Dollar Tree stock plunges as it warns tariffs will squeeze margins despite demand for its cheap goods

Dollar Tree shares plunged 7.8% Wednesday after the company said tariff costs will squeeze margins despite strong demand for its low-price goods.It forecast current-quarter profit of 57 cents – missing Wall Street expectations of $1.33, according to LSEG data.“Tariffs remain a source of ongoing volatility and operating in an environment where rates change frequently (and this) remains one of our largest challenges,” CEO Mike Creedon said during a post-earnings call. 3 Dollar Tree shares plunged after it s ...