Why is DLTR Down Today?

DLTR
$112.03
▼ -2.10% ($-2.35)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:38 PM ET (310 min ago)

About Dollar Tree Inc.

Dollar Tree operates discount stores across the United States and Canada, with over 8,800 shops under its namesake banner. About 50% of Dollar Tree's sales in fiscal 2024 were consumables (including food, health and beauty, and cleaning products), around 45% variety items (including toys and homewar...

Sector: RETAIL-VARIETY STORES
Market Cap: $18.42B
Forward P/E: 17.0
52-Week Range: $84.71 - $142.40
Employees: 214,710

Overall Confidence: 75%

75% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual PUT buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying puts on DLTR, with 78% of volume in puts. This suggests bearish institutional positioning.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.3x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

RETAIL-VARIETY STORES sector: 0.0%

DLTR is outperforming its sector by -2.1%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

DLTR is significantly underperforming the market (-2.8% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.74%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.02%
DLTR
This Stock
-2.10%
vs S&P 500: -2.84%
vs Nasdaq: -3.12%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, DLTR is expected to trade between:
$108.67 - $114.27

Key Level to Watch

$106.43 support
Watch for breakdown below $112.03

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:38 PM (310 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.56
Put/Call Ratio
86.5%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 5,857
Put Volume: 3,268
Total: 9,125

Historical Context

DLTR has moved more than 3.0% down on 21 occasions in the past year.

57.1%
Continuation Rate
12/21 times continued down
+0.12%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 15, 2026 (-5.4%) → Next day: -0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is DLTR stock down today?

Options traders are heavily buying puts on DLTR, with 78% of volume in puts. This suggests bearish institutional positioning.

Is DLTR stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, DLTR shows 75% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the DLTR stock price target?

DLTR is currently trading at $112.03. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $108.67 - $114.27. See long-term price prediction →

Will DLTR stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that DLTR's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $106.43 (support).

Is DLTR stock oversold or overbought?

DLTR's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 37.6. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for DLTR stock?

DLTR's 10-day momentum indicator is at 0.2. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is DLTR outperforming or underperforming the market?

DLTR (-2.10%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.8% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.74%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.02%.

What does MACD indicate for DLTR?

DLTR's MACD (-3.29) is currently above the signal line (-3.48), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 28.7) is strong.

Is DLTR in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, DLTR is in a bearish trend. The price ($112.03) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($115.97) and 50-day SMA ($124.06). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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