Dollar Tree Inc
DLTR
$100.85 1.75%
Exchange: NASDAQ | Sector: Consumer Defensive | Industry: Discount Stores
Q1 2024
Published: Jun 5, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $7.63B up 4.2% year-over-year
  • EPS of $1.38 increased by 51.7% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 30.8%
  • Net income of 300.10M
  • "Richard Dreiling, CEO: "The multi-price stores are out-comping the stores that have no multi-price in them, and they're outcomping the stores that have the valley of multi-price."" - Rick Dreiling

Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR) Q1 2024 Financial Results: Navigating Challenges with Strategic Growth Initiatives

Executive Summary

Dollar Tree Inc reported Q1 2024 financial results demonstrating resilience in the face of market challenges. The company achieved a revenue increase of 4.2% year-over-year, totaling $7.63 billion, while adjusted diluted EPS rose to $1.43. Management highlighted growth in transaction metrics, despite facing a decrease in average ticket size influenced by softer discretionary spending, particularly around the Easter holiday. The company is undertaking a strategic review of its Family Dollar business to enhance performance and separate leadership tracks for its banners. Key developments included a strong focus on expanding the multi-price strategy to increase value for consumers and drive sales. The CEO emphasized the importance of maintaining a competitive edge through operational flexibility and community-focused initiatives following a tornado disaster at a distribution center. With ongoing improvements in cash flow and operational efficiencies, Dollar Tree aims to capture additional market share in the discount retail space.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

7.63B
QoQ: -11.66% | YoY:4.20%

Gross Profit

2.35B
30.80% margin
QoQ: -15.27% | YoY:10.01%

Operating Income

420.60M
QoQ: 151.17% | YoY:46.14%

Net Income

300.10M
QoQ: 117.55% | YoY:49.75%

EPS

1.38
QoQ: 117.58% | YoY:51.65%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • **Revenue:** $7.63 billion, up 4.2% YoY
  • **Gross Profit:** $2.35 billion (Gross Margin: 30.8%)
  • **Operating Income:** $420.6 million (Operating Margin: 5.5%)
  • **Net Income:** $300.1 million (Net Margin: 3.9%)
  • **Adjusted EPS:** $1.43, reflecting management's cost control and improved freight dynamics.

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q3 2024 7,568.20 1.08 -12.4% View
Q2 2024 7,378.80 0.62 +0.9% View
Q1 2024 7,632.80 1.38 +4.2% View
Q4 2023 8,639.90 -7.85 +18.0% View