Summary
Dollar Tree, Inc. reported solid financial results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2017, demonstrating continued sales growth and improved profitability. For the thirteen weeks ended July 29, 2017, net sales increased by 5.7% to $5.28 billion, driven by new store openings and a 2.4% increase in comparable store net sales across both the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar segments. Gross profit margin improved to 30.8%, reflecting better cost management, and operating income saw a significant increase of 17.4% year-over-year to $419.5 million. Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.98 from $0.72 in the prior year period. The company also highlighted progress in integrating the Family Dollar stores and initiatives to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency within its Family Dollar segment. For the twenty-six weeks ended July 29, 2017, net sales grew by 4.8% to $10.57 billion. While the overall operating income margin saw a slight decrease due to a significant receivable impairment charge, adjusted for this, the underlying operational performance remained strong, with an increase in gross profit margin and controlled selling, general, and administrative expenses. The company maintained compliance with its debt covenants and has a healthy liquidity position, with ample availability under its revolving credit facility.
Financial Highlights
43 data points| Revenue | $5.28B |
| Cost of Revenue | $3.65B |
| Gross Profit | $1.63B |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.21B |
| Operating Income | $419.50M |
| Net Income | $233.80M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.99 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.98 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 236.70M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 237.40M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales increased by 5.7% to $5.28 billion for the 13 weeks ended July 29, 2017, and by 4.8% to $10.57 billion for the 26 weeks ended July 29, 2017.
- 2Comparable store net sales increased by 2.4% for the 13-week period and 1.2% for the 26-week period, indicating positive same-store performance across both segments.
- 3Gross profit margin improved to 30.8% for both the 13-week and 26-week periods, up from 30.3% and 30.4% respectively in the prior year, indicating better cost control and merchandise management.
- 4Operating income for the 13-week period increased by 17.4% to $419.5 million, and for the 26-week period, it increased by 4.2% to $808.3 million (excluding a $53.5 million receivable impairment).
- 5Diluted EPS for the 13 weeks ended July 29, 2017, rose to $0.98 from $0.72 in the prior year, demonstrating improved bottom-line performance.
- 6The company reported a $53.5 million receivable impairment charge related to the divestiture of Family Dollar stores to Dollar Express, which impacted reported net income and operating income for the 26-week period.
- 7Dollar Tree continues to execute its strategic initiatives, including the Family Dollar renovation program and expansion of frozen and refrigerated merchandise in Dollar Tree stores, which are contributing to sales growth.