Dollar Tree Option Alert: Mar 21 $80 Calls at the Bid: 2000 vs 13391 OI; Earnings 3/12 Before Open [est] 

Dollar Tree Option Alert: Mar 21 $80 Calls at the Bid: 2000 @ $3.85 vs 13391 OI; Earnings 3/12 Before Open [est] Ref=$75.275

Dollar Tree Option Alert: May 16 $95 Calls at the Ask: 14000 vs 108 OI; Earnings 3/12 Before Open [est] 

Dollar Tree Option Alert: May 16 $95 Calls at the Ask: 14000 @ $2.25 vs 108 OI; Earnings 3/12 Before Open [est] Ref=$74.79

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) Stock

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Dollar Tree operates discount stores across the United States and Canada, with over 8,800 shops under its namesake banner and 7,700 under Family Dollar. About 47% of Dollar Tree's sales in fiscal 2023 were composed of consumables (including food, health and beauty, and cleaning products), around 45% from variety items (including toys and homewares), and over 5% from seasonal items. Dollar Tree sells most of its merchandise at the $1.25 price point and positions its stores in well-populated suburban markets. Conversely, Family Dollar primarily sells consumable merchandise (80% of the banner's sales) at prices below $10. About two thirds of Family Dollar's stores are in urban and suburban markets, with the remaining one third located in rural areas.

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Hooters of America is huddling up with its creditors to cook up a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bankruptcy">bankruptcy restructuring plan</a>. 
The famous BBQ wing chain has enlisted legal heavyweights at Ropes &amp; Gray to prep the filing, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-21/hooters-in-talks-to-prepare-a-bankruptcy-filing-in-coming-months?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>. The court showdown could kick off within the next two months.
Known for its crop-top uniforms and winking owl mascot, Hooters is trying to get its financial house in order with help from turnaround pros at boutique firm Accordion Partners. 
Meanwhile, some of its lenders have brought in Houlihan Lokey to also advise the process.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Else Is On The Bankruptcy Block?</h2>
Hooters isn&#8217;t the only sit-down dining spot feeling the heat of Chapter 11. 
Mediterranean fast-casual chain Rōti, for example, recently sold out of bankruptcy. According to <a href="https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/roti-sold-out-bankruptcy-edible-arrangements-founder">Crain&#8217;s Chicago</a>, a private-equity firm led by the founder of Edible Arrangements agreed to take it over. 
Rōti will retain 17 of its 19 locations once the deal is complete.
The culprit behind these filings? Fewer customers waltzing through doors thanks to <a href="https://www.emarketer.com/content/dining-inflation-remains-higher-than-food-home--forcing-restaurants-compete-on-value">inflation</a>. Plus, supply chain headaches, and soaring interest rates are pushing menu prices skyward. As a result, more folks are opting to cook at home. 
More than a dozen major restaurant groups or franchisees waved the white flag and filed for bankruptcy last year, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38992673/the-craziest-parts-of-the-red-lobster-bankruptcy-story-revealed">Red Lobster</a> and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/11/41700829/deal-dispatch-tgi-fridays-goes-bankrupt-bhp-backtracks-comments-and-more-m-a-news">TGI Fridays</a>. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h2>
<ul>
<li>Family Dollar, a discount retailer owned by Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>), is for sale. Reuters reports that several buyout firms — Apollo Global Management, Sycamore Partners,and Brigade Capital Management — are interested.</li>
</ul>
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<li>HBM Healthcare Investments is shopping Baar, Switzerland-based Swixx Biopharma to potential buyers. Bloomberg put the valuation at about 1.5 billion Swiss francs ($1.7 billion). Jefferies Financial Group Inc. and Centerview Partners are handling <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-20/hbm-is-said-to-consider-1-7-billion-sale-of-swixx-biopharma?sref=TBDibEcD">the sale</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h2>
<ul>
<li>Italian media outlet Daily Il Sole 24 <a href="https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/prada-stretta-versace-esclusiva-quattro-settimane-AGHcQc0C">reports</a> that Prada Group is actively trying to buy Versace. Investment bank Citi is reportedly advising Prada on a potential acquisition. Versace has been under the ownership of Capri Holdings since 2018. Since mid-December, speculation has been mounting that Capri is gearing up to sell Versace, along with another brand in its portfolio—Jimmy Choo. Barclays is advising Capri Holdings to circulate the dossier among potential buyers. This week, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-19/prada-works-with-advisers-to-evaluate-versace-for-possible-bid?srnd=phx-deals&amp;embedded-checkout=true&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">reported</a> that Prada has gained access to Versace&#8217;s latest financial and sales figures.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Carlyle Group, Thoma Bravo, and TA Associates have advanced to the final bidding round for French software firm SmartTrade Technologies, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-20/carlyle-thoma-bravo-shortlisted-in-bidding-for-smarttrade?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a> reports. Current offers value the company at $577 million. Hg, SmartTrade's owner, aims to select a buyer by late March.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Private equity firms are also <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-21/kkr-s-goodpack-sale-is-said-to-attract-apollo-i-squared-stonepeak?sref=TBDibEcD">lining up</a> for Goodpack, a Singapore-based logistics service provider. The price tag is expected to be about $1.5 billion. KKR &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) is on the sell side, while Apollo Global Management Inc., I Squared Capital and Stonepeak Partners are among the bidders.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Off The Block</h2>
<ul>
<li>Alani Nu, a female-focused energy drink brand, agreed to a deal with Celsius (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) for $1.8 billion. This is just the latest in a string of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/06/27846252/could-pepsico-buyout-celsius-holdings-or-monster-beverage-why-m-a-in-energy-drinks-">energy drink deals</a>. Ghost belongs to Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>) and Bang Energy is owned by Monster, and PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) purchased Rockstar Energy for $3.9 billion.</li>
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<li>Valvoline (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VVV#NYSE">VVV</a>) <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250220946779/en/Greenbriar-Signs-Agreement-to-Sell-Breeze-Autocare-to-Valvoline">purchased</a> Breeze Autocare, an automotive maintenance services company, from Greenbriar Equity Group for $625 million. Breeze tapped Jefferies LLC and Piper Sandler &amp; Co. as financial advisors. Kirkland &amp; Ellis LLP handled legal matters. Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC advised Lexington, Kentucky-based Valvoline on the purchase.</li>
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DLTR usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 19 extraordinary options activities for Dollar Tree. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 68% leaning bullish and 21% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $521,613, and 11 are calls, amounting to $1,481,910.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $72.0 to $85.0 for Dollar Tree during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Dollar Tree's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Dollar Tree's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $72.0 to $85.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Dollar Tree 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740167134_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.85</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$770.0K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
<td align="right">147</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>$2.34</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$244.0K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td align="right">58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$170.8K</td>
<td>598</td>
<td align="right">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$168.3K</td>
<td>311</td>
<td align="right">528</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$12.15</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$12.11</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$95.6K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td align="right">94</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dollar Tree</h3>
Dollar Tree operates discount stores across the United States and Canada, with over 8,800 shops under its namesake banner and 7,700 under Family Dollar. About 47% of Dollar Tree's sales in fiscal 2023 were composed of consumables (including food, health and beauty, and cleaning products), around 45% from variety items (including toys and homewares), and over 5% from seasonal items. Dollar Tree sells most of its merchandise at the $1.25 price point and positions its stores in well-populated suburban markets. Conversely, Family Dollar primarily sells consumable merchandise (80% of the banner's sales) at prices below $10. About two thirds of Family Dollar's stores are in urban and suburban markets, with the remaining one third located in rural areas.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Dollar Tree, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Dollar Tree Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,200,981, the price of DLTR is down -2.71% at $74.22. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 19 days.</li>
</ul>
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Dollar Tree shares are trading higher following a report suggesting that Apollo Global, Sycamore and Brigade Capital are competing to acquire Family Dollar.

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Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Thursday.</a>
In fact, many retail and discount store shares are trading lower after Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846469/walmart-q4-earnings-shine-but-soft-fy26-outlook-disappoints-street" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">issued soft first-quarter guidance.</a>
Walmart issued guidance for the 2026 fiscal year first quarter, expecting adjusted earnings per share between 57 cents and 58 cents, versus analysts' estimate of 64 cents. The company also anticipates a net sales increase of 3% to 4%.
Additionally, Walmart expects a 0.5% to 2.0% increase in adjusted operating income. The company said its guidance for net sales and adjusted operating income reflects factors like its acquisition of VIZIO and the challenge of lapping a leap year.
Stock markets dropped in morning trading, with all major US indices falling, The Guardian <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/feb/20/walmart-forecast-shares-spending" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
The report notes that Walmart&#8217;s lackluster forecast signals that US consumer spending is slowing down. It cites Brian Mulberry from Zacks Investment Management, a Walmart investor, who pointed this out as a warning.
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For the past two years, high interest rates and ongoing inflation have slowed U.S. consumer spending, per a report by Reuters. Additionally, President Donald Trump&#8217;s new tariff on Chinese goods, along with potential tariffs on products from India, Mexico, and Canada, has added uncertainty to the economy.
Thus, Target&#8217;s share price could be impacted by Walmart&#8217;s soft guidance, which signals slowing consumer spending and weaker retail performance.
Other competitors of Walmart, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) stock is trading lower by 2.17%, Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) shares are down 1.60%, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) stock is trading lower by 1.78%, and Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) is down over 5%.
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Dollar Tree. Our analysis of options history for Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 46% of traders were bullish, while 46% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 9 were puts, with a value of $875,042, and 4 were calls, valued at $271,340.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $67.0 to $78.0 for Dollar Tree over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Dollar Tree options trades today is 2097.0 with a total volume of 39,395.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Dollar Tree's big money trades within a strike price range of $67.0 to $78.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Dollar Tree 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739304936_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$175.0K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$174.6K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$2.28</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$122.5K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td>350</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$103.5K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$103.5K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dollar Tree</h3>
Dollar Tree operates discount stores across the United States and Canada, with over 8,800 shops under its namesake banner and 7,700 under Family Dollar. About 47% of Dollar Tree's sales in fiscal 2023 were composed of consumables (including food, health and beauty, and cleaning products), around 45% from variety items (including toys and homewares), and over 5% from seasonal items. Dollar Tree sells most of its merchandise at the $1.25 price point and positions its stores in well-populated suburban markets. Conversely, Family Dollar primarily sells consumable merchandise (80% of the banner's sales) at prices below $10. About two thirds of Family Dollar's stores are in urban and suburban markets, with the remaining one third located in rural areas.
In light of the recent options history for Dollar Tree, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Dollar Tree</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 831,027, the DLTR's price is down by -1.99%, now at $72.39. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 29 days.</li>
</ul>
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A Closer Look at Dollar Tree's Options Market Dynamics

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) stock is hovering around its 52-week high, up nearly 14% this year, partly due to its recent $34 million acquisition of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43515894/walmart-stock-hits-new-all-time-highs-company-goes-shopping-for-malls">Monroeville Mall</a> in Pittsburgh. Despite increased investment positions by many funds in Q4, over-optimistic momentum indicators hint at a likely pullback.
What Happened: The stock surged to a 52-week high of $102.58 apiece in trade on Wednesday before the acquisition announcement on Thursday.
As of Thursday&#8217;s close at $102.46 per share, the company&#8217;s simple daily moving averages hinted at a bullish uptrend, owing to strength in the stock, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. The share price was much above its 200-day simple moving average of $77.99, and 50-day average of $93.811. It is also higher than its eight-day average of $99.60 and the 20-day average of $95.54.
The momentum indicators were also very strong. While the positive MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) indicator of 2.60 suggested the potential for upward momentum in the near term, the relative strength index of 79.66 showed that the stock was overbought with a pullback or correction is becoming increasingly likely.
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Who Bought And Sold Walmart In Q4: While the 13F <a href="https://13f.info/cusip/931142103/2024/4/compare/2024/3">filings</a> just disclosed the changes for 2,036 holders as of Thursday, more disclosures for the quarter were still expected.
Among those disclosed, Jennison Associates LLC added 6.86 million WMT shares to its portfolio, increasing its stake by 37% with its investment valued at $2.289 billion as of the fourth quarter end. Similarly, Bank of New York Mellon Corporation added 3.927 million shares or 14%, valuing its investment at $2.893 billion by the end of Dec. 31.
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<td>Company</td>
<td>Holdings (as of Sept. 30)</td>
<td>Holdings (as of Dec. 31)</td>
<td>Change (in %)</td>
<td>Value As Of Dec. 31</td>
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<td>Bank of New York Mellon Corporation</td>
<td>28.093 million</td>
<td>32.020 million</td>
<td>14%</td>
<td>$2.893 billion</td>
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<td>Jennison Associate</td>
<td>18.479 million</td>
<td>25.339 million</td>
<td>37%</td>
<td>$2.289 billion</td>
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<td>Proficio Capital Partners LLC</td>
<td>84,658</td>
<td>1.600 million</td>
<td>1790%</td>
<td>$8.169 million</td>
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<td>Allspring Global Investments Holdings</td>
<td>1.621 million</td>
<td>1.330 million</td>
<td>-18%</td>
<td>$119.718 million</td>
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<td>Nordea Investment Management</td>
<td>3.097 million</td>
<td>2.517 million</td>
<td>-19%</td>
<td>$227.676 million</td>
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<td>Abrdn Plc</td>
<td>1.607 million</td>
<td>1.484 million</td>
<td>-8%</td>
<td>$133.895 million</td>
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Valuation Picture: Walmart stock was 1.77 times more expensive with a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 37.175 as compared to the industry average of 20.93, according to Benzinga Pro.
However, its rival Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) was the most expensive among all its peers with a forward P/E of 57.804, representing a 2.76 times higher valuation as compared to its competitors.
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<td>37.175</td>
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<td>Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>)</td>
<td>57.804</td>
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<td>Target Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>)</td>
<td>14.225</td>
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<td>Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>)</td>
<td>12.034</td>
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<td>Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>)</td>
<td>11.947</td>
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Price Action: WMT was up 0.33% in the premarket on Thursday. The stock has risen 13.4% on a year-to-date basis, whereas the exchange-traded fund tracking S&amp;P 500, SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) advanced 3.35% in the same period. Over the last year, WMT rose by 81.02% and SPY was up 22.32%.
The average price target among 31 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UBER/analyst-ratings">analysts tracked by Benzinga</a> is $96.58 with a ‘buy' rating. The estimates range from $70 to $115 apiece. Recent ratings from Oppenheimer, Wells Fargo, and UBS suggest a $110.33 target, implying a potential upside of 7.19%.
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President Donald Trump's announced tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could impact many sectors and see retailers and companies raising prices on consumers to offset<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43423288/trumps-tariffs-are-here-heres-what-will-get-more-expensive-from-canada-china-and-mexico"> the higher prices.</a>
Here's a look at the sectors and stocks that could be hurt the most by Trump's tariffs and retaliatory efforts by the three countries back on the U.S.
What Happened: Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43427091/as-trump-imposes-tariffs-on-americas-3-largest-trading-partners-this-macro-strategist-call">announced 25% tariffs </a>on imports from Canada and Mexico along with a 10% tariffs on items imported from China. Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Monday the U.S. tariffs on Mexico have been paused for one month. 
Canada fought back with retaliatory measures on U.S. imports.
Trump said he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and plans to speak to the leader again at 3 p.m. ET Monday.
The tariffs were met with anger in Canada where sports fans booed the playing of &#8220;The Star-Spangled Banner,&#8221; the U.S. national anthem, at NBA and NHL sporting events over the weekend, as reported by <a href="https://deadline.com/2025/02/u-s-national-anthem-booed-nhl-nba-games-canada-tariffs-1236276207/">Deadline</a>.
NBA and NHL games involving teams from both countries typically play national anthems ahead of games.
Goods and Sectors Impacted: Here's a look at the top imports from Canada, Mexico and China that will be impacted if the tariffs stick.
Beer and Spirits: One of the companies that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42220682/trump-tariffs-on-mexico-could-affect-beer-why-your-modelo-corona-could-cost-more-next-year">could be hit hardest</a> by the tariff news is Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), an alcohol company that holds the exclusive U.S. license for several of the top imported beer brands in America. Constellation imports brands like Modelo, Corona and Pacifico from Mexico, where they are brewed by Grupo Modelo, which is a unit of Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>).
Modelo is the top imported beer in the U.S., with Corona ranking second. Heineken and Dos Equis XX, which are imported by Heineken USA, a unit of Heineken NV (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEINY#OTC">HEINY</a>), ranked third and fourth on the list of top imported beers. Dos Equis is manufactured in Mexico and imported to the U.S.
Constellation stock is down around 40% since it was flagged as a company to see pressure from tariffs back in November.
The U.S. is also a large importer of tequila, a sector that could be hit hard by tariffs on Mexico.
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Automotive: Several automotive companies like Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Honda Motor Co Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42688941/are-us-vehicles-under-30000-a-thing-of-the-past-trumps-mexico-tariff-plans-could-change-auto-market">have sub-$30,000 vehicles</a> that are partially or fully built in Mexico and Canada. Tariffs on these countries could quickly make these sub-$30,000 vehicles cost more for consumers and eliminate options in the popular starting price point.
Avocados: American imports over 80% of its avocados from Mexico, which could lead to higher prices ahead of Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 9, as <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/02/02/us-news/whats-going-to-get-hit-by-trumps-tariffs-avocados-modelo-and-iphones/">reported </a>by the New York Post. Stocks that could be impacted by higher avocado costs are Mission Produce Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVO#NASDAQ">AVO</a>), Calavo Growers, Inc. (NASDDAQ: CVGW) and Limoneira Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMNR#NASDAQ">LMNR</a>).
Fruits and Vegetables: Canada is the largest supplier of cherry tomatoes for the U.S., which could see higher produce costs for consumers and restaurants.
Smartphones: China is one of the largest exporters of smartphones to the U.S., accounting for an estimated 87% of production according to the report. The iPhone from Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has 95% of production assembled in China as of 2023.
Toys: The Toy Association industry group estimates that 75% of all imported toys come from China, making the sector one area that could be significantly hit by higher tariffs. Hasbro Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>) and Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>) are two stocks that could see pressure with the tariffs impacting one of their key sectors. &nbsp;
Clothing: Imported clothes from e-commerce companies including Shein and PDD Holdings &#8211; ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) brand Temu will see higher prices with the tariff on China. Canadian clothing companies Aritzia and Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) will also be impacted by the tariff news. 
The footwear portion of the clothing sector could see the biggest impact with the Footwear Distributors &amp; Retailers of America estimating that 99% of shoes sold in the U.S. are imported. Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) could be among the companies hit hardest by the tariff news.
Construction: The American Iron and Steel Institute estimates that 25% of American steel comes from Canada and 12% comes from Mexico, which means steel prices could go up. Canadian lumber is also a large export to the U.S., which makes up around 30% of all lumber the country uses. Other construction items like drywall, lime and gypsum come from Mexico, which will put more pressure on homebuilders. The tariffs could lead to home prices going up and putting further pressure on the sector.
Oil: The U.S. is a large importer<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42300450/trump-told-trudeau-canada-could-avoid-tariffs-by-becoming-51st-state-a-look-at-sectors-trade-war-could-impact"> of Canadian oil.</a> While oil will only see a 10% tariff compared to the 25% on other Canadian goods, the sector could likely see a large impact. Companies like Suncor Energy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SU#NYSE">SU</a>), Enbridge (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENB#NYSE">ENB</a>), Canadian Natural Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNQ#NYSE">CNQ</a>) and TC Pipelines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRP#NYSE">TRP</a>)&nbsp;could face significant impacts from the tariffs and a potential blow to the sector.
Transportation: Railway company Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CP#NYSE">CP</a>) and trucking companies Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>) and Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNX#NYSE">KNX</a>) could be impacted by the tariffs and negative impact on trade between the United States and Canada.
Retailers: Dollar stores and discount retailers like Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) could be<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42402629/trump-to-change-dollar-stores-for-good-dollar-tree-exec-says-prepared-to-act"> impacted by the tariffs.</a> Executives warned of the potential impact in late 2024 with the goal of offsetting the higher prices with new product sizes and negotiating lower costs with suppliers. The company also said it would consider stopping the sale of several items due to the planned tariffs.
Price Actions on Monday at publication: The iShares MSCI Canada Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWC#NYSE">EWC</a>) is down 1.46% to $40.62.
The iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWW#NYSE">EWW</a>) is up 2.12% to $50.02.
The iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>) is down 0.29% to $48.27.
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Shares of retail and apparel stocks are trading lower as investors evaluate U.S. tariff risks which may hinder industry sales.

President-elect Donald Trump has made tariffs one of the most talked about items ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. So far, he has not backed down from plans to place or increase tariffs on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">various trade partners</a>, including Canada, Mexico and China.
What Happened: On Tuesday, Trump took things a step further by naming a new agency tasked with overseeing tariffs.
"For far too long, we have relied on taxing our Great People using the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Though soft and pathetically weak Trade agreements, the American Economy has delivered growth and prosperity to the World, while taxing ourselves," Trump <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113827650534234057">said </a>in a post on Truth Social. "I am today announcing that I will create the EXTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE to collect our Tariffs, Duties and all Revenue that come from Foreign sources."
Trump intends for Jan. 20 — inauguration day — to be the birthdate for the so-called &#8220;External Revenue Service.&#8221; Normally, a new law would need to be passed first to create a new bureau or statutory body.
"We will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying, FINALLY, their fair share,&#8221; Trump added. 
It&#8217;s worth noting that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, already oversees tariffs and revenue from foreign countries. Its key functions include collecting customs duties and tariffs. The CBP also enforces trade laws and ensures revenue accountability as one of the federal government's largest revenue collectors.
Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers are already scrutinizing Trump&#8217;s External Revenue Service plan. "No amount of silly rebranding will hide the fact that Trump is planning a multi-trillion-dollar tax hike on American families and small businesses to pay for another round of tax handouts to the rich," Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, <a href="https://www.finance.senate.gov/chairmans-news/wyden-statement-on-trumps-so-called-external-revenue-service">said</a> in a statement.
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Why It's Important: Trump's plans to place tariffs on three of the country's largest trade partners have led to many question marks on how the other countries will respond and if items will get more expensive for American consumers as a trade off.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/12/42536470/costco-warns-that-tariffs-raise-prices-trump-team-says-trade-policies-will-make-life-affordable">Retail executives</a> Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) have already warned about tariffs on earnings calls. Tariffs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42402629/trump-to-change-dollar-stores-for-good-dollar-tree-exec-says-prepared-to-act">could mean higher prices</a> for consumers, less product assortment or a change to product sizes, they say.
Trump joked that Canada <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42300450/trump-told-trudeau-canada-could-avoid-tariffs-by-becoming-51st-state-a-look-at-sectors-trade-war-could-impact">could become the</a> 51st state of America to avoid tariffs. While the country <a href="https://apnews.com/article/canada-trump-chretien-51st-state-ad9749047d0b627eed56be22f43ea7cd">isn't ready</a> to do that, a new report signals the country could be working on avoiding the tariffs.
Canadian ambassador Kirsten Hillman said Canada is prepared to buy more items from the U.S., as <a href="https://apnews.com/article/canada-ambassador-us-trump-hillman-9ced5ba12cd6526a2bbb4a810fa9af18">reported </a>by the Associated Press. The move would ensure that there is not a deficit for America in its trade with Canada.
Hillman warned that a plan to put tariffs on all Canadian products will lead to prices going up for Americans.
"And at a time when the cost of living is challenging, when food prices are high, it seems like the wrong direction to go in," Hillman said.
Top items exported from Canada to the U.S. include oil, gas and automotive parts. These industries could see higher-priced goods under Trump's tariff plan.
Large Canadian oil companies Suncor Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SU#NYSE">SU</a>), Enbridge (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENB#NYSE">ENB</a>), Canadian Natural Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNQ#NYSE">CNQ</a>) and TC Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRP#NYSE">TRP</a>) could face significant impacts from the tariffs and a potential blow to the sector.
Railway company Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CP#NYSE">CP</a>) and trucking companies Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NASDAQ">ODFL</a>) and Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNX#NYSE">KNX</a>) could also be impacted by the tariffs and the negative impact on trade between the United States and Canada.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has recently shown a serious focus on migration and security, two of Trump's vocal demands to keep the U.S. from placing tariffs on the country, as reported by Reuters.
Sheinbaum has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/25/01/42895985/trump-and-mexican-president-sheinbaum-spirited-clash-over-territorial-renaming-tariffs-and-cartels">publicly sparred with Trump</a>, but it remains to be seen if she will be able to avoid tariffs for Mexico.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Honda Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) are among the automotive companies that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42688941/are-us-vehicles-under-30000-a-thing-of-the-past-trumps-mexico-tariff-plans-could-change-auto-market">have sub-$30,000 vehicles </a>that are partially or fully built in Mexico and Canada.
Higher tariffs on China could rattle the American economy as the country remains a major source of many exported goods. To get ahead of potential tariff increases, China saw its exports up 10.7% in the month of December, NPR <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/01/13/nx-s1-5258024/china-exports-us-tariffs">reported</a>.
The growth was higher than estimates of 7% and could show that companies and China are taking proactive approaches to get ahead of higher-costing goods.
ETF Price Action: The iShares MSCI Canada ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWC#NYSE">EWC</a>) is up 0.3% to $39.94 on Tuesday. The ETF is up 11% over the last year and down 4.5% over the last month.
The iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWW#NYSE">EWW</a>) is up 1.5% to $48.15 on Tuesday. The ETF is down 25.3% over the last year and down 6.4% over the last month.
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Dollar Tree's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NYSE">DLTR</a>) short percent of float has risen 14.84% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.99 million shares sold short, which is 6.19% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.92 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Dollar Tree Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736860522_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Dollar Tree has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Dollar Tree's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Dollar Tree's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.64%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

How Is The Market Feeling About Dollar Tree?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DLTR, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Dollar Tree.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 75% bullish and 25%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $189,850, and 4 are calls, for a total amount of $149,310.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $55.0 to $105.0 for Dollar Tree during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Dollar Tree options trades today is 1512.12 with a total volume of 601.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Dollar Tree's big money trades within a strike price range of $55.0 to $105.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Dollar Tree Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735328729_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$8.95</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$90.2K</td>
<td>681</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$12.05</td>
<td>$12.2</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$58.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">171</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>508</td>
<td align="right">114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.55</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$34.7K</td>
<td>805</td>
<td align="right">53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.2</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>7.9K</td>
<td align="right">96</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dollar Tree</h3>
Dollar Tree operates discount stores across the United States and Canada, with over 8,800 shops under its namesake banner and 7,700 under Family Dollar. About 47% of Dollar Tree's sales in fiscal 2023 were composed of consumables (including food, health and beauty, and cleaning products), around 45% from variety items (including toys and homewares), and over 5% from seasonal items. Dollar Tree sells most of its merchandise at the $1.25 price point and positions its stores in well-populated suburban markets. Conversely, Family Dollar primarily sells consumable merchandise (80% of the banner's sales) at prices below $10. About two thirds of Family Dollar's stores are in urban and suburban markets, with the remaining one third located in rural areas.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Dollar Tree, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Dollar Tree</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,242,256, the DLTR's price is up by 0.39%, now at $76.49. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Dollar Tree</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $78.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Market Perform rating on Dollar Tree, which currently sits at a price target of $70. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Guggenheim continues to hold a Buy rating for Dollar Tree, targeting a price of $100. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group continues to hold a Market Perform rating for Dollar Tree, targeting a price of $75. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Market Perform rating on Dollar Tree, maintaining a target price of $75. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $72. 
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Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) announced a turnaround plan in 2024 that includes a pivot towards smaller-format Macy's locations. Macy's also continues to expand its highly-curated, small-format Bloomie's concept, which features a mix of established and trendy pop-up brands tailored to local preferences.
The smaller, more accessible Macy's locations drew a higher share of weekday visitors and local customers than Macy's traditional stores in the third quarter of 2024, according to Placer.ai.  
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Placer.ai's data shows the average number of visits to each discount and dollar store location remained essentially flat compared to 2023, while visits to superstores and grocery stores grew by 2.8% and 1%, respectively.&nbsp;
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Dollar Tree's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NYSE">DLTR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 22.06% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.53 million shares sold short, which is 5.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.52 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Dollar Tree Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735047911_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Dollar Tree has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Dollar Tree's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Dollar Tree's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.30%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into Dollar Tree's Recent Short Interest

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DLTR, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for Dollar Tree.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 60% bullish and 30%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $31,732, and 9, calls, for a total amount of $698,144.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $65.0 and $125.0 for Dollar Tree, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Dollar Tree's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Dollar Tree's significant trades, within a strike price range of $65.0 to $125.0, over the past month.
<h3>Dollar Tree Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734975029_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$214.2K</td>
<td>446</td>
<td align="right">215</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$112.8K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td align="right">417</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$108.9K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td align="right">761</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.99</td>
<td>$2.79</td>
<td>$2.79</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$63.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">227</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$9.95</td>
<td>$9.25</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$48.7K</td>
<td>801</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dollar Tree</h3>
Dollar Tree operates discount stores across the United States and Canada, with over 8,600 shops under its namesake banner and nearly 7,800 under Family Dollar. About 47% of Dollar Tree's sales in fiscal 2023 were composed of consumables (including food, health and beauty, and cleaning products), around 45% from variety items (including toys and homewares), and over 5% from seasonal items. The Dollar Tree banner sells most of its merchandise at the $1.25 price point and positions its stores in well-populated suburban markets. Conversely, Family Dollar primarily sells consumable merchandise (80% of the banner's sales) at prices below $10. About two-thirds of Family Dollar's stores are located in urban and suburban markets, with the remaining one-third located in rural areas.
<h3>Current Position of Dollar Tree</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 897,891, the DLTR's price is down by -0.33%, now at $72.7. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 79 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Dollar Tree</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $79.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital persists with their Hold rating on Dollar Tree, maintaining a target price of $75. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from BMO Capital keeps a Market Perform rating on Dollar Tree with a target price of $70. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their In-Line rating on Dollar Tree, maintaining a target price of $92. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Dollar Tree, which currently sits at a price target of $75. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Dollar Tree, targeting a price of $83. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on DLTR Options

In the preceding three months, 16 analysts have released ratings for Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Dollar Tree and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $78.81, accompanied by a high estimate of $100.00 and a low estimate of $65.00. Experiencing a 0.78% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $79.43. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734696039_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The standing of Dollar Tree among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Heinbockel</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Chukumba</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelly Bania</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Lejuez</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peter Keith</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Binder</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelly Bania</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Greg Melich</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Fletcher</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karen Short</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Dollar Tree. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Dollar Tree compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Dollar Tree's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Dollar Tree's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLTR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Dollar Tree analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Dollar Tree Better</h2>
Dollar Tree operates discount stores across the United States and Canada, with over 8,600 shops under its namesake banner and nearly 7,800 under Family Dollar. About 47% of Dollar Tree's sales in fiscal 2023 were composed of consumables (including food, health and beauty, and cleaning products), around 45% from variety items (including toys and homewares), and over 5% from seasonal items. The Dollar Tree banner sells most of its merchandise at the $1.25 price point and positions its stores in well-populated suburban markets. Conversely, Family Dollar primarily sells consumable merchandise (80% of the banner's sales) at prices below $10. About two-thirds of Family Dollar's stores are located in urban and suburban markets, with the remaining one-third located in rural areas.
<h3>Key Indicators: Dollar Tree's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Dollar Tree's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 October, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 3.46%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 3.08%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Dollar Tree's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 3.11%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Dollar Tree's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 1.02%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 1.38.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman maintains Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) with a Market Perform and maintains $75 price target.

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Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Market Perform on Dollar Tree, Maintains $75 Price Target

Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) shares are trading slightly lower on Thursday. The company has named Michael C. Creedon, Jr. as its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42573340/dollar-tree-names-michael-c-creedon-jr-as-chief-executive-officer" rel="noreferrer noopener">permanent Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.</a>
Creedon, who joined the company in 2022 as Chief Operating Officer, had served as Interim CEO since November 2024 following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41727856">Rick Dreiling&#8217;s departure.</a>
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, DLTR stock has lost over 48% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco S&amp;P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSPS#NYSE">RSPS</a>).
Over the past two years, Creedon has taken on increasing responsibilities, managing Dollar Tree&#8217;s vast network of over 16,000 stores and 200,000 associates across both Dollar Tree and Family Dollar banners.
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The company&#8217;s Board of Directors expressed unanimous confidence in Creedon&#8217;s leadership, citing his deep understanding of the business, strategic vision, and ability to collaborate effectively with the organization. Edward (Ned) J. Kelly III, Chairman of the Board, highlighted Creedon&#8217;s success in earning the trust and respect of the entire Dollar Tree team.
Before joining Dollar Tree, Creedon had an extensive career at Advance Auto Parts, most recently as Executive Vice President and President of U.S. Stores. He also held leadership positions at Tyco International and ADT Security.
In a <a target="_blank" href="http://Dollar Tree Boosts Annual Outlook After Q3 Performance, Talks Family Dollar Strategic Review" rel="noreferrer noopener">press release dated December 4</a>, Dollar Tree said it expects fiscal year 2024 sales of $30.7 billion &#8211; $30.9 billion,&nbsp;compared to prior guidance&nbsp;of $30.6 billion- $30.9 billion.
The company expects to deliver comparable store net sales growth in the low-single-digits for the enterprise and both the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar segments.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, Dollar Tree forecasts sales of $8.1 billion &#8211; $8.3 billion, based on comparable store net sales growth in the low single digits for the enterprise and both the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar segments.
Price Action: DLTR stock is down 0.66% at $68.81 at last check Thursday.
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Creedon joined Dollar Tree in 2022 as Chief Operating Officer and over the past two years has taken on increasing levels of responsibility.
In November 2024, Creedon was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Rick Dreiling. Creedon has responsibility for leading more than 200,000 associates and more than 16,000 stores across the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar banners.

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