For the quarter ended April 2024, Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) reported revenue of $7.63 billion, up 4.1% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.43, compared to $1.47 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.10% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.63 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.43, the company has not delivered EPS surprise.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers — revenue and earnings — and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company’s underlying performance.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what …