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Family Dollar's Recent Positive Catalysts
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Family Dollar Is Fairly Valued At Current Levels
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Family Dollar Stores' CEO Presents at Citi's 2013 Global Consumer Conference (Transcript)
Wed, May 29
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Tue, May 21
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Family Dollar Stores Management Discusses Q1 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Family Dollar Stores CEO Hosts 2012 Analyst and Investor Conference (Transcript)
Wed, Jul 18, 2012
Family Dollar Stores Management Discusses Q3 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Family Dollar Stores' CEO Discusses Q2 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Family Dollar Stores' CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Family Dollar Stores' CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Family Dollar Stores' CEO Discusses Q3 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Family Dollar Stores' CEO Discusses Q2 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Family Dollar Stores, Inc. F1Q10 (Qtr End 11/28/09) Earnings Call Transcript
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Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Q3 2009 (Qtr End 05/31/09) Earnings Call Transcript
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Family Dollar Stores, Inc. F2Q09 (Qtr End 2/28/09) Earnings Call Transcript
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Family Dollar Stores, Inc. F1Q09 Earnings Call Transcript
Wed, Jan 7, 2009

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Company Description

We operate a chain of more than 6,600 general merchandise retail discount stores in 44 states, providing primarily low to middle income consumers with a selection of competitively-priced merchandise in convenient neighborhood stores. Our merchandise assortment includes consumables, home... More

Sector: Services

Industry: Discount, Variety Stores

Country: United States

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Tuesday, June 18, 8:15 AM More on ICSC Retail Sales: The retail sector put in a mixed week with department stores, electronics store chains ([[RSH[[, BBY), and drug stores (CVS, WAG, RAD]]) strong for the period, but sales at dollar stores (DG, DLTR, FIVE, FDO) and wholesale clubs (COST, PSMT) notably weak. After last week's drop in sales cut into forward progress, the year-over-year gain in retail chain store sales stands 2.5% higher after threatening a 3% pace earlier in the year. Comment! [U.S. Economy]
Tuesday, June 4, 8:12 AM Though Dollar General (DG) met estimates with its Q1 report, a cut in guidance is proving painful as shares slide 6.3% premarket. Peers Family Dollar Stores (FDO), Dollar Tree (DLTR), and Five Below (FIVE) are on watch with the outlook from Dollar General for soft sales of non-consumables likely to weigh on shares in the discounting sector. Comment! [Consumer, On the Move]
Monday, June 3, 11:19 AM Family Dollar Stores (FDO) declares $0.26/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 1.69 %. For shareholders of record June 14. Payable July 15.Ex-div date June 12. (PR) Comment! [Dividends]
Thursday, May 16, 10:08 AM Grocery sales in focus: Retail analysts note something doesn't add up with Wal-Mart's (WMT -2.6%) claim per Nielsen data that it's "winning" market share for its grocery business despite the retailer's overall sales slip. On a rough comparison, the company's grocery store sales are growing level with Safeway (SWY +0.2%) - but still trail the pace of Whole Foods Market (WFM -0.1%) and Kroger (KR) by quite a lot. Is Wal-Mart's grocery share gain at the expense of the dollar store group (DG, DLTR, FDO)? 6 Comments [Consumer]
Wednesday, May 15, 2:34 PM Wal-Mart (WMT +1%) might be able to beat down competition from the dollar store group (DG, DLTR, FDO, FIVE) if it can achieve two important things: 1) Take traffic directly away from dollar stores by opening new Neighborhood stores in strategic locations. 2) Drive home with consumers its pricing advantage, especially given that a new Bloomberg Industries study found Wal-Mart beat dollar stores on prices almost all the time. 6 Comments [Consumer]
Friday, April 26, 9:24 AM A new SEC filing from Trian Fund Management shows the firm holds a reduced stake of 7.35% in Family Dollar Stores (FDO) through various entities after executing a number of sales in the last few days. FDO -0.2% premarket. (13D) Comment! [Consumer]
Thursday, April 25, 12:59 PM Grocery store stocks suffer after Safeway's Q1 report indicates a weakening sales and volume trend into the end of the quarter. The lackluster quarter adds weight to the opinion that the dollar store group (DG, DLTR, FDO) and Wal-Mart are taking more grocery market share. Decliners: SWY -16.8%, WFM -1.0%, TFM -1%, SVY -2.5%, NGVC -2.0%, KR -2.0%, WMK -1.3%, HTSI -1.4%, FWM -1.3%. 7 Comments [Consumer, On the Move]
Tuesday, April 16, 8:57 AM More on ICSC-Goldman Sachs Store Sales: Though the week of April 13 saw a drop in sales due to a sloppy weather pattern across the U.S. and a calendar shift tied to Easter, the month is still forecast to see a 2% to 3% Y/Y gain. Discounter business (DG, DLTR, FDO, FIVE) was reported to be soft for the week while apparel store traffic improved. Comment! [U.S. Economy]
Wednesday, April 10, 11:04 AM Heard during Family Dollar's (FDO -0.4%) earnings call: 1) The retailer leans on the typical excuses of higher gas prices and payroll tax hikes in explaining somewhat lean consumer spending trends. Sales of consumables and food were better than the home and apparel categories. 2) Execs note inventories are "clean" as the company heads into the spring and summer selling season. 3) A long-term goal of 5%-7% growth in square footage is set as Family Dollar remains on track to open 500 new stores in FY13. 4) The biggest takeaway could be that FDO expects consumers to remain constrained with discretionary spending this year. (webcast) Comment! [Consumer, On the Move]
Wednesday, April 10, 8:08 AM Shares of Family Dollar Stores (FDO) fall 4.8% premarket after the retailer misses estimates and cuts guidance. Analyst Rahul Sharma finds the company's 17% increase in inventory compared to a 3% gain in comparable sales alarming. Peers: DG -1.2%, DLTR -1.3%. Comment! [Consumer, On the Move]
Wednesday, April 10, 7:24 AM The dollar store group (DG, FDO, DLTR) is on watch after Family Dollar misses estimates with its FQ2 report and cuts its outlook for the second half of the fiscal year. The retailer's alarming assessment on consumer spending trends could also influence sentiment on Wal-Mart (WMT). 2 Comments [Consumer]
Wednesday, April 10, 7:17 AM More on Family Dollar's (FDO) FQ2: Comparable store sales increased 2.9% during the period with a mild acceleration in February helping the total. The company notes for H2 that discretionary sales are being challenged by financial pressure on consumers and an unseasonably cold start to the spring. As a result, guidance for Q3 EPS is cut to $0.98-$1.08 vs. $1.18 consensus and $3.73-$3.93 vs. $3.98 consensus for the full fiscal year. (PR) Comment! [Consumer]
Wednesday, April 10, 7:04 AM Family Dollar (FDO): Q1 EPS of $1.21 misses by $0.01. Revenue of $2.89B (+17.7% Y/Y) in-line. (PR) Comment! [Earnings, Breaking News]
Wednesday, April 10, 12:05 AM Notable earnings before Wednesday’s open: AH, FAST, FDO, JKS, KMX, PGR, STZ, TITN Comment! [Earnings]
Tuesday, April 9, 5:30 PM Notable earnings before Wednesday’s open: AH, FAST, FDO, JKS, KMX, PGR, STZ, TITN 1 Comment [Earnings]
Wednesday, April 3, 10:55 AM The dollar store group (DLTR, DG, FDO) outperforms broad market averages after Dollar Tree lands an upgrade to Outperform from Morgan Stanley. A survey by the investment firm showed the payroll tax hike isn't impacting consumer shopping decisions. What to watch: Dollar stores aren't seeing the same pressure as Wal-Mart as in-store pricing and promotions have helped to protect margins, but will the retailing giant's move to a smaller-store format turn the tables? Comment! [Consumer, On the Move]

John Vincent
John Paulson added Family Dollar ($FDO) & increased Sprint ($S) stake. Also added $HES, $GNW, $IOC, $RDN.See http://bit.ly/15Vyeud
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Wal-Mart Continuing To Fight Economic Headwinds http://bit.ly/12GSAkS $DG $FDO $WMT
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Potential Downgrades (3/27/13): $AAPL, $AGQ, $AMP, $APOL, $ARE, $AXE, $AXLL, $CRI, $CRL, $DLX, $DV, $ECL, $FDO, $FSLR, $GRA, $IR, $JBHT
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John Cofran
current watch list: $WTW $DGX $MCY $COH $ROST $DKS $MSFT $LH $CTL $FE $BCR $AAPL $FDO $EMC $UNH $INTC $COF $LTD $RVBD $CCL $CAT $PAY
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neobliviscar: Agree $WAG =2far 2fast. Caut in&out&in $COH => sold 2/3rd of $48 &$49 buys on Fri last. Starting small in $INTC & $ROST with options to open
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Ocean Man: I was thinking about $CAT and $COF today.
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Dividend Sheet
$TAXI $ADC and $VE are the best yielding stocks with dividend growth from last week - http://stks.co/p507 - I like $CL $HBC $FDO and $LVS
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$ABBV $LEG and $WAG are the best yielding #Dividend Aristocrats With Highest #Growth Perspectives + http://stks.co/gLDl + I like $FDO
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$FDO expected to rally above 60 this week
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Ryan Mallory
Morning Coffee, Day-Trading Watchlist for 1.3: $FDO $TGT $SPWR by @wallstreetnole http://bit.ly/VkPTBT
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Master Che
FDO: Long from 66.25 - stop loss 66.02 Up to 73.25 (min.) Could reach 76/77 and rally up to 86/87
11/13/12
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Michael Bryant
Top "Companies Hiring The Most Right Now": AT&T (T), Family Dollar (FDO), Toys "R" Us, Kindred Healthcare (KND), & Best Buy (BBY). Buy list.
10/25/12
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John Vincent
John Paulson added Family Dollar ($FDO) & increased Sprint ($S) stake. Also added $HES, $GNW, $IOC, $RDN.See http://bit.ly/15Vyeud
May 18, 5:43 AM
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MSF INVESTMENTS: Sprint is his largest holdings in a company over 8 percent.
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MSF INVESTMENTS: 80 percent, sorry.
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John Cofran
current watch list: $WTW $DGX $MCY $COH $ROST $DKS $MSFT $LH $CTL $FE $BCR $AAPL $FDO $EMC $UNH $INTC $COF $LTD $RVBD $CCL $CAT $PAY
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neobliviscar: Agree $WAG =2far 2fast. Caut in&out&in $COH => sold 2/3rd of $48 &$49 buys on Fri last. Starting small in $INTC & $ROST with options to open
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Ocean Man: I was thinking about $CAT and $COF today.
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FDO: Long from 66.25 - stop loss 66.02 Up to 73.25 (min.) Could reach 76/77 and rally up to 86/87
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Michael Bryant
Top "Companies Hiring The Most Right Now": AT&T (T), Family Dollar (FDO), Toys "R" Us, Kindred Healthcare (KND), & Best Buy (BBY). Buy list.
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Boatyzaffa
buy 100 FDO @ 66.80
6/28/12
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Boatyzaffa: stop @ 66.13
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Boatyzaffa: stopped out @ 66.09 today. Loss: $71 Should have moved my stop up at the opening
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Chines33
FDO bad earnings...people not going to dollar stores..instead buying cars, diamonds, high end retail...planes
1/5/12
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realornot: cellphone can light up excessive gas vapor buildup. Provided you have the iPhone 4s explosive battery pack!
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operatingadollarstore: They have award winning qualities and abilities. Best regards, Operating a Dollar Store
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Chines33
Long UN T IBM PEP EMC...very small in DD and SLB...would add much lower...eying NVO SNY GIS FDO and shorts.
9/22/11
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mun2000: AGREE with gis and FDO stay away from medical and pharma after cuts in medicare they will slide down .Aslo express script and hospitals ouch
9/22/11
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StockBreeze: also long those minus pep. Picked up SNY Friday , felt it was on sale , I like the dividend. Medicare impact per mun2000 ?? , ST play then
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