A-79/100

Is Dollar Tree (DLTR) a risky stock?

Sector: Consumer Staples Price: $125.35 Composite: 79/100

As of July 21, 2026, Clavix grades Dollar Tree (DLTR) A- for risk, a composite score of 79 out of 100 on an A+ to F scale, which puts DLTR in the "solid" band. The grade is a risk read for educational purposes, not a buy or sell recommendation.

Grade as of July 21, 2026. Clavix regrades every trading day.

The five risk dimensions behind DLTR's grade

Each Clavix grade is a composite of five independent reads. Higher is safer. Here is how DLTR scores on each, as of July 21, 2026.

Financial healthbalance sheet, margins, cash flow
75
News sentimentscored, sourced recent coverage
62
Macro exposuresensitivity to rates, dollar, oil
69
Sector resiliencestrength vs the broad market
76
Price stabilitydrawdown and volatility
41

What's moving DLTR's risk right now

Company-specific signals Clavix flags behind DLTR's current grade, drawn from recent news and filings as of July 21, 2026.

Execution · raising risk

Investigators have documented a pattern of assaults on women in Dollar Tree stores tied to an online subculture. This exposes the company to costly lawsuits, higher security spending, and damage to its brand and foot traffic.

Execution · mixed signal

Dollar Tree is shutting 75 underperforming locations while continuing to grow its total store count in 2026, including moves into wealthier areas. The mix of closures and new openings could lift long-term sales and margins but adds near-term shutdown costs.

Product · mixed signal

Dollar Tree's deal with DoorDash widens its delivery reach and digital sales channel, which could bring in extra revenue. The shift also means more lower-margin delivery orders and higher logistics costs.

What a A- grade means

On the Clavix A+ to F scale, DLTR's composite of 79 falls in the B band (65–79), read as "solid." The scale is fixed, so the meaning never moves.

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This page is generated from Clavix's own risk model and is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell DLTR or any security. Grades are risk indicators, not predictions of return. Data may be delayed.