Dollar Tree (DLTR) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What DLTR does

Dollar Tree (DLTR) operates retail discount stores under the Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree Canada brands in the United States and Canada. The company sells consumable merchandise such as household paper and chemicals, food, candy, health, personal care products, and frozen and refrigerated food; variety merchandise including toys, durable housewares, gifts, stationery, party goods, greeting cards, softlines, arts and crafts supplies; and seasonal goods for Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and Valentine's Day. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, it is part of the S&P 500 and competes with peers such as Dollar General (DG).

Key numbers explained

• 113.16 USD — the latest share price; it shows how much one share trades for at the moment.
• -1.63% — today's price change; a negative number means the share is down on the session.
• 21.23B USD — market capitalisation; it is the total value of all outstanding shares and reflects the market's overall size estimate for the company.
• Trailing P/E ratio: 13.9 — the P/E ratio compares the share price to the last 12 months of earnings per share; a lower number can suggest the stock is cheaper relative to recent earnings.
• Forward P/E ratio: 14.3 — uses expected future earnings instead of past earnings, giving a sense of how the market prices in growth.
• Earnings per share, trailing 12 months: 8.16 USD — the portion of net income allocated to each share over the last year.
• Dividend yield: 0% — the dividend yield measures the annual dividend as a percentage of the share price; here it shows that Dollar Tree does not pay a cash dividend.
• Beta: 0.66 — a beta below 1 suggests the stock tends to move less than the overall market.
• 52-week range: 84.71 – 142.4 — the lowest and highest prices seen over the past year; the current price sits closer to the high end.
• Return on equity: 46% — ROE shows how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholders' equity; a high ROE can indicate strong use of capital.
• Debt-to-equity ratio: 223.9% — this measures financial leverage; a high ratio means the company relies more on debt relative to equity.
• Price-to-book: 6.2 — compares the share price to the company's book value per share; a higher number can reflect intangible value or market optimism.

Recent news

Headlines highlight Dollar Tree's strategic initiatives and store expansions, note that it is among retail stocks facing margin pressure as consumers trade down, and mention it alongside peers such as Target Corporation (TGT) in articles about inflation-weary bargain hunters. Other coverage discusses retail sales trends and analyst commentary on the sector.

What to watch

• Consumer spending patterns, since discretionary and value-oriented retailers are sensitive to changes in household budgets.
• Margin trends, including how cost pressures and pricing strategies affect profitability.
• Store expansion and same-store sales growth, which signal whether the business is gaining or losing ground.
• Debt levels and capital structure, given the high debt-to-equity ratio.
• Earnings reports and forward guidance, with the next earnings date set for 27 aug. 2026.