Capital Expenditures for Dollar Tree (DLTR)
According to Dollar Tree's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $1.13B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$1.13B
YoY change
-12.8%
5Y CAGR
+4.7%
Peak year (2023)
$2.11B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$14.45B
CapEx history chart for Dollar Tree (DLTR) from 1995 to 2025
CapEx history table for Dollar Tree (DLTR) from 1995 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.13B | -12.8% | ||
| 2024 | $1.30B | -38.3% | ||
| 2023 | $2.11B | +68.1% | ||
| 2022 | $1.25B | +22.6% | ||
| 2021 | $1.02B | +13.8% | ||
| 2020 | $898.80M | -13.3% | ||
| 2019 | $1.04B | +26.9% | ||
| 2018 | $817.10M | +29.2% | ||
| 2017 | $632.20M | +11.8% | ||
| 2016 | $565.60M | +17.7% | ||
| 2015 | $480.50M | +47.6% | ||
| 2014 | $325.60M | -1.5% | ||
| 2013 | $330.40M | +5.8% | ||
| 2012 | $312.20M | +24.8% | ||
| 2011 | $250.10M | +40.0% | ||
| 2010 | $178.70M | +8.4% | ||
| 2009 | $164.80M | +25.5% | ||
| 2008 | $131.30M | -32.9% | ||
| 2007 | $195.60M | -14.7% | ||
| 2006 | $229.40M | +64.7% | ||
| 2005 | $139.25M | -23.4% | ||
| 2004 | $181.78M | -20.0% | ||
| 2003 | $227.32M | +67.0% | ||
| 2002 | $136.13M | +12.0% | ||
| 2001 | $121.57M | +27.9% | ||
| 2000 | $95.04M | +97.2% | ||
| 1999 | $48.20M | -9.9% | ||
| 1998 | $53.50M | -7.0% | ||
| 1997 | $57.50M | +248.5% | ||
| 1996 | $16.50M | +42.2% | ||
| 1995 | $11.60M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Dollar Tree's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Dollar Tree (DLTR) capital expenditures totalled $1.13B – declined 12.8% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Dollar Tree capital expenditures produced a CAGR of +4.7% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Dollar Tree capital expenditures plunged from $2.11B in 2023 to $1.13B in 2025, a 46.3% drawdown.
The highest annual capital expenditures of $2.11B was reported in 2023. The lowest in the available history was $11.60M in 1995.
Dollar Tree (DLTR) sits 7th of 8 Consumer Defensive peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $2.94B.
Dollar Tree Capital Expenditures by Year
Dollar Tree Capital Expenditures 2025: $1.13B
Dollar Tree capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.13B, declined 12.8% below 2024.
Dollar Tree Capital Expenditures 2024: $1.30B
Dollar Tree capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.30B, plunged 38.3% below 2023.
Dollar Tree Capital Expenditures 2023: $2.11B
Dollar Tree capital expenditures in 2023 was $2.11B, surged 68.1% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Dollar Tree Capital Expenditures 2022: $1.25B
Dollar Tree capital expenditures in 2022 was $1.25B, grew 22.6% from 2021.
Dollar Tree Capital Expenditures 2021: $1.02B
Dollar Tree capital expenditures in 2021 was $1.02B.
See more financial history for Dollar Tree (DLTR).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Dollar Tree, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $26.64B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $5.50B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $4.42B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $3.77B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $2.11B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $1.57B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $216.00M | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $132.28M | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dollar Tree's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Dollar Tree (DLTR) is $1.13B (period ending January 31, 2026).
How has Dollar Tree capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Dollar Tree (DLTR) capital expenditures changed -12.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Dollar Tree capital expenditures?
- Dollar Tree (DLTR) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +4.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Dollar Tree capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Dollar Tree capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $2.11B in 2023.
What was Dollar Tree capital expenditures in 2024?
- Dollar Tree (DLTR) capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.30B.
What was Dollar Tree capital expenditures in 2025?
- Dollar Tree (DLTR) capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.13B.
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