Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Dollar Tree Cash & Equivalents increased by 40.3% to $1.01B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 23.2%, from $1.31B to $1.01B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -13.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ1 2026May 28, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and financial flexibility; lower levels may signal potential cash flow issues.

Detailed definition

This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term inve...

Peer comparison

A universal metric for assessing a company's immediate financial health.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.52B$767.70M$754.80M$1.04B$1.27B$742.40M$506.90M$711.30M$942.00M$582.80M$515.60M$757.20M$691.70M$644.40M$772.70M$1.51B$1.31B$757.30M$594.80M$717.80M$1.01B
QoQ Change-49.5%-1.7%+37.6%+22.5%-41.6%-31.7%+40.3%+32.4%-38.1%-11.5%+46.9%-8.7%-6.8%+19.9%+95.6%-13.2%-42.2%-21.5%+20.7%+40.3%
YoY Change-16.4%-3.3%-32.8%-31.5%-25.9%-21.5%+1.7%+6.5%-26.6%+10.6%+49.9%+99.6%+89.6%+17.5%-23.0%-52.5%-23.2%
Range$506.90M$1.52B
CAGR-7.9%
Avg YoY Growth+1.1%
Median YoY Growth-16.4%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dollar Tree's cash & equivalents?
Dollar Tree (DLTR) reported cash & equivalents of $1.01B in Q1 2026.
How has Dollar Tree's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Dollar Tree's cash & equivalents decreased by 23.2% year-over-year, from $1.31B to $1.01B.
What is the long-term trend for Dollar Tree's cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Dollar Tree's cash & equivalents has grown at a -13.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.46B to $717.80M.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.