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
$133.87
Market Cap
$25.12B
52-Week High
$142.40
52-Week Low
$85.88
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores

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

1 Year
$1,355
+36%
3 Years
$1,230
+23%
5 Years
$1,275
+27%
10 Years
$1,768
+77%
Since IPO
$114,544
+11354%

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 $1,355 as of November 2026, representing a +35.5% 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 $1,230 as of November 2026, representing a +23.0% 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 $1,275 as of November 2026, representing a +27.5% 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 $1,768 as of November 2026, representing a +76.8% 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 $114,544 as of November 2026, representing a +11354.4% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.78%
Positive Months
220
58% of 379
Negative Months
156
41% of 379
Data Period
31+ years
379 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 (-4.9%)

Over the past 31+ years (379 months), Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) has averaged a monthly return of +1.78% with a median return of +2.12%. The stock had 220 positive months (58%) and 156 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 (-4.9%).

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 +20.23% with a median return of +14.88%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.28%. The stock posted gains in 22 years (71%) and losses in 9 years (29%).

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 6 years.

Avg Return
+20.23%
Best Year
1996 (+131.82%)
Worst Year
2024 (-47.24%)
Positive Years
22/31
Year Return Start End
2026 +8.83% $123.01 $133.87
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 22 years (71% 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: 11/1/2026