Forsta AP Fonden raised its position in Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR – Free Report) by 33.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 124,900 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 31,200 shares during the quarter. Forsta AP Fonden owned 0.06% of Dollar Tree worth $15,364,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Dollar Tree during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $260,858,000. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. bought a new stake in shares of Dollar Tree during the 4th quarter worth approximately $14,087,000. National Pension Service boosted its holdings in Dollar Tree by 2,093.1% during the 4th quarter. National Pension Service now owns 330,759 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,687,000 after acquiring an additional 315,677 shares during the period. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Dollar Tree during the 4th quarter valued at $654,000. Finally, Unified Investment Management boosted its holdings in Dollar Tree by 8.1% during the 4th quarter. Unified Investment Management now owns 3,918 shares of the company’s stock valued at $482,000 after acquiring an additional 295 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 97.40% of the company’s stock.
Dollar Tree Trading Up 3.0%
Shares of NASDAQ DLTR opened at $116.44 on Friday. Dollar Tree, Inc. has a twelve month low of $84.71 and a twelve month high of $142.40. The firm has a market cap of $22.67 billion, a PE ratio of 18.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 0.61. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $100.73 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $114.02. The company has a quick ratio of 0.29, a current ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
DLTR has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. BNP Paribas Exane increased their target price on Dollar Tree from $88.00 to $98.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a research note on Friday. Citigroup lowered their target price on shares of Dollar Tree from $132.00 to $125.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. Guggenheim upped their price target on shares of Dollar Tree from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Truist Financial reduced their price target on shares of Dollar Tree from $142.00 to $107.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Bank of America reiterated an “underperform” rating on shares of Dollar Tree in a report on Thursday. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and six have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $119.90.
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Key Headlines Impacting Dollar Tree
Here are the key news stories impacting Dollar Tree this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Dollar Tree reported first-quarter EPS of $1.74, beating expectations, with revenue of $4.98 billion also slightly ahead of forecasts. The company said demand remained solid as consumers continued trading down to value retailers. Dollar Tree, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
- Positive Sentiment: Management raised FY2026 EPS guidance to $6.70-$7.10, above consensus, and also guided revenue higher than analysts expected, signaling better profitability and momentum ahead. Dollar Tree raises its annual profit forecast
- Positive Sentiment: The company’s new DoorDash partnership adds a growth angle by making Dollar Tree products available for on-demand delivery, which could help broaden customer access and boost sales. Dollar Tree Is Now On DoorDash
- Neutral Sentiment: Several analysts lifted price targets after the report, but ratings remained mixed, with upgrades in valuation expectations offset by continued caution from firms that still see limited upside at current levels. Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on Dollar Tree
- Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs kept a Sell rating, and other firms such as BNP Paribas Exane and Jefferies also stayed bearish, citing traffic and margin sustainability concerns despite the earnings beat. Corey Tarlowe Maintains Sell on Dollar Tree
- Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas Exane still see downside from the current price, and Goldman’s latest target cut reinforces the view that some analysts think the stock has moved ahead of fundamentals after the sharp post-earnings rally. Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on Dollar Tree
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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