DLTR · 10-K filed 16 Mar 2026 · year to 31 Jan 2026

Dollar Tree

26 named things its latest annual report says its results depend on, each in the company's own words. 18 of them are also named by other companies we've read.

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Suppliers

Frozen and refrigerated product suppliers

depends onnamed as a risk

We rely on a limited number of suppliers for certain consumable merchandise, including frozen and refrigerated products.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Partners and platforms

Instacart

depends on · more than 8,400 Dollar Tree stores

Through a partnership with Instacart, our customers can shop online and receive same-day delivery from more than 8,400 Dollar Tree stores, as of January 31, 2026, without having to visit a store.Business (Item 1)

Also named by BJ, DKS, SFM

Uber Eats

depends on · over 8,800 Dollar Tree stores

As of January 31, 2026, over 8,800 Dollar Tree stores were serviceable through Uber Eats.Business (Item 1)

Also named by SFM

Other companies

Family Dollar

earns from · approximately $793 millionnamed as a risk

We also have continuing obligations to Family Dollar pursuant to transition services or other agreements through which we continue to provide certain services to Family Dollar for 18 months following the date of sale.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by DG, O

Christmas and Easter seasons

concentrated innamed as a risk

Our highest sales periods are during the Christmas and Easter seasons, and we generally realize a disproportionate amount of our net sales and our operating and net income during the fourth quarter.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Places

Marietta, Oklahoma distribution center

operates in · approximately 700 storesnamed as a risk

In April 2025, we announced plans to return to Marietta, Oklahoma, with a new, enhanced distribution center expected to be fully operational by spring 2027, with capacity to serve approximately 700 stores across the West and Southwest regions.Business (Item 1)

Phoenix, Arizona distribution center

operates in · 1.25 million square footnamed as a risk

In October 2025, we announced the purchase of a 1.25 million square foot distribution center outside Phoenix, Arizona, expected to open in spring 2026 and service stores in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.Business (Item 1)

China

depends onnamed as a risk

Among our foreign suppliers, China is the source of the majority of our direct imports.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by A, AA, AAOI, AAP, AAPL, AB, ADI, AEHR and 261 more

Red Sea

depends onnamed as a risk

Tensions in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea and traffic restrictions through the Panama Canal caused global supply chain disruptions in recent years and may continue, which, along with ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, could increase ocean shipping costs, transit times and port congestion.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by BBY, DDS, EQIX, PVH, SGI, SHW, TJX

Panama Canal

depends onnamed as a risk

Also named by BBY, LNG, WSM

Middle East and Ukraine conflicts

exposed to its pricenamed as a risk

In addition, we could experience increased costs related to fuel prices due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine and other geopolitical tensions.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by DASH, GOOG

Hazards

Tornadoes

operates innamed as a risk

Some of our facilities are in areas that are vulnerable to earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes or floods, such as the tornado that destroyed our Marietta, Oklahoma distribution center in 2024 and resulted in the loss of inventory and the facility itself as well as additional distribution and storage costs.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by AAON, PAYC, PNFP, RF

Commodities and inputs

Imported merchandise

depends on · approximately 40% of total retail value purchasesnamed as a risk

Merchandise imported directly typically accounts for approximately 40% of total retail value purchases.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by AZO

Diesel fuel

exposed to its pricenamed as a risk

We may enter into interest rate or diesel fuel swaps to manage exposure to interest rate and diesel fuel price changes.Market risk (Item 7A)

Also named by ADM, BLDR, BTU, CAH, CHD, CHRW, COST, CP and 43 more

Ocean shipping

exposed to its pricenamed as a risk

Ocean shipping and other freight costs could increase because of the macroeconomic environment, armed conflicts and other geopolitical tensions, or other shocks or disruptions in the global supply chain.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Regulators

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

subject tonamed as a risk

In addition, our operations and/or the products we sell are subject to regulatory oversight by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, states’ attorneys-general, and other federal, state, local and applicable foreign governmental authorities.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by A, ABBV, ABT, AMGN, ARE, ARWR, ATR, AXGN and 112 more

U.S. Department of Agriculture

subject tonamed as a risk

Also named by AGM, BJ, CAG, CALM, CASH, CB, FLO, FSUN and 11 more

U.S. Department of Commerce

subject tonamed as a risk

In addition, the U.S. Department of Commerce recently has conducted investigations of anti-dumping and countervailing duties with respect to various goods we import from foreign countries.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by AIR, ALAB, AMKR, AXON, DELL, ENTG, FSLR, INTC and 9 more

Laws and programs

U.S. anti-dumping and countervailing duties on paper plates

subject to · $25.0 millionnamed as a risk

For example, based on determinations by the Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission, we accrued $25.0 million related to additional duties on paper plates imported during fiscal 2024.Risk factors (Item 1A)

U.S. tariffs on imports

subject tonamed as a risk

In early 2025, the United States imposed a new tariff and trade policy, announcing significant additional tariffs on a wide variety of products originating from countries worldwide, including China, and other countries from which we import goods.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by AAP, ABT, ALLY, ATR, AZO, BBW, BWA, CMG and 19 more

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS)

subject tonamed as a risk

A failure to meet and maintain compliance with PCI-DSS requirements could result in our inability to continue to accept credit cards as a form of payment, which would materially impact our ability to sell our products.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by BBY, CAVA, DG, FND, HD, JKHY, KR, LUV and 2 more

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

earns fromnamed as a risk

Factors that could reduce our customers’ disposable income and over which we exercise no influence include inflation in food, housing, fuel or other energy costs, increased unemployment, increases in mortgage and interest rates, lack of available credit, higher tax rates and other changes in tax laws, increasing healthcare costs, and changes in government subsidies such as unemployment and food assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”).Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by BJ, CPB, DG, KHC, MDLZ, MNST, MUSA, PEP and 1 more

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)

subject tonamed as a risk

On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that certain of the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) were unlawful.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by AEHR, AVY, BBW, DE, DHR, HD, MLI, NVT

Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974

subject tonamed as a risk

Following the Supreme Court’s decision, the United States imposed new, temporary tariffs on imports from all countries under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 and could take action to invoke other laws to collect tariffs.Risk factors (Item 1A)

Also named by PVH

Minimum wage increases

subject tonamed as a risk

We also have incurred additional costs as a result of recent minimum wage increases by certain states and localities, and we expect additional minimum wage increases by states and localities in fiscal 2026.Risk factors (Item 1A)

California climate-related and extended producer responsibility reporting requirements

subject tonamed as a risk

For example, compliance with California’s recently implemented climate-related and extended producer responsibility reporting requirements, and similar proposals by state regulators and other regulatory bodies, could be costly, difficult and time consuming, especially as reporting standards are still evolving.Risk factors (Item 1A)