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Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO) is in the Retail Industry
- Revenue
- Sep 01 2007
- $6.8B
- Profit
- Sep 01 2007
- $242.8M
- Market Cap
- Oct 09 2008
- $3.0B
Latest News and Analysis
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. F4Q08 (Qtr End 08/31/08) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from the line of Mark Miller - William Blair & Company Mark Miller - William Blair & Company Can you discuss Family Dollar’s marketing strategy in an environment where we can expect that promotions probably only going to increase...
Retailers Grapple With Impacts of Hurricane Ike
By Martinne Geller NEW YORK (Reuters) - Retailers in the Houston area scrambled on Sunday to stock shelves and open stores forced to close, as they tried to meet high demand for emergency supplies in the wake of Hurricane Ike. Ike, which slammed...
How Did Major Retailers Do in August?
Markham Lee submits: Here is a quick rundown of the performance of various leading retailers during the month of August: Clothing retailers - Aeropostale ARO (13%) and Buckle BKE (22.4%) reported solid numbers, while Abercrombie ANF (-11%), Hot Topic HOTT (-2.7%), Limited Brands LTD (-7%) all showed declines. In...
Dividend Aristocrats Handily Outperforming Main Indexes in 2008
David I. Templeton submits: Three of the major U.S. domestic indexes (Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 Index & Nasdaq Composite Index) had a positive return for the month of August. However, the S&P's Dividend Aristocrats did outperform the three aforementioned benchmarks in August and YTD through August 29, 2008.Nasdaq...
U.S. Consumers Could Feel Heat from Higher Fuel Costs
FP Trading Desk submits: Higher home heating prices could be another deterrent to U.S. consumers shopping this holiday season. “As if retailers did not have enough to worry about, just as the holiday season rolls around, most consumers will find a new sticker shock in their heating bills,” Gary...
Family Dollar Stores: Hard Times Make This a Stock to Avoid
Dividends4Life submits: Linked here is a PDF copy of my detailed analysis of Family Dollar Stores Inc. FDO (alt.1, alt.2). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis: by Dividends4Life
Dividend Investment Myths
Dividend Inc. submits: There is a commonly told myth that says that companies that pay a dividend misallocate funds that could be used to generate new revenue or grow the company. According to this myth the lack of growth in the company will keep the stock's price low...
Family Dollar Stores F3Q08 (Qtr End 5/31/08) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions Your first question is from the line of Meredith Adler from Lehman Brothers. Meredith Adler - Lehman Brothers Hey, guys. Congratulations. I was wondering if you could just talk to us a little bit about some of the particular components of expenses. You’ve obviously...
Family Dollar Stores F2Q08 (Qtr End 3/1/08) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from Meredith Adler with Lehman Brothers. Meredith Adler - Lehman Brothers I have a couple of questions for you. I would just like to talk a little bit about shrink for a second. My understanding is the way you account...
Family Dollar Stores F1Q08 (Qtr End 12/1/07) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from the line of Charles Grom. Charles Grom - J.P. Morgan Good morning. Thank you. I was wondering if you guys could comment on what the impacts will be to the second quarter from the shift, the extra week in...
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. to Host First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
MATTHEWS, N.C. -- Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a discount store chain operating more than 6,400 stores in 44 states, will host a conference call to discuss financial results for the first quarter ended December 1, 2007.
Family Dollar F4Q07 (Qtr End 9/1/07) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Operator Instructions At this time, Ms. Rawlins, we seem to have no questions. Kiley F. Rawlins Carol, can you give us a couple of seconds? I think the Q&A queue may be inactive. Can you check that? Operator Okay,...
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. to Host Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call
MATTHEWS, N.C. -- Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a discount store chain operating more than 6,400 stores in 44 states, will host a conference call to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended September 1, 2007.
Family Dollar Stores F3Q07 (Qtr End 6/2/07) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from Charles Grom. Matt Boss - J.P. Morgan It's actually Matt Boss in place of Chuck Grom today. Couple questions. First, with regard to your fourth quarter margin outlook, could you just elaborate a little bit on the...
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. to Host Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
MATTHEWS, N.C. -- The first graph should read: Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a discount store chain operating more than 6,300 stores in 44 states, will host a conference call to discuss financial results for the third quarter ended June 2, 2007 (sted Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO),...
Family Dollar Projects Better Days Ahead.(Family Dollar Stores Inc.)(Brief article)
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Family Dollar Stores F2Q07 (Qtr End 3/3/07) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Operator Instructions The first question is from Stacy Turnof with Merrill Lynch. Stacy Turnof - Merrill Lynch Good morning, everyone. I have a couple of questions about your expanded food assortment. Would you be able to put some numbers around how comps...
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. to Host Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
MATTHEWS, N.C. -- Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO), a discount store chain operating more than 6,300 stores in 44 states, will host a conference call to discuss financial results for the first quarter ended March 3, 2007.
Family Dollar in Firm Shape.(Family Dollar Stores Inc. financial news)(Financial report)
By Don Hogsett Matthews, N.C. - Helped by stronger margins, stringent inventory controls, and money it earned on its investments, Family Dollar Stores Inc. recorded a first-fiscal-quarter profit of $54.4 million, up 5.8% from $51.4 million ...
Family Dollar Stores F1Q07 (Qtr End 11/25/06) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from Mr. Smith - Banc of America Securities. Mr. Smith - Banc of America Securities Just two quick questions. Obviously, you guys have built up some cash in the quarter. We are expecting that to continue...
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- Incorporated: 1969
- CEO: Mr. Howard R. Levine
Family Dollar Stores is engaged in operating a chain of general merchandise retail discount stores, providing primarily low to lower-middle income consumers with a selection of merchandise, including consumables, home products, apparel and accessories, and electronics. As of Sep 1 2007, Co. operated more than 6,400 stores located in 44 states of the U.S. Co.'s store is between 7,500 and 9,500 square feet and generally serves customers who live within five miles of the store. Co.'s stores are located in urban, suburban, small town and rural markets.
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Family Dollar Stores Inc. Company Info
Board of Directors
Mr. Howard R. Levine
Chairman
Mr. Mark R. Bernstein
Lead Director
Mr. Harvey Morgan
Ms. Sharon A. Decker
Mr. Edward C. Dolby
Mr. Glenn A. Eisenberg
Mr. George R. Mahoney Jr.
Dr. James G. Martin Ph.D.
Mr. Dale C. Pond
Contact Information
10401 Old Monroe Road
Matthews, NC
704 847-6961
NAICS Code
All Other General Merchandise Stores: 452990Brought to you by IBM
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