March 16 (Reuters) - Discount retailer Dollar Tree ( DLTR )

forecast annual sales largely below expectations on

Monday, as budget-conscious consumers tightened spending.

The company expects fiscal 2026 net sales in the range of

$20.5 billion to $20.7 billion, compared with analysts'

estimates of $20.69 billion, per data compiled by LSEG.

(Reporting by Neil J Kanatt in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika

Syamnath)