Dollar Tree, Inc. operates retail discount stores. The company operates in two segments, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. The Dollar Tree segment offers merchandise at the fixed price of $ 1.25. It provides consumable merchandise, which includes everyday consumables, such as household paper and chemicals, food, candy, health, personal care products, and frozen and refrigerated food; variety merchandise comprising toys, durable housewares, gifts, stationery, party goods, greeting cards, softlines, arts and crafts supplies, and other items; and seasonal goods that include Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and Valentine's Day merchandise. It operates stores under the Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree Canada brands, as well as distribution centers in the United States and Canada. The Family Dollar segment operates general merchandise retail discount stores that offer consumable merchandise, which comprise food and beverages, tobacco, health and personal care, household chemicals, paper products, hardware and automotive supplies, diapers, batteries, and pet food and supplies; and home products, including housewares, home décor, and giftware, as well as domestics, such as comforters, sheets, and towels. It also provides apparel and accessories merchandise comprising clothing, fashion accessories, and shoes; and seasonal and electronics merchandise that include Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and Valentine's Day merchandise, as well as personal electronics, which comprise pre-paid cellular phones and services, stationery and school supplies, and toys. Dollar Tree, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is based in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Dollar Tree looks operationally stronger than some of its valuation multiples suggest, but the balance sheet and valuation still leave room for caution. A P/E of 16.1 is below the industry median, and P/FCF is also below the market, indicating acceptable earnings and cash flow relative to price. At the same time, a P/S of 1.31 and especially a P/B of 7.22 are noticeably above industry benchmarks, meaning the market is already pricing in high business quality and does not leave much margin of safety in the valuation. Profitability is indeed strong: ROE of 45.6%, ROA of 11.7%, ROI of 25.9%, and return on tangible equity of 51.8% are significantly above the median, and margins are also above the industry. Margin trends are generally positive: gross margin, operating margin, and net profit margin have improved compared with earlier periods, supporting the view of good cost control. Revenue, earnings, EBITDA, and operating profit have generally improved over the years, confirming business resilience and the ability to generate cash flow. However, liquidity remains a weak point: a quick ratio of 0.39 is well below normal, and a current ratio of 1.13 is only slightly above one, so the short-term cushion is limited. The debt burden is not ideal either: a debt/equity ratio of 0.86 is above the industry median, and debt has increased compared with earlier periods, which raises sensitivity to interest rates and the consumer cycle. Equity does not appear problematic in absolute terms, but its trend does not provide a strong additional case for re-rating. The absence of a dividend yield removes one of the support factors for an investor focused on total return. Overall, the fundamentals support a moderately positive view of the business, but the high P/B and P/S valuation, together with weak liquidity and elevated debt, limit the potential for multiple expansion. For an investor, this means the company is high-quality and profitable, but the current price already reflects a significant portion of its strengths, so any forecast revision should be cautious and slightly restrained.

Dollar Tree, Inc.

Средний индекс, значительно упал. Быки в растерянности.

Medium index, significantly down. The bulls are confused.

Сильный индекс, незначительно упал. Рынок не поддерживает быков.

Strong index, slightly down. The market does not support the bulls.

Средний индекс, значительно упал. Увеличился отток средств из лонгов.

Medium index, significantly down. The outflow of funds from longs has increased.

DLTR’s strong profitability and margins support its valuation, but its high P/B, weak liquidity, and elevated debt limit upside revaluation potential.

In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, Dollar Tree Inc (Symbol: DLTR) has taken over the #360 spot from PulteGroup Inc (Symbol: PHM), according to The Online Investor.
Market capitalization is an important data point for investors to keep an eye on, for various reasons. The most basic reason is that it gives a true comparison of the value attributed by the stock market to a given company's stock. Many beginning investors look at one stock trading at $10 and another trading at $20 and mistakenly think the latter company is worth twice as much — that of course is a completely meaningless comparison without knowing how many shares of each company exist. But comparing market capitalization (factoring in those share counts) creates a true "apples-to-apples" comparison of the value of two stocks. In the case of Dollar Tree Inc (Symbol: DLTR), the market cap is now $22.26 billion, versus PulteGroup Inc (Symbol: PHM) at $21.82 billion.
Below is a chart of Dollar Tree Inc versus PulteGroup Inc plotting their respective size rank within the S&P 500 over time (DLTR plotted in blue; PHM plotted in green):
Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DLTR vs. PHM:
Another reason market capitalization is important is where it places a company in terms of its size tier in relation to peers — much like the way a mid-size sedan is typically compared to other mid-size sedans (and not SUV's). This can have a direct impact on which mutual funds and ETFs are willing to own the stock. For instance, a mutual fund that is focused solely on Large Cap stocks may for example only be interested in those companies sized $10 billion or larger. Another illustrative example is the S&P MidCap index which essentially takes the S&P 500 index and "tosses out" the biggest 100 companies so as to focus solely on the 400 smaller "up-and-comers" (which in the right environment can outperform their larger rivals). So a company's market cap, especially in relation to other companies, carries great importance, and for this reason we at The Online Investor find value to putting together these rankings daily.
Examine the full DLTR market cap history vs. the full PHM market cap history.
At the closing bell, DLTR is down about 0.4%, while PHM is up about 1.6% on the day Friday.
Further DLTR Research:

Dollar Tree Now #360 Largest Company, Surpassing PulteGroup

Uber Technologies UBER and Wakefern Food Corp. have expanded their partnership, enabling customers to shop from more than 375 Wakefern-affiliated supermarkets across the Northeast through Uber Eats. Participating banners include ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Morton Williams, Dearborn Market, Di Bruno Bros., Fairway Market and Gourmet Garage. Uber Eats is the online food ordering and delivery platform of the company.
Through the Uber Eats app, customers can order from their preferred neighborhood supermarkets, many of which are family-owned and operated. Available products include fresh produce, meat, seafood, pantry staples, prepared foods and household essentials. Shoppers can choose between on-demand and scheduled delivery.
To mark the launch, Uber Eats is offering eligible customers discounts of up to 30% on their first order from participating Wakefern banners. Uber One members will be charged no delivery fee on eligible orders, along with other exclusive savings.
The collaboration gives Wakefern’s family-owned supermarkets another channel to serve communities across the Northeast. It allows customers to access the fresh products, value and neighborhood-focused service they expect, while benefiting from greater speed and convenience.
The launch also advances Uber Eats’ ongoing expansion in grocery and retail delivery. Adding Wakefern’s banners strengthens Uber’s grocery marketplace as demand for on-demand delivery of everyday essentials continues to grow across North America.
The partnership reflects rising consumer demand for flexible grocery-shopping options that maintain product selection and value. By bringing more than 375 supermarkets, including well-known banners such as ShopRite and Fairway Market, onto its platform, Uber Eats can support everything from full weekly grocery purchases to urgent, last-minute needs through a single app.
Last year, Uber inked a deal with retailer Best Buy BBY for on-demand delivery. This deal brought consumer electronics from more than 800 stores to the Uber Eats platform. Following the tie-up, Best Buy customers throughout the United States are eligible to order a wide range of electronics, appliances and tech essentials on Uber Eats for delivery to their doorsteps.
Apart from the deal with Best Buy, Uber’s agreements with discount retailers Dollar General DG and Dollar Tree DLTR were also on the same customer-friendly lines. The tie-up with Dollar General ensured that its more than 14,000 locations arrived on the Uber Eats platform. Following the association with Dollar General, customers are using the Uber Eats app to order food, beverages and other essentials.
The deal with Dollar Tree has also enhanced UBER’s retail delivery capabilities by adding nearly 9,000 stores to the Uber Eats platform. The partnership with Dollar Tree ensures that customers across states can easily access affordable items of everyday use, ranging from party supplies to cosmetics and home essentials for on-demand delivery.
UBER’s Share Price Performance, Valuation and Estimates
Shares of UBER have gained in low single digits (% wise) over the past three months. UBER’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Internet-Services industry over the same time frame.
3- Month Price Comparison
From a valuation standpoint, UBER trades at a 12-month forward price-to-sales of 2.26X. UBER is inexpensive compared with its industry.
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See how the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Uber’s earnings has been revised over the past 90 days.
Uber’s Zacks Rank
Uber currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Is Uber's Wakefern Food Deal on Grocery Delivery a Growth Catalyst?

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. ELF is expanding its presence across international markets through broader retail distribution, deeper penetration in key countries and new brand launches. The international business was a standout in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, with international net sales rising 61% year over year compared with 29% growth in the United States. International penetration has also doubled over the past five years and now represents 21% of total net sales.
The growth comes alongside broader brand expansion across established and newer markets. In the core e.l.f. brand, trends improved meaningfully in both the United Kingdom and Germany. Germany saw a major turn to very strong positive growth following the brand’s introduction at DM, after earlier comparisons were affected by the large ROSSMANN launch. In the UK, performance improved after a period marked by heavy promotional activity and the restart of awareness-building and marketing efforts. e.l.f. is also set to expand its presence at Boots in the fall.
The international push extends beyond the core brand. Naturium, which launched with Sephora in Australia and New Zealand last October, has reached the No. 1 ranking in body at Sephora in those markets and is scheduled to enter Sephora in Canada and Mexico this fall. rhode has posted record-setting launches with Sephora in North America and the UK and with Mecca in Australia and New Zealand, reaching the No. 1 beauty-brand ranking at both retailers.
e.l.f. Beauty is also expanding into Brazil through Sephora this fall, building on its No. 1 cosmetics-brand ranking with Sephora in Mexico. Together, these developments reflect broader retail and geographic expansion across e.l.f., Naturium and rhode.
e.l.f. Beauty’s Zacks Rank & Share Price Performance
Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have gained 87.3% over the past three months, outperforming both the industry and the S&P 500, which increased 27.1% and 3.5%, respectively. The stock also outperformed the broader Consumer Staples sector, which gained 2.1% during the same period.
ELF Stock's Past Three Months Performance
Is e.l.f. Beauty a Value Play Stock?
e.l.f. Beauty currently trades at a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 28.17, which is up from the industry average of 23.73 and the sector average of 17.02. This valuation positions the stock at a premium compared with its industry peers and the broader sector.
ELF P/E Ratio (Forward 12 Months)
Stocks to Consider
Five Below, Inc. FIVE operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States and currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Five Below’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings calls for growth of 18.4% and 49.2%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers. FIVE delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 68.3%, on average.
Dollar Tree Inc. DLTR is an operator of discount variety stores offering a broad assortment of everyday consumables and discretionary merchandise. The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). DLTR delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 12.2%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Dollar Tree’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 6.7% and 32.2%, respectively, from the year-ago reported numbers.
Target Corporation TGT operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. It currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. TGT delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 10.5%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Target’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 4.7% and 37.8%, respectively, from the year-ago actuals.
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Key Points
The transaction involved 1,185 shares at $131.47 per share, representing a total value of ~$155,792 as of the September 4, 2026 transaction date.
The shares traded represent 22% of the total equity stake held by the insider prior to the filing.
The disposition was executed as a direct sell, leaving Stahl with 4,089 shares in direct ownership.
The transaction occurred after a period where the stock delivered a 31% return over the 12 months ending September 4, 2026.
Stephanie Stahl, a Director at Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR), sold 1,185 shares of common stock on Sept. 4, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summary
Transaction value
~$155,792
Shares sold
1,185
Post-transaction shares (directly held)
4,089
Post-transaction value
$537,376.38
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($131.47); post-transaction value based on Sept. 04, 2026, market close ($131.42).
Key questions
What is the scale of the insider's remaining equity interest?
Stahl retains direct ownership of 4,089 shares of common stock, representing an approximate 0.0021% ownership stake in the $24.7 billion discount retailer.
How did the execution price compare to the current market valuation?
The transaction was executed at $131.47 per share, slightly above the $131.42 market close on Sept. 4, 2026.
What are the company's fundamental financial metrics?
Dollar Tree reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $20.1 billion and a net income of $1.6 billion.
Company Overview
Share Price (as of market close 2026-09-04)
$131.42
Market Capitalization
$24.7 billion
Revenue (TTM)
$20.1 billion
Net Income (TTM)
$1.6 billion
Company Snapshot
Dollar Tree, Inc. is a retailer with a diverse product portfolio, including consumables, health and personal care products, household cleaning supplies, paper goods, and frozen or refrigerated foods, with merchandise priced at a consistent $1.25 per item.
The company generates revenue through a high-volume discount retail model that emphasizes value pricing and operational efficiency, enabling consistent profitability across its extensive store network serving price-conscious consumers.
Dollar Tree targets budget-conscious households and value-seeking consumers across North America, leveraging its fixed-price point strategy and broad merchandise assortment to capture market share in the discount retail segment.
Dollar Tree, Inc. is a leading discount retailer with approximately 150,000 employees and a market capitalization of $24.7 billion, generating $20.1 billion in TTM revenue. The company's competitive advantage derives from its distinctive $1.25 fixed-price model, which collectively serves millions of consumers seeking value-oriented shopping experiences. With a one-year stock price appreciation of 31.09%, the company has demonstrated strong operational execution and market resilience within the consumer defensive sector.
What this transaction means for investors
Stephanie Stahl sold a significant portion of her Dollar Tree stock, unloading about 22% of her holdings. Admittedly, that percentage might alarm investors, given that the Form 4 does not mention a specific reason for the transaction.
Moreover, Dollar Tree stock has had a nice run over the last year. The consumer staples stock struggled for years but has prospered since the company announced the sale of its Family Dollar division, which it completed in July 2025. Given the aforementioned 31% gain, one might wonder whether Stahl was locking in some gains.
Whatever the reason for her sale, the state of Dollar Tree may also explain why she kept most of her stock. The budget pricing model makes it more recession-resistant, and with Family Dollar no longer a concern, the retailer can again focus exclusively on its core business.
Additionally, its net income climbed by 62% yearly in the first half of fiscal 2026 (ended Aug. 1). At a P/E ratio of just 16, investors like Stahl are likely to want to stay invested in Dollar Tree stock.
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Dollar Tree Director Stephanie Stahl Sells 1,185 Shares

Key Points
The transaction realized ~$315,000 based on a weighted average execution price of $126.01 per share.
The transaction size equaled 9% of the equity stake held before the filing.
The disposition consisted entirely of directly held common stock, with no indirect holdings reported in this transaction.
The liquidation follows a period where the stock price reflected a 16% one-year return as of August 31, 2026.
Robert Aflatooni, Chief Information Officer of Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR), sold 2,500 shares of common stock on Aug. 31, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summary
Transaction value
~$315,000
Shares sold
2,500
Post-transaction shares (directly held)
24,820
Post-transaction value
$3.14 million
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($126.01); post-transaction value based on Aug. 31, 2026 market close ($126.59).
Key questions
What is the significance of this disposition relative to the insider's total position?
The Chief Information Officer executed a sale representing 9% of his pre-transaction direct holdings, retaining a substantial equity stake valued at $3.14 million as of the Aug. 31, 2026, market close.
How does the execution price compare to recent market performance?
The sale at $126.01 per share coincided with a period in which the stock price had appreciated 16% over the preceding year, as of the Aug. 31, 2026, market close.
Does the insider maintain any indirect interest or derivative exposure?
Robert Aflatooni directly holds 24,820 shares of common stock, which represents his entire reported beneficial interest of 0.0129% of the company, as no indirect holdings or derivative securities were reported in this filing.
Company Overview
Share Price (as of market close 2026-08-31)
$126.59
Market Capitalization
$24.9 billion
Revenue (TTM)
$20.1 billion
Net Income (TTM)
$1.6 billion
Company Snapshot
Dollar Tree, Inc. operates two primary retail divisions--Dollar Tree and Family Dollar--offering a diversified product portfolio including consumables, confectionery, health and personal care products, household cleaning supplies, paper goods, and frozen or refrigerated foods, with Dollar Tree maintaining a fixed $1.25 price point across its merchandise.
The company generates revenue through high-volume, discount retail operations, leveraging an efficient supply chain and a cost-effective merchandising strategy to deliver value-oriented products to price-conscious consumers across North America.
Dollar Tree serves a broad customer base of value-seeking consumers and families, with particular penetration among middle and lower-income demographics who prioritize affordability and convenience in their shopping decisions.
Dollar Tree, Inc. operates as a leading discount retailer with approximately 150,000 employees and a market capitalization of $24.9 billion. The company's dual-banner strategy--combining the fixed-price Dollar Tree format with the broader Family Dollar offering--positions it as a significant player in the value retail segment. The company's competitive advantage derives from its efficient operational model, established supply chain infrastructure, and ability to source merchandise at scale, enabling consistent margin performance and market share resilience in the discount retail category.
What this transaction means for investors
Insider transactions aren't always what they may first seem to be. For example, many insider sales are triggered by tax considerations or other wealth-management strategies. Not all sales are due to insiders holding a negative outlook on their own company's near-term prospects. Therefore, retail investors should review a company's fundamentals to gain a true sense of how it is performing and whether its stock is a suitable investment. With that in mind, let's have a look at Dollar Tree (DLTR).
To start, let's review how DLTR stock has performed compared to the broader stock market. Since 2021, DLTR stock has generated a total return of 43%, equating to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43%. The S&P 500, by contrast, has delivered a total return of 83%, with a CAGR of 12.8%. Therefore, it's fair to say that DLTR has underperformed the market. However, in recent years, DLTR has fared better. Over the last year, for example, it has outperformed the S&P 500 (30% vs. 20%).
As for its fundamentals, DLTR paints a complicated picture. Take revenue, for instance, it's been on a rollercoaster ride due to the company's divestiture of Family Dollar. Revenue peaked at nearly $30.0 billion in 2023, before crashing to less than $18.0 billion a year later. Over the last 12 months, it has rebounded to around $20.0 billion. However, despite volatile sales totals, the company's net income and free cash flow have been more stable.
Net income now stands at a five-year high of $1.6 billion, up from a five-year low of around $1.0 billion in 2025. Similarly, free cash flow has remained robust, despite the drop in overall sales. In the last 12 months, DLTR has generated almost $2.0 billion in free cash flow, which is well above its five-year average of $1.2 billion.
In short, DLTR's overall revenue fell due to a strategic restructuring. However, in the wake of that shake-up, the company has focused on operational efficiency, driving solid results in terms of free cash flow and net income. Investors seeking a bargain retailer may want to consider DLTR.
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Dollar Tree CIO Sells 2,500 Shares Valued at $315,000

In the equity market, investments need to be prudently hedged to overcome uncertainties and limit losses related to external shocks. A question that often arises is whether one should resort to a value strategy that seeks discounted stocks or opt for growth investing in times of extreme market instability.
The investing track of the Oracle of Omaha over the past few decades and his gradual shift from being a pure-play value investor to a GARP (growth at a reasonable price) investor might give us all the answers.
Per the GARP theory, the strategic mingling of growth and value-investing principles gives us a hybrid strategy, offering an ideal investment by utilizing the best features of both. What GARPers look for is whether or not the stocks are somewhat undervalued and have solid, sustainable growth potential (Investopedia).
Several stocks that have surged significantly in recent years have demonstrated the overwhelming success of this hybrid investing strategy over pure-play value and growth investments. Here, we will discuss the success of four such stocks. These are Brinker International EAT, Dollar Tree DLTR, Halozyme Therapeutics HALO and CACI International CACI.
A Few More Words on GARP
GARP investing gives priority to one of the popular value metrics, the price/earnings growth (PEG) ratio. Although it is categorized under value investing, this strategy follows the principles of both growth and value investing.
The PEG ratio is defined as (Price/ Earnings)/Earnings Growth Rate
It relates the stocks’ P/E ratios to the future earnings growth rates.
While P/E alone gives an idea of stocks that are trading at a discount, PEG, the addition of the growth element to it, helps identify stocks with solid future potential.
A lower PEG ratio, preferably less than 1, is always better for GARP investors.
For example, if a stock's P/E ratio is 10 and the expected long-term growth rate is 15%, the company's PEG will come down to 0.66, a ratio indicating both undervaluation and future growth potential.
Unfortunately, this ratio is often neglected due to investors' limitations in calculating the future earnings growth rate of a stock.
There are some drawbacks to using the PEG ratio, though. It does not consider the very common situation of changing growth rates, such as the forecast of the first three years at a very high growth rate, followed by a sustainable but lower growth rate over the long term.
Hence, PEG-based investing can be even more rewarding if some other relevant parameters are also taken into consideration.
Here are the screening criteria for a winning strategy:
PEG Ratio Less Than X Industry Median
P/E Ratio (using F1) less than X Industry Median (For more accurate valuation purposes)
Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) (Whether good market conditions or bad, stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 have a proven history of success.)
Market Capitalization greater than $1 Billion (This helps us focus on companies that have strong liquidity.)
Average 20-Day Volume greater than 50,000: A substantial trading volume ensures that the stock is easily tradable.
Percentage Change F1 Earnings Estimate Revisions (4 Weeks) greater than 5%: Upward estimate revisions add to the optimism, suggesting further bullishness.
Value Score of less than or equal to B: Our research shows that stocks with a Value Style Score of A or B, when combined with a Zacks Rank #1, 2 or 3 (Hold), offer the best upside potential.
Growth Score of less than or equal to B: Our research shows that stocks with a Growth Style Score of A or B, when combined with a Zacks Rank #1, 2 or 3, offer the best upside potential.
Our PEG-Driven Picks
Here are four stocks that qualified the screening:
Brinker: This company operates Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy, offering casual dining across U.S. and international markets. Chili’s focuses on burgers, fajitas, ribs and value offerings, while Maggiano’s serves Italian-American cuisine, including pasta, seafood and steaks, with banquet facilities at most locations.
EAT can be an impressive GARP investment pick with its Zacks Rank #2, a Value Score of B and a Growth Score of A. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, the stock has an impressive long-term expected growth rate of 14.6%.
Dollar Tree: Headquartered in Chesapeake, VA, Dollar Tree operates discount variety stores offering everyday consumables and discretionary merchandise across the United States and Canada. Its Dollar Tree banner features a growing multi-price format, while DollarTree.com provides bulk merchandise online and supports store traffic through promotions, events and seasonal offerings.
DLTR carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present, along with a Value Score of A and a Growth Score of A. Dollar Tree also has an impressive five-year expected growth rate of 13.6%.
Halozyme: San Diego, CA-based Halozyme develops and commercializes oncology treatments while licensing its ENHANZE drug-delivery technology for subcutaneous formulations. The company earns most revenues from royalties on partnered drugs. Royalties exceeded 55% of 2025 revenues. Total revenues reached $1.39 billion, up 38% year over year.
Halozyme stock can be an impressive GARP investment pick with its Zacks Rank #2, a Value Score of B and a Growth Score of A. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, HALO has an impressive long-term historical growth rate of 37.3%.
CACI International: Based in Reston, VA, CACI International provides IT, cybersecurity, intelligence and mission-support solutions to defense, intelligence, federal civilian and commercial customers. Its domestic operations span enterprise IT, data management, C4ISR, cybersecurity and systems engineering, while international operations serve government and commercial clients; fiscal 2026 revenues totaled $9.57 billion.
CACI can also be an impressive GARP investment pick with its Zacks Rank #2, a Value Score of B and a Growth Score of B. Apart from a discounted PEG and P/E, the stock also has a solid long-term expected growth rate of 10.6%.
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With Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. OLLI set to announce its second-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings results on Sept. 2, before the market opens, investors face a critical question: Can OLLI continue its streak of surprising results, or will challenges temper growth?
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter revenues is pegged at $757.9 million, implying an 11.5% increase from the year-ago reported figure. Meanwhile, the consensus estimate for earnings has declined by a penny over the past 30 days to $1.14 per share. Nevertheless, the estimate indicates year-over-year earnings growth of 15.2%.
Ollie's Bargain has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 4.9%, on average. In the last reported quarter, this Harrisburg, PA-based company surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.6%.
What the Zacks Model Indicates for OLLI’s Q2 Earnings
As investors prepare for Ollie's Bargain’s second-quarter results, the question looms regarding an earnings beat or miss. Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Ollie's Bargain this time. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. However, that’s not the case here. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Ollie's Bargain has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) and an Earnings ESP of -0.29%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Factors Likely to Have Shaped Ollie's Bargain’s Q2 Outcome
Ollie’s Bargain’s second-quarter performance is likely to have benefited from the continued strength of its closeout buying model and an increasingly value-conscious environment. Management entered the quarter with a strong pipeline of merchandise deals, supported by retail industry consolidation and fewer competing buyers for large closeout opportunities. The company also indicated that both the quality and availability of deals remained favorable. This environment should have helped OLLI offer compelling branded merchandise at attractive price points.
Building on that value proposition, OLLI’s store expansion and customer-engagement initiatives are also likely to have supported sales. New store growth remained a key priority, while management expressed confidence in its real estate pipeline and continued expansion strategy. At the same time, the company entered the quarter with strong momentum in its Ollie’s Army loyalty program and planned several customer-focused events, including Ollie’s Army Night and Ollie’s Days. An additional flyer event was also moved into the second quarter to capture back-to-school demand. Together, these initiatives are likely to have helped drive customer acquisition.
OLLI continued to optimize its merchandise mix by allocating space toward more productive categories and reducing exposure to structurally weaker areas. Management also highlighted ongoing efforts to improve supply-chain productivity, including technology upgrades across its distribution network and capacity investments. Better closeout buying, supply-chain efficiencies and lower shrink were cited as margin-supportive factors, giving the company room to invest in price.
However, the quarter was not without headwinds. Cautious discretionary spending, pressure on household budgets and elevated fuel costs may have weighed on customer traffic and shopping frequency. The second quarter also lacked the potential support from higher tax refunds.
OLLI Stock Price Performance
Ollie's Bargain, which competes with Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. GO and Dollar Tree, Inc. DLTR, has seen its share price decline 4.8% over the past three months against the industry’s rise of 6.1%. While shares of Grocery Outlet have rallied 41.1%, Dollar Tree has jumped 15.7% in the aforementioned period.
Does OLLI Present a Strong Case for Value Investing?
Ollie’s Bargain’s valuation remains attractive relative to the industry. OLLI currently trades at a forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of 1.44, representing a notable discount to the industry average of 2.29. The stock is also trading well below its 12-month median P/S multiple of 2.17, suggesting a relatively inexpensive valuation compared with its recent historical levels. However, OLLI commands a premium to some of its close peers. Grocery Outlet trades at a forward 12-month P/S multiple of 0.25, while Dollar Tree carries a multiple of 1.11.
Final Words on OLLI
Ollie’s Bargain enters the second-quarter earnings release with a favorable closeout environment, store expansion, loyalty-driven customer engagement, and ongoing merchandising and supply-chain improvements. However, pressure on discretionary spending and elevated fuel costs are concerns, while the current earnings setup does not provide a strong signal for a positive surprise. Although the stock’s discounted valuation offers some support, that alone may not be enough to offset the risks. Given the mixed backdrop and limited visibility into an earnings beat, prospective investors may be better off waiting for greater clarity from the upcoming results, while existing shareholders should remain cautious and closely watch sales trends, consumer behavior and management’s outlook before making fresh investment decisions.
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Dollar Tree (DLTR) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Dollar General Corporation DG reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, wherein the top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Both net sales and earnings increased year over year.
Dollar General posted quarterly adjusted earnings of $2.23 per share, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.00. The bottom line increased 19.9% from $1.86 reported in the year-ago quarter. On a GAAP basis, earnings were $2.48, up 33.3% from $1.86 in the year-ago quarter.
Dollar General Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Net sales of $11,290.4 million rose 5.2% year over year and beat the consensus estimate of $11,178 million. The increase was driven by positive contributions from new stores and growth in same-store sales, partially offset by store closures.
Same-store sales improved 3.5%, reflecting a 2% rise in customer traffic and a 1.5% increase in average transaction amount. The quarter marked positive comparable-sales growth across all major categories, including consumables, seasonal, home products and apparel.
DG’s Key Metrics & Margin Insights
Consumables sales increased 5% year over year to $9,263 million. Seasonal sales rose 7.4% to $1,187.7 million. Home products sales advanced 4.8% to $536.6 million, while apparel sales increased 4.5% to $303.1 million.
Gross margin expanded 127 basis points to 32.6%. The improvement primarily reflected tariff refunds, a lower LIFO provision and reduced distribution costs, partly offset by higher markdowns and transportation costs. Tariff refunds, after related reinvestments, contributed about 81 basis points to the gross margin.
SG&A expenses were essentially flat at 25.8% of sales. Higher depreciation and amortization expense was offset by lower rent as a percentage of sales.
Operating profit jumped 29.2% to $769.2 million, with operating margin reaching 6.8% compared with 5.6% a year ago.
DG’s Financial Snapshot
Dollar General ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $1.59 billion, up from $1.28 billion a year earlier. Long-term obligations declined to $4.56 billion from $5.73 billion, while shareholders' equity increased to $9.29 billion from $8.01 billion.
For the first 26 weeks of fiscal 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was $1.50 billion compared with $1.81 billion in the year-ago period. Merchandise inventories were $6.6 billion at quarter-end, with average inventory per store down 2.7% year over year.
DG’s Store Updates
During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, DG opened 125 new stores in the United States and one in Mexico. It remodeled 665 stores through Project Renovate and 711 through Project Elevate, while relocating five stores. The company ended the quarter with 21,148 stores, and total selling square footage increased 1.9%.
Dollar General continues to plan about 4,730 real estate projects in fiscal 2026.
What to Expect From DG in Fiscal 2026?
Dollar General raised its fiscal 2026 net sales growth forecast to 4-4.3% from 3.7-4.2%. The same-store sales growth outlook increased to 2.5-2.9% from 2.2-2.7%.
The company also lifted EPS guidance to $7.80-$8.00 from $7.20-$7.45. The updated range includes an estimated $0.25 second-quarter benefit from tariff refunds after related reinvestments, while management does not expect a material tariff-refund impact in the second half.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have gained 13.8% in the past three months compared with the industry’s growth of 0.4%.
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The consensus estimate for Ross Stores’ current fiscal-year sales and earnings implies growth of 11.7% and 32.8%, respectively, from the year-ago reported figures. ROST delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 11.2%, on average.
Dollar Tree, Inc. DLTR operates retail discount stores under the Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree Canada brands in the United States and Canada. DLTR currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. DLTR delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 32.1%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Dollar Tree’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings calls for growth of 6.6% and 21.7%, respectively, from the year-ago reported figures.
Target Corporation TGT operates as a general merchandise retailer in the United States. TGT currently carries a Zacks Rank of 2. TGT delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 10.5%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Target’s current fiscal-year sales and earnings calls for growth of 4.6% and 37.7%, respectively, from the year-ago reported figures.
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DG Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Sales Growth and Margin Gains

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) closed up by +0.72% on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +1.43%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) rose +0.68%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) rose +1.40%.
Stock indices settled higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrials, and the Nasdaq 100 posting 1-week highs. A blowout outlook from Nvidia bolstered confidence in the artificial intelligence trade and powered technology stocks higher on Thursday. Nvidia rallied more than +8%, leading chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks higher after issuing a revenue growth forecast for fiscal 2028 far above expectations. Also, a $31 billion joint venture between Sandisk and Kioxia Holdings to ratchet up flash memory production added to the bullish tone in technology stocks. In addition, cybersecurity stocks rallied on Thursday after better-than-expected earnings from Okta and CrowdStrike Holdings, and software stocks rose after Salesforce forecasted revenue above consensus.
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Signs of strength in the US labor market are positive for economic growth and stocks after weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell -4,000 to 203,000, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of an increase to 208,000.
Hawkish Fed comments on Thursday were bearish for stocks and bonds. Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid said current Fed policy is not restraining the economy while inflation continues to run above its 2% target. He added that the interest rate setting "might be accommodative on the short end" and that "we've got work to do." Also, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said now is the time to act to contain inflation, and "I think it's appropriate for the Fed to put some restraint there to help bring inflation back down to target."
Oct WTI crude oil prices (CLV26) rallied more than +1% on Thursday after a Wall Street Journal report said the US has no interest in returning to the terms of the deal it signed with Iran in June, casting doubt on oil flows from the Middle East returning to normal anytime soon. Crude prices also rose on a Bloomberg report that said Russia was planning to escalate the war in Ukraine, which could disrupt Russian crude output and lower global oil supplies.
The outlook for strong Q2 earnings is a bullish factor for stocks. The S&P 500 is tracking for earnings growth of almost 32% in Q2, well above projections of +23%, and nearly four times the average earnings growth rate outside of the Covid period since Q4 of 2013, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. AI spending is expected to account for most of earnings, with AI infrastructure stocks set to contribute nearly 60% of the S&P 500's earnings-per-share growth in Q2. So far, earnings results have been positive, with 86% of the 478 S&P 500 companies that have reported Q2 earnings beating estimates, according to Bloomberg data.
The markets are discounting a 33% chance of a +25 bp rate hike at the next FOMC meeting on September 15-16.
Overseas stock markets settled mixed on Thursday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed down -0.71%. China's Shanghai Composite climbed to a 1-week high and closed up +1.13%. Japan's Nikkei-225 Stock Average fell from a 1-week high and closed down -0.20%.
Interest Rates
September 10-year T-notes (ZNU6) closed down by -2.5 ticks on Thursday. The 10-year T-note yield rose +1.0 bp to 4.670%. Strength in stocks on Thursday curbed safe-haven demand for government debt and weighed on T-note prices. Also, an unexpected decline in weekly US jobless claims was bearish for T-notes. In addition, hawkish Fed comments on Thursday from Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack undercut T-notes when they said interest rates aren’t restraining the economy. Finally, the +1% rally in WTI crude oil on Thursday raised inflation expectations and weighed on T-notes.
Losses in T-notes were limited as short covering emerged ahead of Fed Chair Warsh’s speech at the Fed’s annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday. Also, decent demand for the Treasury’s $44 billion of 7-year T-notes was supportive for T-notes, as the auction had a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.50, above the 10-auction average of 2.48.
European government bond yields were mixed on Thursday. The 10-year German bund yield rose +1.9 bp to 3.253%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell -0.1 bp to 5.030%.
Eurozone July M3 money supply rose +3.4% y/y, weaker than expectations of +3.5% y/y.
The German Sep GfK consumer confidence index rose +2.8 to a 6-month high of -26.6, stronger than expectations of -29.5.
Markets are discounting a 97% chance of a +25 bp ECB rate hike at its next policy meeting on September 10.
US Stock Movers
Chipmakers and AI-infrastructure stocks rallied on Thursday after Nvidia reported Q2 revenue of $96.22 billion, well above the consensus of $92.38 billion, and projected fiscal 2028 revenue to grow about 70%. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) closed up more than +1%. Nvidia (NVDA) closed up more than +8%, and Intel (INTC) and Broadcom (AVGO) closed up more than +3%. Also, ARM Holdings (ARM), Lam Research (LRCX), Microchip Technology (MCHP), and Texas Instruments (TXN) closed up more than +1%.
Software stocks moved sharply higher on Thursday, led by a +22% surge in Salesforce (CRM), which led gainers in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials after it forecast Q3 revenue of $11.42 billion to $11.50 billion, with the midpoint above the consensus of $11.42 billion. Also, ServiceNow (NOW) closed up more than +10%, and Atlassian Corp (TEAM) closed up more than +9%. In addition, Datadog (DDOG) and Autodesk (ADSK) closed up more than +6%, and Adobe Systems (ADBE) closed up more than +5%. Finally, Palantir Technologies (PLTR) closed up more than +4%, International Business Machines (IBM) closed up more than 3%, and Oracle (ORCL) and Workday (WDAY) closed up more than +1%.
Cybersecurity stocks soared on Thursday, following stellar earnings results from Okta and Crowdstrike Holdings. Okta (OKTA) closed up more than +28% after boosting its 2027 revenue forecast to $3.22 billion to $3.23 billion from a previous forecast of $3.19 billion to $3.21 billion, above the consensus of $3.20 billion. Crowdstrike Holdings (CRWD) closed up more than +20% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100 after raising its 2027 adjusted operating income forecast to $1.50 billion-$1.51 billion from a previous forecast of $1.45 billion-$1.48 billion, better than the consensus of $1.47 billion. Also, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) closed up more than +12%, and SentinelOne (S) closed up more than +10%. In addition, Fortinet (FTNT) and Zscaler (ZS) closed up more than +9%, and Cloudflare (NET) closed up more than +8%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks moved higher on Thursday after Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) rose more than +1%. Strategy (MSTR) closed up more than +11%, and MARA Holdings (MARA) closed up more than +5%. Also, Coinbase Global (COIN) and Circle Internet Group (CRCL) closed up more than +4%, and Riot Platforms (RIOT) and Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) closed up more than +1%.
Veeva Systems (VEEV) closed up more than +15% after reporting Q2 adjusted EPS of $2.35, above the consensus of $2.22, and raising its 2027 adjusted EPS forecast to $9.21 from a previous forecast of $9.05, stronger than the consensus of $9.06.
Nutanix (NTNX) closed up more than +6% after reporting Q4 revenue of $757.1 million, better than the consensus of $738.1 million.
Dollar General (DG) closed up more than +2% after reporting Q2 net sales of $11.29 billion, stronger than the consensus of $11.19 billion, and raising its 2027 comparable sales forecast to up +2.5% to +2.9% from a previous forecast of +2.2% to +2.7%, higher than the consensus of +2.42%.
Wendy’s (WEN) closed down more than -13% after Reuters reported that Trian Fund Management has no plans to make a bid at this time to take the company private.
Hormel Foods (HRL) closed down more than -10% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q3 net sales of $2.96 billion, below the consensus of $3.03 billion, and cutting its full-year net sales forecast to $12.1 billion to $12.2 billion from a previous forecast of $12.2 billion to $12.5 billion, weaker than the consensus of $12.24 billion.
Dollar Tree (DLTR) closed down more than -4% after forecasting Q3 net sales of $5.0 billion to $5.1 billion, the midpoint below the consensus of $5.06 billion.
HP Inc. (HPQ) closed down more than -3% after forecasting Q4 adjusted EPS of 69 cents to 79 cents, the midpoint above the consensus of 67 cents, but without an 8-cent-per-share boost from tariff refunds, the outlook would be below consensus.
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