The stock code for Family Dollar Stores, Inc. was FDO.
Understanding Family Dollar's Historical Stock Symbol
Historically, Family Dollar Stores, Inc. was a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Its shares were identified by the ticker symbol FDO. A ticker symbol, also known as a stock code, is a unique series of letters assigned to publicly traded shares on a specific stock exchange. This system allows investors and financial professionals to easily identify and track a company's stock activity.
Here's a summary of its former listing details:
| Company Name | Ticker Symbol | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Family Dollar Stores, Inc. | FDO | NYSE |
Current Status of Family Dollar Stock
It is important to note that Family Dollar Stores, Inc. no longer trades independently under the ticker symbol FDO. The company was acquired by Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) in 2015. Following this acquisition, Family Dollar became a subsidiary of Dollar Tree, and its individual stock listing was delisted from the NYSE. Therefore, while FDO was its historical stock code, investors looking to invest in the parent company that now owns the Family Dollar brand would typically look for Dollar Tree's stock information.
