Dollar General Corp (DG)

Currency in USD
114.58
+2.12(+1.89%)
Closed·
114.59+0.01(+0.01%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
112.78115.09
52 wk Range
95.11158.23
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
114.58
Open
114.08
Day's Range
112.78-115.09
52 wk Range
95.11-158.23
Volume
2.44M
Average Volume (3m)
3.57M
1-Year Change
1.1208%
Book Value / Share
40.16
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
131.24
Upside
+14.54%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Trading at a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

12 Buy
18 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
31 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 131.24
(+14.54% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Evercore ISI
Hold140.00+22.19%145.00Maintain23/06/2026
Guggenheim
Buy140.00+22.19%160.00Maintain03/06/2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold132.00+15.20%150.00Maintain03/06/2026
BMO Capital
Hold120.00+4.73%135.00Maintain03/06/2026
Piper Sandler
Hold118.00+2.98%133.00Maintain03/06/2026

Dollar General Corporation SWOT Analysis


Strategic Resilience
Dollar General's "back to basics" approach aims to realign pricing and capitalize on consumer trade-down trends, showcasing adaptability in a challenging retail landscape.
Market Opportunities
Potential Family Dollar store closures present growth prospects for Dollar General, particularly in rural areas where it maintains a strong foothold.
Financial Outlook
Analysts project EPS growth with estimates of $5.80 for FY1 and $6.80 for FY2, while price targets range from $80 to $135 per share.
Competitive Edge
Explore how Dollar General's limited tariff exposure and focus on value offerings position it advantageously in the current economic climate.
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Dollar General Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2027

  • Dollar General Q1 2026 EPS of $2.00 beat forecasts by 5.26%, up 12.4% YoY; revenue of $10.8B slightly missed at 3.4% growth, stock surged 4.84%.
  • Same-store sales rose 2.0% with fourth consecutive quarter of traffic growth; non-consumables outpaced consumables, gross margin expanded 65bps to 31.6%.
  • Operating profit increased 10.8% to $638.5M; company continues market share gains in consumable and non-consumable categories through strategic initiatives.
  • Management projects continued EPS and revenue growth for fiscal 2027, driven by digital expansion, store remodels, and SKU rationalization efforts.
  • Stock trades at P/E of 15.97 with 26% analyst upside target; risks include supply chain disruptions, retail competition, and macroeconomic pressures on consumers.
Last Updated: 02/06/2026, 15:12
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Earnings

Latest Release
02/06/2026
EPS / Forecast
2.00 / 1.90
Revenue / Forecast
10.8B / 10.82B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 7.07%
Dividend Yield
2.06%
Industry Median 1.50%
Annualised payout
2.36
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+9.49%
Growth Streak

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Metrics to compare
DG
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
16.2x19.0x11.4x
PEG Ratio
0.460.480.03
Price/Book
2.9x2.4x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.6x0.6x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
9.8%10.3%27.1%
Fair Value Upside
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Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food, such as cereals, pasta, canned soups, canned meats, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables, including milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, wine, and produce; candy, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; over-the-counter medicines and personal care products including soap, body wash, shampoo, cosmetics, dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. The company also provides seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, automotive, and home office supplies; home products include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods; and apparel products for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes and accessories. The company was formerly known as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc. and changed its name to Dollar General Corporation in 1968. Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Employees
194000

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
101.14M45.85%11.37B
Other Institutional Investors
124.19M54.15%13.97B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
225.33M100.00%25.34B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.11.50%25,363,9192,852,426
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.49%14,305,2321,608,766

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FAQ

What Is the Dollar General (NYSE: DG) Share Price Today?

The Dollar General stock price today is 114.58 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Dollar General (DG) Trade On?

Dollar General is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Dollar General?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Dollar General is "DG."

Does Dollar General Pay Dividends? What’s The Current DG Dividend Yield?

Yes, DG Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Dollar General dividend yield is 2.06%.

What Is the Current Dollar General Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) market cap is 25.27B USD.

What Is Dollar General's (DG) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Dollar General EPS is currently 7.07 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Dollar General Earnings Date?

Dollar General's next earnings report will be released on 27/08/2026.

Is DG a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Dollar General moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for DG stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Dollar General Stock Split?

Dollar General has split 19 times. (See the DG stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Dollar General Have?

Dollar General has 194000 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Dollar General (NYSE: DG)?

As of 24/06/2026, Dollar General (DG) is trading at a share price of 114.58 USD, with a previous close of 114.58 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 112.78 USD to 115.09 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 95.11 USD to 158.23 USD.

What Is Dollar General (DG) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Dollar General is 131.24 USD, with a high estimate of 175 USD and a low estimate of 90 USD. 12 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +14.54% Upside potential.

What Is the DG After Hours Price?

DG's last after hours stock price is 114.53 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.05, or -0.04%.
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