Dollar Tree Stock Slides Despite Strong Earnings Due to Tariff Concerns
Dollar Tree shares fell sharply despite reporting better-than-expected Q2 earnings and raising guidance. The discount retailer posted a 6.5% increase in same-store sales and 12.3% revenue growth to $4.57 billion, beating estimates. However, investor focus shifted to tariff-related headwinds and flat EPS projections, driving the stock down nearly 9%.
The company's margin stability and one-time inventory benefits couldn't offset concerns about wage pressures and tariff impacts. Dollar Tree's recent divestiture of Family Dollar closes a costly chapter, but market sentiment remains cautious about future profitability in the face of macroeconomic challenges.