Earnings Per Share
EPS (Basic, Continuing)
Dollar Tree EPS (Basic, Continuing) decreased by 30.2% to $1.76 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 19.7%, from $1.47 to $1.76. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), EPS (Basic, Continuing) shows a downward trend with a -4.0% 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 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026May 28, 2026
How to read this metric
Rising basic EPS from continuing operations indicates that the core business is becoming more profitable per share.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, derived excl...
Peer comparison
Used by analysts to compare the core earnings performance of companies within the same industry.
Metric ID:
eps_basic_continuingHistorical Data
17 periods
| 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 | $1.68 | $1.68 | $1.68 | $1.68 | $1.32 | $0.85 | $1.16 | $2.44 | $1.23 | $0.66 | $1.09 | $1.86 | $1.47 | $0.75 | $1.20 | $2.52 | $1.76 |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -21.4% | -35.6% | +36.5% | +110.3% | -49.6% | -46.3% | +65.2% | +70.6% | -21.0% | -49.0% | +60.0% | +110.0% | -30.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -21.4% | -49.4% | -31.0% | +45.2% | -6.8% | -22.4% | -6.0% | -23.8% | +19.5% | +13.6% | +10.1% | +35.5% | +19.7% |
Range$0.66 – $2.52
CAGR+1.2%
Avg YoY Growth-1.3%
Median YoY Growth-6.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dollar Tree's eps (basic, continuing)?
- Dollar Tree (DLTR) reported eps (basic, continuing) of $1.76 in Q1 2026.
- How has Dollar Tree's eps (basic, continuing) changed year-over-year?
- Dollar Tree's eps (basic, continuing) increased by 19.7% year-over-year, from $1.47 to $1.76.
- What is the long-term trend for Dollar Tree's eps (basic, continuing)?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Dollar Tree's eps (basic, continuing) has grown at a -4.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.72 to $5.94.
- What does eps (basic, continuing) mean?
- The profit per share generated solely from the company's ongoing business activities.