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Dollarama Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
The Montreal-based retailer posted $302.3 million in net earnings and opened 28 net new stores as budget-conscious shoppers sought discount goods.
- On Thursday, Dollarama reported a 21.4% sales increase to $1.85 billion for the first quarter, beating analyst expectations as Canadian consumers prioritized discount stores for everyday purchases.
- Inflationary pressures drove shoppers to off-price retailers for essentials like snacks and housewares, while Dollarama opened 28 net new locations during the quarter, reaching 1,719 total stores.
- Net earnings grew to $302.3 million, or $1.11 in diluted earnings per share, exceeding consensus estimates of $273.7 million, or 99 cents per share.
- Comparable sales in Canada grew by 5.6 percent, reflecting increased traffic at existing locations, and the company ended the quarter with $12.5 million in cash and no borrowings.
- Budget-Conscious Canadian customers continue seeking value, positioning Dollarama to benefit from ongoing inflationary pressures while its consistent expansion demonstrates resilience in the retail sector.
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Dollarama Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Dollarama (TSE:DOL) reported higher first-quarter fiscal 2027 sales and earnings, supported by same-store sales growth in Canada, continued expansion in Latin America and the addition of its Australian business. On the company’s earnings call, President and CEO Neil Rossy said Dollarama delivered “
Dollarama made a profit of 302.3 million in the first quarter, compared to 273.8 million in the same period last year, while its sales jumped by more than 20%.
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