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Dollar TreeDLTR +0.29%80 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $8.19 as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates DLTR with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $145.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 260 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar Tree ranks worse than 73.08% on this metric.
Dollar Tree's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was $2.70.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was $8.20.
Dollar Tree's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Jul. 2026 was $2.70.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was $8.23.
During the past 12 months, Dollar Tree's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 56.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -5.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -1.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, Dollar Tree's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 51.20% per year. The lowest was -10.20% per year. And the median was 13.25% per year.
Dollar Tree (NAS:DLTR) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
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Dollar Tree Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Dollar Tree Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar Tree's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
DLTR vs DG, BJ, TBBB: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar Tree's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Dollar Tree PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar Tree's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar Tree's PE Ratio falls into.
Dollar Tree Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Dollar Tree's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $8.19
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $8.19 mean?
Dollar Tree (DLTR) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $8.19 as of Jul. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Dollar Tree and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #190 out of 260 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is Dollar Tree's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Dollar Tree's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $8.19. The Retail - Defensive industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.65. Dollar Tree's value of $8.19 is 7.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #190 out of 260 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dollar Tree has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar Tree's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to DG and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar Tree ranks #190 out of 260 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Dollar Tree in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.65. Dollar Tree's value of $8.19 is 7.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.65, based on 260 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar Tree's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $8.19 is 7.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Dollar Tree and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar Tree's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $8.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dollar Tree stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar Tree (DLTR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $145.22, compared to a current price of $131.42 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $8.19 and 7.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.65. Dollar Tree's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar Tree (DLTR), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $8.19 as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Dollar Tree (DLTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar Tree stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $131.42 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $145.22.
GuruFocus considers Dollar Tree to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DLTR:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $8.19
GF Value™: $145.22 vs. price of $131.42 (9.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#190 of 260)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1986, Dollar Tree operates almost 9,000 small-box discount stores across the United States and Canada, offering roughly 85% of its merchandise under $2. The chain targets value-conscious suburban and urban shoppers with a mix of consumables (49% of sales), variety (45%), and seasonal goods (6%). In fiscal 2025, Dollar Tree generated over $19 billion in sales, through its multi-price strategy, higher-margin discretionary assortments, and private-label products that account for nearly one-third of sales.
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