Dollarama reports first-quarter financial results that come in above analysts’ expectations, reflecting continued demand for low-priced essentials. The company posts net sales of $1.85 billion for the quarter, which is higher than analysts’ average estimate of $1.82 billion, according to reporting cited by The Globe and Mail. Dollarama also reports that first-quarter sales rise by more than 20% compared with the same period last year, indicating double-digit growth year over year. The coverage frames the results in the context of Canadians seeking discounts on everyday items. Across the two articles, the main figures highlighted are the $1.85 billion net sales number, the analysts’ average forecast of $1.82 billion, and the year-over-year increase of more than 20%. The articles do not provide additional segment details or guidance in the excerpts provided, but they present the quarter’s sales performance as a beat versus expectations amid sustained consumer interest in value-focused shopping.