Dollar Tree Stock Slides -9.9%, A 5-Day Losing Spree
Dollar Tree (DLTR) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -9.9% return. The company has lost about $1.7 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $18 Bil. The stock remains 13.5% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.2% for the S&P 500.
DLTR operates fixed-price and discount retail stores offering general merchandise and consumable products through two main segments. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell DLTR.
DLTR stock has fallen meaningfully recently and we currently find it attractive. While this may feel like an opportunity, there is significant risk in relying on a single stock. On the other hand, there is a huge value to a broader diversified approach we take with Trefis High Quality Portfolio. We go beyond just equities. Is a portfolio of 10% commodities, 10% gold, and 2% crypto in addition to equities and bonds – likely to return more during the next 1-3 years, and protect you better if markets crash 20%? We have crunched the numbers.
Comparing DLTR Stock Returns With The S&P 500
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The following table summarizes the return for DLTR stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | DLTR | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -3.0% | -0.4% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -9.9% | 0.4% |
| 1M (21D) | -14.4% | 3.4% |
| 3M (63D) | -18.8% | 7.2% |
| YTD 2025 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2024 | -47.2% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 0.4% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 0.7% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: DLTR Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 64 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 69 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 41 | 50 |
| 4D | 14 | 9 |
| 5D | 2 | 5 |
| 6D | 4 | 3 |
| 7D or more | 3 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 64 | 69 |
Key Financials for Dollar Tree (DLTR)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $16.8 Bil | $17.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.8 Bil | $1.5 Bil |
| Net Income | $-998.4 Mil | $-3.0 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2026 FQ1 | 2026 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $4.6 Bil | $4.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $384.1 Mil | $231.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $343.4 Mil | $188.4 Mil |
The losing streak DLTR stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.