Dollar Tree, Inc.

DLTR · Consumer Defensive

About Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)

Dollar Tree, Inc. is a Discount Stores company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

DLTR trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores

Key Statistics

Current Price
$108.27
Market Cap
$21.53B
52-Week High
$142.40
52-Week Low
$61.87
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores

$1,000 Invested in Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)

1 Year
$1,622
+62%
3 Years
$789
+-21%
5 Years
$1,005
+1%
10 Years
$1,334
+33%
Since IPO
$92,640
+9164%

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

What would $1,000 invested in DLTR 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) in 2025 would be worth $1,622 as of May 2026, representing a +62.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DLTR 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) in 2023 would be worth $789 as of May 2026, representing a -21.1% total return.

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

A $1,000 investment in Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) in 2021 would be worth $1,005 as of May 2026, representing a +0.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DLTR 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) in 2016 would be worth $1,334 as of May 2026, representing a +33.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DLTR at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) at IPO would be worth $92,640 as of May 2026, representing a +9164.0% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.75%
Positive Months
216
58% of 372
Negative Months
153
41% of 372
Data Period
31+ years
372 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jan 1996 (+42.4%)
Best month on avg: November (+5.2%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Aug 1998 (-36.1%)
Worst month on avg: August (-5.1%)

Over the past 31+ years (372 months), Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) has averaged a monthly return of +1.75% with a median return of +2.09%. The stock had 216 positive months (58%) and 153 negative months (41%). The best month in DLTR's history was January 1996 with a +42.4% return, while the worst was August 1998 at -36.1%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.2%), and August the weakest (-5.1%).

DLTR's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1996 with a cumulative return of +103.2%, and the worst was 2024 at -56.6%.

Annual Returns

Over 31 years of trading history, Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) has delivered an average annual return of +19.56% with a median return of +14.88%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.49%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (68%) and losses in 10 years (32%).

DLTR's best year was 1996 with a +131.82% gain, while the worst was 2024 at -47.24%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. DLTR achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 17 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.

Avg Return
+19.56%
Best Year
1996 (+131.82%)
Worst Year
2024 (-47.24%)
Positive Years
21/31
Year Return Start End
2026 -11.98% $123.01 $108.27
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

Frequently Asked Questions: DLTR

What sector is DLTR in?

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

How has DLTR performed historically?

Over 31 years of trading history, DLTR has posted gains in 21 years (68% of the time). The best year was 1996 with a +131.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in DLTR?

You can invest in DLTR through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold DLTR.

Last updated: 3/24/2026