Summary by Futu AI
Dollar Tree reported a 3.5% increase in net sales to $7.56 billion for Q3 2024, driven by a 1.8% rise in enterprise-wide comparable store sales. Net income grew 10% to $233.3 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, up from $212.0 million, or $0.97 per share, in Q3 2023. Gross profit margin improved 120 basis points to 30.9%, primarily due to lower freight costs and improved shrink results.The Dollar Tree segment saw an 8.3% sales increase to $4.34 billion, with comparable store sales up 1.8%. However, its operating income margin decreased to 10.7% from 12.1% last year. The Family Dollar segment's sales declined 2.5% to $3.22 billion, impacted by store closures, but comparable store sales increased 1.9%. Family Dollar's operating margin improved to 0% from -2% in the prior year quarter.The company continues to execute strategic initiatives across both segments...Show More