Dollar Tree, Inc.

DLTR · Consumer Defensive

About Dollar Tree, Inc.

Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) has been publicly traded since 1995, making it a 31-year-old public company. It operates in the Discount Stores industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. The company is headquartered in Chesapeake, United States and employs approximately 64,434 people. With a market capitalization of $22 billion, DLTR is a large established company.

Key Statistics

Current Price
$107.97
Market Cap
$22.02B
52-Week High
$142.40
52-Week Low
$61.87
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores

$1,000 Invested

1 Year
$1,636
+64%
3 Years
$773
+-23%
5 Years
$1,004
+0%
10 Years
$1,405
+41%
Since IPO
$92,383
+9138%

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Annual Returns

Avg Return
+19.55%
Best Year
1996 (+131.82%)
Worst Year
2024 (-47.24%)
Positive Years
21/31
Year Return Start End
2026 -12.23% $123.01 $107.97
2025 +64.14% $74.94 $123.01
2024 -47.24% $142.05 $74.94
2023 +0.43% $141.44 $142.05
2022 +0.65% $140.52 $141.44
2021 +30.06% $108.04 $140.52
2020 +14.88% $94.05 $108.04
2019 +4.13% $90.32 $94.05
2018 -15.83% $107.31 $90.32
2017 +39.04% $77.18 $107.31
2016 -0.05% $77.22 $77.18
2015 +9.72% $70.38 $77.22
2014 +24.74% $56.42 $70.38
2013 +39.10% $40.56 $56.42
2012 -2.39% $41.56 $40.56
2011 +48.20% $28.04 $41.56
2010 +74.16% $16.10 $28.04
2009 +15.86% $13.90 $16.10
2008 +60.84% $8.64 $13.90
2007 -13.89% $10.03 $8.64
2006 +25.73% $7.98 $10.03
2005 -16.79% $9.59 $7.98
2004 -4.32% $10.02 $9.59
2003 +22.39% $8.19 $10.02
2002 -20.51% $10.30 $8.19
2001 +26.16% $8.17 $10.30
2000 -24.13% $10.76 $8.17
1999 +10.87% $9.71 $10.76
1998 +58.38% $6.13 $9.71
1997 +62.25% $3.78 $6.13
1996 +131.82% $1.63 $3.78

Valuation

DLTR currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 20.4, which is considered moderate relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 15.9 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 6.2. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.2.

Dividends

Dollar Tree, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend, choosing to reinvest earnings back into the business for growth.

Risk & Volatility

DLTR has a beta of 0.69, indicating it is less volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $61.87 to $142.40, and it currently trades in the upper half of its 52-week range.

Analyst Ratings

Based on 23 analyst opinions, DLTR has a consensus "hold" rating. The average price target of $126.30 suggests 17.5% upside from current levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dollar Tree, Inc. do?

Dollar Tree, Inc. is a Discount Stores company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector. The company is headquartered in Chesapeake, United States.

What sector is DLTR in?

DLTR operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Discount Stores industry.

When did DLTR go public?

Dollar Tree, Inc. went public in 1995, making it a 31-year-old public company as of 2026.

How much would $1,000 invested in DLTR 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in DLTR five years ago would be worth approximately $1,004 today, representing a 0.3% return.

Does DLTR pay dividends?

No, Dollar Tree, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend. The company reinvests its earnings into growth.

What is DLTR's market cap?

Dollar Tree, Inc. has a market capitalization of $22 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.

What is DLTR's P/E ratio?

DLTR has a trailing P/E ratio of 20.4 and a forward P/E of 15.9, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.

Is DLTR a buy, hold, or sell?

Based on 23 opinions, DLTR has a consensus "hold" rating. The average price target is $126.3.

Last updated: 3/14/2026