Dollar Tree (DLTR) Q2 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures

Dollar Tree (DLTR) is expected to report Q2 earnings of $1.12 per share, according to analysts, representing a 45.5% jump compared with the year-ago quarter. Revenue is forecast at $4.85 billion, up 6.2% year over year. The consensus EPS estimate has not changed over the last 30 days, and the article frames that lack of movement as a sign of analysts staying with their initial projection. It then lists model inputs for the retailer: analysts expect same-store net sales of 3.1% versus 6.5% reported a year earlier. Ending stores are projected at 9,468, up from 9,148. Selling square footage is forecast at 84 million square feet, compared with 81 million last year, while new stores are expected at 104 (down from 106). Operating income for Dollar Tree is projected at $402.57 million, versus $367.00 million a year ago. Over the past month, shares gained 9.2% versus the Zacks S&P 500’s 2.3%, and DLTR carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).