Business Segments · Selling, general and administrative expenses

Reportable Segment — Selling, general and administrative expenses

Dollar Tree Reportable Segment — Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 9.0% to $1.38B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 28, 2026
Rolls up toSG&A

How to read this metric

Rising expenses relative to sales can indicate operational inefficiency, while a decrease suggests effective cost control.

Detailed definition

These are the operating expenses required to run the business segment, excluding the direct cost of goods. This includes...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense metric used to evaluate segment-level overhead management.

Metric ID: dltr_segment_reportable_segment_selling_general_and_administrative_expenses

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.27B$1.38B
QoQ Change+9.0%
YoY Change+9.0%
Range$1.27B$1.38B
Avg YoY Growth+9.0%
Median YoY Growth+9.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dollar Tree's reportable segment — selling, general and administrative expenses?
Dollar Tree (DLTR) reported reportable segment — selling, general and administrative expenses of $1.38B in Q1 2026.
What does reportable segment — selling, general and administrative expenses mean?
The day-to-day operating costs of running a specific business segment.