Canada Pension Plan Investment Board acquired a new position in Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 341,353 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $41,287,000. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board owned about 0.18% of Dollar Tree as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its position in Dollar Tree by 3,237.4% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 13,750 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,032,000 after purchasing an additional 13,338 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP boosted its position in shares of Dollar Tree by 40.7% during the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 17,078 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,282,000 after buying an additional 4,941 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth grew its stake in shares of Dollar Tree by 2.0% in the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 10,646 shares of the company’s stock valued at $799,000 after buying an additional 213 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Dollar Tree in the second quarter valued at $257,000. Finally, CW Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Dollar Tree in the 2nd quarter valued at $264,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.40% of the company’s stock.
Dollar Tree News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Dollar Tree this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Strong second-quarter results: Fiscal Q2 revenue increased 7% year over year to approximately $4.9 billion, surpassing estimates, while adjusted EPS reached $2.70 versus the $1.15 consensus. Comparable-store sales rose 3.7%, supported by a 0.4% increase in traffic and a 3.3% increase in average ticket. Dollar Tree Reports Strong Second Quarter Results
- Positive Sentiment: Full-year outlook raised: Dollar Tree increased fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $7.70–$8.05 from $6.70–$7.10 and projected revenue of $20.5 billion–$20.7 billion. Margin gains from improved markups, lower freight costs and reduced shrinkage also supported the quarter. Dollar Tree Lifts Earnings Outlook
- Neutral Sentiment: Broadening customer base: Dollar Tree said it continues to attract middle- and higher-income shoppers seeking value amid inflation and elevated household costs. Higher gas prices may further support discount-store demand, although they can also pressure consumer budgets. Dollar Tree Attracts Higher-Income Customers
- Negative Sentiment: Weak third-quarter forecast overshadowed the beat: Management projected Q3 EPS of $0.80–$0.95, well below analysts’ $1.40 consensus, despite expected revenue of $5.0 billion–$5.1 billion. Investors also cited tariff-related reinvestment costs and higher fuel prices as threats to margins. Dollar Tree Discusses Fuel Price Headwinds
Dollar Tree Stock Down 3.9%
Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 27th. The company reported $2.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.15 by $1.55. Dollar Tree had a return on equity of 35.19% and a net margin of 6.51%.The firm had revenue of $4.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.86 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.77 earnings per share. Dollar Tree’s revenue was up 7.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Dollar Tree has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.800-0.950 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 7.700-8.050 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Dollar Tree, Inc. will post 6.99 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Dollar Tree declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback program on Thursday, July 2nd that authorizes the company to buyback $2.50 billion in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to purchase up to 10.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are typically an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research firms recently issued reports on DLTR. Raymond James Financial raised Dollar Tree from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $140.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Piper Sandler dropped their target price on Dollar Tree from $116.00 to $101.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Guggenheim boosted their price target on shares of Dollar Tree from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Evercore raised shares of Dollar Tree from a “hold” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price objective on shares of Dollar Tree from $124.00 to $127.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $125.27.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on DLTR
About Dollar Tree
Dollar Tree, Inc is a North American discount retailer that operates a portfolio of value-oriented store banners, primarily Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. The company’s stores offer a broad assortment of everyday items at low price points, including household essentials, food and snacks, health and beauty products, cleaning supplies, seasonal and party goods, home décor, and basic apparel. Dollar Tree’s merchandising strategy emphasizes high-turnover branded and private-label merchandise tailored to budget-conscious consumers, with Family Dollar complementing the chain by offering a wider range of price points and assortment depth in smaller-format neighborhood locations.
Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, Dollar Tree has grown through both organic store openings and acquisitions.
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