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Feb 01

Dollar Tree Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Dollar Tree reported its Q4 2024 results, showing modest sales growth but a decline in operating income and profitability metrics.

Key Takeaways

Dollar Tree's Q4 2024 results reflected a 0.7% increase in net sales to $4.9967 billion, with same-store net sales growth of 2.0%. Operating income fell by 26.5% to $533.6 million. GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $1.86, and adjusted consolidated EPS was $2.29. The company also reported a gross profit of $1.8798 billion, with a decline in gross margin to 37.6%.

Net sales increased slightly by 0.7% to $4.9967 billion.

Operating income decreased by 26.5% to $533.6 million.

GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.86, with adjusted consolidated EPS at $2.29.

Gross profit decreased 2.8% to $1.8798 billion, with a gross margin of 37.6%.

Total Revenue
$5B
Previous year: $8.64B
-42.2%
EPS
$2.29
Previous year: $2.55
-10.2%
Same-store sales growth
2%
Change in customer traffic
0.7%
Change in average ticket
1.3%
Gross Profit
$1.88B
Previous year: $2.39B
-21.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.26B
Previous year: $643M
+95.5%
Free Cash Flow
$563M
Total Assets
$18.6B
Previous year: $23B
-19.0%

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Forward Guidance

For full-year fiscal 2025, Dollar Tree expects net sales between $18.5 billion and $19.1 billion and adjusted EPS from continuing operations between $5.00 and $5.50. The company also anticipates a negative impact of $0.30 to $0.35 on earnings due to only half-year reimbursement from Family Dollar transition services.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected net sales growth of 3% to 5%.
  • Planned cost optimizations post Family Dollar divestiture.
  • Continued focus on Dollar Tree’s multi-price format expansion.
  • Strong customer acceptance of expanded assortment.
  • Enhanced capital allocation and share repurchase potential.

Challenges Ahead

  • Negative EPS impact from half-year TSA reimbursement shortfall.
  • Higher shared service expense burden during the first half of fiscal 2025.
  • Uncertainty from pending antitrust approval for Family Dollar sale.
  • Potential macroeconomic headwinds affecting consumer spending.
  • Continued cost pressures from freight, shrink, and store-related expenses.