Tue Sep 17 06:13:00 UTC 2024: ## Dollarama’s Earnings Outlook Mixed: National Bank Cuts Forecast, Others Remain Bullish

**Toronto, Canada** – Despite a recent surge in bullish sentiment from several analysts, National Bank Financial has lowered its earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Dollarama Inc. (TSE:DOL) for the third quarter of 2025. Analyst V. Shreedhar now forecasts EPS of $0.97, down from the previous estimate of $1.00. This comes as the consensus estimate for Dollarama’s full-year earnings remains at $4.50 per share.

National Bank also provided EPS estimates for subsequent quarters: $1.32 for Q4 2025, $1.11 for Q2 2026, $1.11 for Q3 2026, $1.39 for Q4 2026, and $4.47 for FY2026.

While National Bank’s outlook is more cautious, other analysts remain optimistic about Dollarama’s future. TD Securities upgraded the stock from “hold” to “buy,” raising their target price from C$150.00 to C$154.00. Desjardins and CIBC also increased their target prices, while Canaccord Genuity Group and Cfra both upgraded their ratings to “buy.”

Overall, the consensus rating for Dollarama currently stands at “Moderate Buy” with an average target price of C$139.18.

In recent insider transactions, Director John Assaly sold 7,202 shares at an average price of C$128.03, while Senior Officer Mark Di Pesa sold 1,000 shares at an average price of C$130.17.

Dollarama also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.092 per share, payable on November 1st to shareholders of record on October 4th. This translates to an annualized dividend of $0.37, representing a yield of 0.27%.

**About Dollarama**

Dollarama Inc operates a chain of dollar stores across Canada, offering a wide range of general merchandise, consumables, and seasonal products. The company also operates an online store.

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