Dollar Tree raises fiscal 2026 EPS outlook as Q1 net sales rise 7.2%
Dollar Tree reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales up 7.2% to $5.0 billion and diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.76, up 19.7%. The company raised its full-year adjusted diluted EPS outlook to $6.70 to $7.10, which gives shareholders a higher profit forecast for the year.
Key points
- Net sales rose 7.2% to $5.0 billion; comparable store net sales increased 3.5%
- Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.76, up 19.7%; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.74, up 38.1%, excluding a $5.2 million non-operating insurance gain
- Fiscal 2026 adjusted diluted EPS outlook raised to $6.70 to $7.10; second-quarter adjusted EPS outlook is $1.00 to $1.15
- Repurchased $595 million of stock in the first quarter; $1.3 billion remained under the authorization as of May 2, 2026
The filing
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