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Dollar Tree Falls 1.5% as Weak Q3 Profit Outlook Overshadows Strong Q2

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) shares fell 1.5% on Thursday despite reporting strong second-quarter results, as investors focused on a softer third-quarter earnings outlook and the unusually large contribution from tariff refunds.

Q2 sales increased 7% to $4.9 billion, while comparable-store sales rose 3.7%. Adjusted EPS reached $2.70, but $1.31 per share of that amount came from the net impact of tariff refunds. Operating margin similarly benefited by 650 basis points from refunds.

Underlying demand was positive but less impressive than the headline earnings growth. Comparable sales were driven primarily by a 3.3% increase in average ticket, while customer traffic increased only 0.4%.

Q3 Outlook Weighs on Shares

The main concern appears to be the third-quarter outlook. Dollar Tree expects EPS of only $0.80-$0.95, including an approximately $0.50 negative impact from reinvesting tariff refunds. This represents a sharp sequential decline from Q2's $2.70.

Dollar Tree raised its full-year adjusted EPS outlook to $7.70-$8.05, but approximately $0.60 of that is attributable to the net tariff-refund benefit.

The contrast with rival Dollar General, which is up 6.6% today after raising guidance alongside stronger underlying operating momentum, may also be pressuring DLTR. Investors appear to be looking through Dollar Tree's unusually strong headline Q2 numbers and focusing instead on the normalization of earnings as tariff-related benefits fade.

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WS Investor 08-27-26

Dollar Tree reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, supported by continued same-store sales growth and improved profitability.

For the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2026, net sales rose 9% to $5.45 billion, while comparable store sales increased 5%, driven by a 6.3% rise in average ticket despite a 1.2% decline in customer traffic. Operating income grew 30.2% to $695 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations reached $2.56, up nearly 38% year over year.

For fiscal 2025, net sales increased 10.4% to $19.4 billion and comparable store sales rose 5.3%. Income from continuing operations totaled about $1.2 billion, with diluted EPS of $5.94. The company returned approximately $1.55 billion to shareholders through share repurchases during the year and generated about $2.2 billion in operating cash flow.

Operationally, Dollar Tree opened 402 new stores in fiscal 2025 and expanded its multi-price “Dollar Tree 3.0” format to about 5,300 stores. The company ended the year with $717.8 million in cash and about $1.8 billion remaining under its share repurchase authorization.

Looking ahead, Dollar Tree expects fiscal 2026 net sales of $20.5 billion to $20.7 billion, with comparable store sales growth of 3% to 4% and adjusted EPS between $6.50 and $6.90. For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company projects net sales of $4.9 billion to $5.0 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.45 to $1.60.

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WS Investor 03-16-26

Dollar Tree posts solid Q3 FY2025 results, raises full-year outlook as multi-price strategy drives momentum

Dollar Tree reported third-quarter same-store net sales growth of 4.2 percent and delivered 1.20 dollars in diluted EPS from continuing operations, or 1.21 dollars on an adjusted basis. The company highlighted strong customer response to its multi-price strategy, noting its best-ever Halloween season and broad consumer appeal across essentials and discretionary items.

The retailer continued to expand and modernize its footprint, opening 106 new stores and converting 646 locations to its Dollar Tree 3.0 multi-price format. Year-to-date, the company generated 958.5 million dollars in operating cash flow and 88.2 million dollars in free cash flow, while repurchasing 1.5 billion dollars of shares.

Dollar Tree introduced fourth-quarter guidance calling for 4 to 6 percent comparable sales growth and adjusted EPS of 2.40 to 2.60 dollars, and raised its full-year adjusted EPS outlook to a range of 5.60 to 5.80 dollars, reflecting improved operating performance and the impact of buybacks.

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The Investor 12-03-25

Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), will report financial results for the third quarter 2025 ended November 1, 2025, before the stock market opens on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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Global Finance News 11-19-25

Dollar Tree has expanded the capacity of its commercial paper program to 2.5 billion dollars, up from the previous limit of 1.5 billion dollars. The increase, disclosed in a regulatory filing, allows the company to issue additional short-term unsecured notes through the maturity of its 364-day credit facility on March 20, 2026, or any extension or replacement of that facility. After that date, the authorized amount will revert to 1.5 billion dollars.

All other terms of the program remain unchanged from the structure outlined in the company’s July 2023 filing. The commercial paper notes will not be registered under the Securities Act and may only be offered in the United States under applicable exemptions.

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The Investor 11-17-25

Dollar Tree announced its 2025 Investor Day at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York, reaffirming its third-quarter and full-year 2025 outlook and outlining its long-term financial strategy. The company projects earnings per share (EPS) growth of 12–15% compounded annually for fiscal years 2026–2028, built on an underlying long-term EPS growth algorithm of 8–10%, plus benefits from discrete cost reductions. EPS in fiscal 2026 is expected to grow in the high teens as these cost benefits materialize.

CEO Mike Creedon said the company is entering “a new era” focused on profitable growth as a standalone Dollar Tree banner distinct from Family Dollar. The plan emphasizes enhancing product assortment, customer experience, and supply chain efficiency. Dollar Tree reported quarter-to-date same-store sales growth of 3.8% and repurchased 2.8 million shares for $271 million in the third quarter. Presentation materials and a live webcast of the Investor Day are available on the company’s Investor Relations website.

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The Investor 10-15-25

Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), will report financial results for the first quarter 2025 ended May 3, 2025, before the stock market opens on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, followed by a conference call for investors and analysts at 8 a.m. EDT. Chief Executive Officer Mike Creedon and Chief Financial Officer Stewart Glendinning will discuss the company’s results and lead a question-and-answer session.

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The Investor 05-22-25

Dollar Tree ended Fiscal 2024 with the sale of Family Dollar agreed upon and a renewed focus on its core brand. The Family Dollar results are reported as discontinued operations and the business is expected to be sold for $1.007 billion with net proceeds of approximately $804 million and expected tax benefits of about $350 million. The transaction is expected to close in approximately 90 days.

Q4 Fiscal 2024 highlights (continuing operations):

- Net sales were $5.0 billion, an increase of 0.7 percent
- Same-store sales at Dollar Tree grew 2.0 percent (with traffic up 0.7 percent and ticket up 1.3 percent)
- Operating income was $534 million, down 26.5 percent
- Operating margin was 10.7 percent, down 390 basis points
- Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.86, down 23.8 percent
- Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $2.11, down 15.3 percent
- Adjusted operating income was $628 million, down 15.2 percent

Full-year Fiscal 2024 (continuing operations):

- Net sales reached $17.6 billion, a 4.7 percent increase
- Same-store sales rose 1.8 percent (driven by a 1.6 percent rise in traffic)
- Operating income decreased 17.6 percent to $1.46 billion
- Operating margin fell to 8.3 percent from 10.6 percent
- Adjusted EPS was $5.10, down from $5.81 in the prior year
- Free cash flow from continuing operations was $893 million
- The company repurchased 3.3 million shares for $404 million

Family Dollar (discontinued operations):

- Reported a Q4 net loss of $4.1 billion, largely due to a $3.4 billion write-down and a $1.9 billion trade name impairment
- Full-year loss was also $4.1 billion
- Adjusted EPS contribution from discontinued operations was $0.18

Fiscal 2025 outlook (continuing operations):

- Net sales expected between $18.5 billion and $19.1 billion, with same-store sales growth of 3 to 5 percent
- Adjusted EPS forecast between $5.00 and $5.50, including a $0.30 to $0.35 negative impact from partial-year TSA reimbursements
- First quarter sales expected between $4.5 billion and $4.6 billion
- First quarter adjusted EPS expected between $1.10 and $1.25

Strategic actions:

- Opened 525 new Dollar Tree stores in fiscal 2024
- Total of 2,900 Dollar Tree 3.0 multi-price format stores now in operation
- Entered a new $1.5 billion revolving credit facility with JPMorgan
- Full attention is now directed at Dollar Tree’s growth and operational performance post-divestiture of Family Dollar

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WS News 03-26-25

Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) announced the appointment of three new directors—Michael C. Creedon, Jr., William W. Douglas III, and Timothy A. Johnson—to its Board of Directors, effective February 27, 2025. This follows Creedon's appointment as CEO on December 18, 2024. Creedon will not serve on board committees or receive additional compensation, while Douglas and Johnson are expected to be assigned to committees, with details to be disclosed in an amended filing.

To accommodate these appointments, Dollar Tree’s Board amended its By-Laws, increasing the number of directors from nine to twelve.

A press release announcing these changes was issued on February 28, 2025. The full text of the amended By-Laws and the press release are included in the company's SEC filing.

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The Investor 02-28-25

Dollar Tree, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on January 21, 2025, announcing changes to the compensation package for its recently appointed Chief Executive Officer, Michael C. Creedon, Jr. These changes are reflected in a revised executive agreement, which supersedes his prior agreement with the company.

As part of his role as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Creedon’s annual base salary has been increased to $1,300,000. His target annual incentive opportunity has been set at 150% of his base salary. Additionally, he is expected to receive annual long-term incentive awards in fiscal year 2025 valued at $9,000,000, in alignment with Dollar Tree’s 2025 executive compensation program.

The revised executive agreement and details of Mr. Creedon’s updated compensation were formalized on January 16, 2025, and the related exhibit includes portions omitted pursuant to SEC regulations.

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Global Finance News 01-22-25

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