Investing.com - Dollar General (NYSE:DG) reported second quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Thursday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $2.69 on revenue of $8.65B. Analysts polled by Investing.com forecast EPS of $2.59 on revenue of $8.58B. .
For the year, Dollar General shares are up 11.62%, under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 19.7% year to date.
Dollar General follows other major Services sector earnings this month
On July 29, Amazon.com reported second quarter EPS of $15.12 on revenue of $113.08B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $12.23 on revenue of $115.42B.
Alibaba ADR earnings beat analyst's expectations on August 3, with first quarter EPS of $16.6 on revenue of $205.74B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $14.32 on revenue of $209.11B
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