Earnings Per Share
EPS (Basic)
Dollar Tree EPS (Basic) decreased by 29.6% to $1.76 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.3%, from $1.61 to $1.76. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Basic) shows relatively stable performance with a 1.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 28, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher EPS generally indicates better profitability and is a key driver of stock valuation.
Detailed definition
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income available to common shareholders by the weighted avera...
Peer comparison
The most widely used metric for comparing profitability across different companies in the same sector.
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eps_basicHistorical Data
21 periods
| Q1 '21 | Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.61 | $1.24 | $0.96 | $2.01 | $2.38 | $1.61 | $1.20 | $2.04 | $1.35 | $0.91 | $0.97 | -$7.85 | $1.38 | $0.62 | $1.09 | -$17.18 | $1.61 | $0.91 | $1.20 | $2.50 | $1.76 |
| QoQ Change | — | -23.0% | -22.6% | +109.4% | +18.4% | -32.4% | -25.5% | +70.0% | -33.8% | -32.6% | +6.6% | -909.3% | +117.6% | -55.1% | +75.8% | <-999% | +109.4% | -43.5% | +31.9% | +108.3% | -29.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +47.8% | +29.8% | +25.0% | +1.5% | -43.3% | -43.5% | -19.2% | -484.8% | +2.2% | -31.9% | +12.4% | -118.9% | +16.7% | +46.8% | +10.1% | +114.6% | +9.3% |
Range-$17.18 – $2.50
CAGR+1.8%
Avg YoY Growth-25.0%
Median YoY Growth+9.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dollar Tree's eps (basic)?
- Dollar Tree (DLTR) reported eps (basic) of $1.76 in Q1 2026.
- How has Dollar Tree's eps (basic) changed year-over-year?
- Dollar Tree's eps (basic) increased by 9.3% year-over-year, from $1.61 to $1.76.
- What is the long-term trend for Dollar Tree's eps (basic)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Dollar Tree's eps (basic) has grown at a 1.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.82 to $6.22.
- What does eps (basic) mean?
- The total net profit divided by the number of shares held by investors.