Gotham Asset Management 13F: Adds $16M to DLTR Stake
Gotham Asset Management increased its Dollar Tree stake by 50.6%, adding 133,424 shares.
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Gotham Asset Management added 133,424 shares to its stake in Dollar Tree, Inc. ($DLTR), a 50.63% increase, according to a 13F filing with the SEC dated May 15, 2026. It reported 396,946 shares worth $48.01 million at the end of the quarter.
Since the filing, $DLTR is up 6.0% after 1 week, up 26.0% after 1 month and up 38.6% to date (from the $89.58 close on May 15, 2026).
Find the original: Gotham Asset Management 13F filings on SEC EDGAR
Key Points
- Gotham Asset Management increased its stake in Dollar Tree by 50.6%, adding 133,424 shares for a total of 396,946 shares worth $47.38 million.
- Dollar Tree's market cap is approximately $21.89 billion with a P/E ratio of 18.3 and a 52-week range of $84.71 to $142.40.
- Insiders sold shares in early April, while analysts have mixed ratings, with targets ranging from $98 to $136.
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Gotham Asset Management has increased its stake in Dollar Tree, Inc. (NasdaqGS: DLTR) by 50.6%, according to a recent SEC filing. The fund added 133,424 shares during the reporting period, bringing its total holdings to 396,946 shares, valued at approximately $47.38 million.
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What Changed in Gotham Asset Management's Dollar Tree Position
Gotham Asset Management significantly boosted its investment in Dollar Tree by adding 133,424 shares. This move increased its holdings by 50.6%, resulting in a total of 396,946 shares, with the stake now valued at about $47.38 million as of the latest filing.
Other Institutional Activity in Dollar Tree
Other major investors have also been active in Dollar Tree. FMR LLC increased its holdings by 3,348,328 shares, bringing its total to 19,494,395 shares worth approximately $2.13 billion, a 20.7% increase. BlackRock, Inc., however, reduced its stake slightly by 93,341 shares, now holding 15,823,066 shares valued at $1.73 billion, a 0.6% decrease. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 12,153,739 shares, valued at around $1.33 billion. Meanwhile, State Street Corp decreased its holdings by 126,711 shares, ending with 9,128,960 shares worth about $999.71 million, a 1.4% reduction.
Dollar Tree, Inc. Stock Down 2.8%
Shares of Dollar Tree, Inc. traded near $119.35 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $21.89 billion. Its P/E ratio stands at 18.3, with a forward P/E of 14.9, indicating investor expectations of future earnings growth. Dollar Tree's stock has seen a 52-week low of $84.71 and a high of $142.40. The stock's 50-day moving average is $101.45, while the 200-day moving average is $109.32. The company maintains a current ratio of 1.16 and a quick ratio of 0.32, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 216.52.
Recent Earnings
In its most recent earnings report, Dollar Tree posted revenue of $19.75 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 7.2%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) was reported at $6.23. Dollar Tree's net margin stands at 6.51%, and it boasts a return on equity (ROE) of 33.98%. The next earnings date is scheduled for September 2, 2026.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
3 target cuts vs 2 raises.
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EPS & revenue
EPS beat estimates by 10.6%. Revenue missed estimates by 1.7%.
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Profit surprise
EBITDA missed by 23 percent. Operating income beat by 2 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Expectations were about average.
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Analyst signal
1 downgrade, 2 target raises, 3 target cuts.
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Earnings quality
Gross margin up 1.3 points. Operating margin up 1.2 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
Dollar Tree reported earnings per share of 1.74 dollars, beating the expected 1.53 dollars. However, revenue came in at about 4.98 billion dollars, slightly below the expected 5.06 billion dollars. The transcript does not contain sufficient detail on management commentary to describe the quarter or outlook.
Guidance No forward guidance was provided in the earnings call.
Underwhelming report. Mixed results that may lead to slightly lower expectations.
Insider Buying and Selling at Dollar Tree, Inc.
Several insider transactions occurred on April 1, 2026. Chief Legal Officer Mitchell John Jr. sold 980 shares at an average price of $108.70. Chief Accounting Officer Aditya Maheshwari sold 773 shares, and Chief People Officer Steven Schumacher sold 1,981 shares, all at the same price. Chief Merchandising Officer Brent Beebe sold 631 shares, while CEO Michael Creedon Jr. sold 10,224 shares. Additionally, Steven Schumacher purchased 6,899 shares on the same day.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On May 29, 2026, BNP Paribas maintained a sell rating with a $98 price target on Dollar Tree. Truist Securities maintained a buy rating with a target of $136, and Guggenheim also kept a buy rating with a $135 target. Morgan Stanley maintained a hold rating with a $130 target. Freedom Broker downgraded the stock to hold with a $124 target on May 28. The consensus among 24 analysts is a mixed outlook, with a mean target price of $125.
About Dollar Tree, Inc.
Dollar Tree, Inc. operates a chain of retail discount stores in the U.S. and Canada under the Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree Canada brands. The company sells a range of products including everyday consumables, toys, gifts, and seasonal items. Founded in 1986, Dollar Tree is headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, and employs approximately 150,000 people. The company is led by CEO Mr. Stewart F. Glendinning J.D.
Bottom Line
Gotham Asset Management's decision to increase its stake in Dollar Tree by over 50% highlights its confidence in the discount retailer. Investors will be keen to see how Dollar Tree performs in the coming months, especially with the next earnings report due in September. As always, 13F filings reflect past positions and may not indicate current holdings.
Source: Gotham Asset Management's 13F filing on $DLTR (May 15, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Find the original filing: Gotham Asset Management 13F filings on SEC EDGAR. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts