Street Calls of the Week
Investing.com - KeyBanc has maintained its Sector Weight rating on Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) ahead of the company’s upcoming investor conference scheduled for October 15. The stock, currently trading at $89.02, is slightly undervalued according to InvestingPro analysis, with analyst price targets ranging from $70 to $135.
The firm noted that while Dollar Tree is expected to outline numerous positive opportunities for its business during the conference, questions regarding consumer response to recent price increases will likely be a focal point for investors. The stock has experienced significant pressure, falling over the last three months despite maintaining a healthy gross profit margin of 35.8%.
KeyBanc’s analysis indicates softening trends for the third quarter to date, prompting the firm to lower its estimates for Dollar Tree’s performance.
The firm’s third-quarter Consumer Survey revealed signs that consumers may be pushing back against the retailer’s pricing strategies, creating potential headwinds for the company.
Despite these concerns, KeyBanc expects Dollar Tree to highlight several positive business opportunities during its investor conference, including initiatives in merchandising, supply chain improvements, share repurchase programs, and store growth strategies.
In other recent news, Dollar Tree has faced several analyst adjustments and strategic developments. Wells Fargo lowered its price target for Dollar Tree to $115, citing concerns about the company’s comparable sales despite a rise in pricing. Jefferies downgraded Dollar Tree’s stock rating to Underperform, with a new price target of $70, due to worries about inflation, management decisions, and tariffs complicating the business model. Bernstein also reduced its price target to $100, maintaining a Market Perform rating, due to challenges in meeting financial targets, particularly concerning operating margins, despite strong top-line momentum.
Additionally, Dollar Tree has broken ground on a new distribution center in Marietta, Oklahoma, replacing a facility destroyed by a tornado in April 2024. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by notable figures, including Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and U.S. Senator James Lankford. In a leadership update, Brent Beebe has been named the next Chief Merchandising Officer, set to take over in April 2026. Beebe, who joined Dollar Tree in 2020, will work closely with the retiring Rick McNeely to ensure a smooth transition.
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