Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR)

Operating profit margin

		Feb 3, 2024	Oct 28, 2023	Jul 29, 2023	Apr 29, 2023	Jan 28, 2023	Oct 29, 2022	Jul 30, 2022	Apr 30, 2022	Jan 29, 2022	Oct 30, 2021	Jul 31, 2021	May 1, 2021	Jan 30, 2021	Oct 31, 2020	Aug 1, 2020	May 2, 2020	Feb 1, 2020	Nov 2, 2019	Aug 3, 2019	May 4, 2019
Operating income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	-881,800	1,627,300	1,706,900	1,924,500	2,236,300	2,197,000	2,126,200	2,023,000	1,811,400	1,914,200	2,069,200	2,041,900	1,887,900	1,455,700	1,348,600	1,242,600	1,262,200	-1,134,600	-1,105,200	-991,600
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	30,603,800	29,684,600	29,309,700	28,752,900	28,331,700	27,691,600	27,169,400	26,744,100	26,321,200	26,008,500	25,767,800	25,702,200	25,509,300	25,056,700	24,625,900	24,088,900	23,610,800	23,500,700	23,293,300	23,078,300
Operating profit margin		-2.88%	5.48%	5.82%	6.69%	7.89%	7.93%	7.83%	7.56%	6.88%	7.36%	8.03%	7.94%	7.40%	5.81%	5.48%	5.16%	5.35%	-4.83%	-4.74%	-4.30%

February 3, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-881,800K ÷ $30,603,800K
= -2.88%

The operating profit margin of Dollar Tree Inc has shown fluctuations over the past few quarters. In the most recent period ending on February 3, 2024, the operating profit margin was negative at -2.88%, indicating that the company had more operating expenses than operating income. Prior to this, the operating profit margin had been relatively stable, ranging from 5.16% to 8.03% over the previous quarters.

It is noteworthy that the operating profit margin has been generally positive, with occasional dips into negative territory. The company's ability to control costs and generate operating income has been apparent, although the negative margin in the latest period raises concerns about the company's operational efficiency.

Overall, the fluctuating trend in Dollar Tree Inc's operating profit margin suggests a need for continued monitoring and potential cost-saving measures to improve profitability in the future.