadian provinces, with an average store size of 11,050 sq. ft. for Dollar Tree and 8,850 sq. ft. for Family Dollar[111] - Comparable store net sales grew by 1.8% for the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2024, with a 1.6% increase in customer traffic and a 0.2% rise in average ticket size[112] - Net sales per selling square foot for the 52 weeks ended November 2, 2024, were $233 for Dollar Tree and $223 for Family Dollar, totaling $229 overall[115] - The company expanded its multi-price product assortment to approximately 2,300 stores, including $3, $4, and $5 frozen and refrigerated products[117] - Acquired designation rights for up to 170 leases of 99 Cents Only Stores, with 164 stores opened under the Dollar Tree segment[118] - Family Dollar has more than 2,180 stores across three formats (H2.5, larger rural stores, and XSB) as of November 2, 2024[119] Inflation and Risk Factors - The company is exposed to inflation risks, including merchandise, transportation, and labor costs, which could impact financial performance if not offset[181] Supply Chain Finance - The company's outstanding payment obligations under its supply chain finance program were $460.5 million as of November 2, 2024, compared to $11.8 million as of February 3, 2024[78]

Exhibit 99.1 Dollar Tree, Inc. Reports Results for the Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 • Same-Store Net Sales: Dollar Tree +1.8%; Family Dollar +1.9%; Enterprise +1.8% • Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) of $1.08 and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.12 • Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Net Sales Outlook Range of $8.1 Billion to $8.3 Billion • Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024 Adjusted Diluted EPS Outlook Range of $2.10 to $2.30 • Full-Year Fiscal 2024 Net Sales Outlook Range of $30.7 Billion to $30.9 Billion • Full-Year Fiscal 2024 ...

Rebounding 20% from its 52-week low of $60 a share seen in early November, investors may be wondering if the recent rally in Dollar Tree (DLTR)  stock can continue.To that point, Dollar Tree stock still trades 50% below a one-year high of over $150 last March but has seen nice momentum ahead of its Q3 report on Wednesday, December 4.That said, Target’s (TGT)  recent plunge after reporting lackluster Q3 results may have investors on edge and will have Dollar Tree under Wall Street’s scope.  Image Source: Zac ...

Dollar Tree (DLTR) closed the latest trading day at $71.27, indicating a -0.32% change from the previous session's end. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.56%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.42%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.83%.Shares of the discount retailer have appreciated by 10.61% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 5.95% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.11%.Market participants will be closely following ...

Wall Street analysts expect Dollar Tree (DLTR) to post quarterly earnings of $1.07 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 10.3%. Revenues are expected to be $7.45 billion, up 1.9% from the year-ago quarter.Over the last 30 days, there has been an upward revision of 0.9% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timefram ...