Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR)

Pretax margin

Jan 31, 2025 Oct 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Feb 3, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,383,600 -1,041,100 -3,264,100 -3,167,200 -3,292,200 -1,111,300 1,069,600 1,192,200 1,314,800 1,641,100 1,967,400 1,922,100 1,876,800 1,761,500 1,646,200 1,995,300 2,146,100 2,170,600 1,972,800 1,552,200
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 17,578,500 31,219,700 32,291,400 32,227,400 31,909,400 30,594,800 29,280,200 29,289,200 29,298,200 29,693,600 30,089,000 29,705,100 29,321,200 28,369,000 27,416,800 27,379,500 27,520,200 27,832,300 27,481,500 26,996,600
Pretax margin 7.87% -3.33% -10.11% -9.83% -10.32% -3.63% 3.65% 4.07% 4.49% 5.53% 6.54% 6.47% 6.40% 6.21% 6.00% 7.29% 7.80% 7.80% 7.18% 5.75%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,383,600K ÷ $17,578,500K
= 7.87%

The pretax margin of Dollar Tree Inc has demonstrated fluctuations over the period from January 31, 2022, to January 31, 2025. The pretax margin started at 5.75% in January 2022, showing a gradual increase to reach a peak of 7.80% in July 2022 and maintaining this level until October 2022. However, the margin dipped to 6.00% in October 2022.

Subsequently, there was a slight increase to 6.40% in January 2023 before experiencing fluctuations around the mid-6% range in the following quarters. The pretax margin dropped notably to 4.49% in July 2023 and continued to decrease to 3.65% by October 2023.

The trend took a negative turn in early 2024, with the pretax margin falling to -3.63% in January and further declining to -10.32% by February. This negative trend persisted with margins of -9.83% in April, -10.11% in July, and -3.33% in October 2024.

However, there was a significant turnaround in January 2025, with the pretax margin recovering to a high of 7.87%. This positive performance may indicate improved profitability and efficiency in the company's operations.

Overall, the pretax margin of Dollar Tree Inc has shown significant volatility and fluctuations, with periods of both growth and decline. It is important for stakeholders to closely monitor and analyze the factors influencing these changes to understand the company's financial performance accurately.