Dollar Tree (DLTR) closed at $69.36 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.39% move from the prior day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.21% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.14%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.05%. Shares of the discount retailer have appreciated by 4.58% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 7.41% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.94%. The investment community ...

Dollar Tree (DLTR) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term. Shares of this discount retailer have returned +4.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.9% change. The Zacks Retail - Discount Stores industry, to which Dollar Tree belongs, has gained 0.2% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term? Although med ...

The stock has struggled for years, but signs of hope have emerged. The last nine years have not been good for Dollar Tree (DLTR 2.63%). The ultra-discounter made an apparent misstep in its acquisition of Family Dollar. Nine years after closing this purchase, it has failed to turn around the retailer, and it has never fully incorporated into Dollar Tree. Moreover, the stock has suffered in recent years as inflation has hammered the lower-income consumers it typically serves. The question for investors is whe ...

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Dollar Tree (DLTR) . Shares have added about 0.9% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500. Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Dollar Tree due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers. Dollar Tree Misses Q2 Earnings & Sales Estimates D ...

The company is struggling to generate a profit at the moment. Shares of discount retailer Dollar Tree (DLTR -0.59%) fell by 16.8% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The owner of the Family Dollar and Dollar Tree brands posted weak earnings and lowered guidance for its full fiscal year in the month, leading investors to sell off the stock. As of this writing, the stock is in a drawdown of over 60% and sits at a market cap of just $15 billion. Here's why Dollar Tree fell yet ...

Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) stock has plummet 33.5% in the past three months against 0.6% and 2.6% growth of the industry and the S&P 500, respectively. This decline can be traced to tough broader market dynamics and specific challenges faced by the company. Investors are currently divided on whether the stock is set for a further decline or is on the verge of a recovery. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research At the current price of $70.44, the stock is hovering near its 52-week low of $60.82. Let us take a ...

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Core Viewpoint - Dollar Tree, Inc. has seen a significant decline in its stock performance, losing nearly half of its value and facing challenges from product cost inflation, unfavorable sales mix, and elevated shrink [1][2][10] Financial Performance - The company's stock price has dropped to $75.67, reflecting a 49.9% decrease from its 52-week high of $151.22 [1] - Over the past three months, Dollar Tree shares have decreased by 29.7%, while the broader industry and S&P 500 have seen growth of 2.4% and 2.7%, respectively [1] - Analysts have revised the Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2024 down by 17.8% to $5.45 per share and for fiscal 2025 down by 20.3% to $6.21 per share, indicating a year-over-year earnings decline of 7.47% for fiscal 2024 [4] Segment Performance - The Family Dollar segment has been experiencing soft spending trends among low-income consumers, leading to a 0.1% dip in comparable store sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 [5][6] - The average ticket size decreased by 0.8%, and discretionary comps dropped by 1.7%, with lower SNAP benefits contributing a 60-basis point headwind [6] Macroeconomic Factors - Macroeconomic pressures, including inflation and high interest rates, have negatively impacted customer sentiment and discretionary demand [8] - Management has adopted a cautious approach, estimating low-single-digit comps growth for the remainder of fiscal 2024 [8] Cost Structure - Dollar Tree has faced rising selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses due to increased operating costs, including general liability claims and elevated utility costs [9] - The company has revised its fiscal 2024 outlook to reflect these challenges, including a general liability charge and a conservative sales forecast [7][10]

Sometimes less is more: a statement couldn't feel more true for Dollar Tree right now. Right now, Dollar Tree (DLTR 3.17%) shares are trading so low it feels like going to the $0.99 store and buying them off the shelf wouldn't be out of the question. In all seriousness, its stock trades for much more than a dollar, but Dollar Tree has had a horrendous 2024. Shares are down 50% year-to-date, now trading in the low $70 per share range and 52% below their 52-week high. With the company saying it is currently " ...

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