Dollar General Corporation (DG)
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- symbol DG
- Rev/Share 191.3465
- Book/Share 37.1908
- PB 3.5592
- Debt/Equity 2.0166
- CurrentRatio 1.1714
- ROIC 0.0562
- MktCap 29135434926.0
- FreeCF/Share 10.6286
- PFCF 12.4538
- PE 22.8121
- Debt/Assets 0.5205
- DivYield 0.0178
- ROE 0.1631
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reiterated | DG | Telsey Advisory Group | -- | Market Perform | $123 | $130 | Dec. 5, 2025 |
| Upgrade | DG | Gordon Haskett | Accumulate | Buy | -- | -- | Dec. 4, 2025 |
| Resumed | DG | Wolfe Research | -- | Outperform | -- | $139 | Sept. 18, 2025 |
| Downgrade | DG | Goldman | Buy | Neutral | -- | $116 | June 24, 2025 |
| Upgrade | DG | Oppenheimer | Perform | Outperform | -- | $130 | June 4, 2025 |
| Reiterated | DG | Telsey Advisory Group | -- | Market Perform | $100 | $120 | June 4, 2025 |
| Upgrade | DG | Gordon Haskett | Reduce | Accumulate | -- | -- | June 3, 2025 |
| Reiterated | DG | Telsey Advisory Group | -- | Market Perform | $85 | $100 | May 27, 2025 |
| Downgrade | DG | Gordon Haskett | Hold | Reduce | -- | -- | April 9, 2025 |
| Upgrade | DG | Melius | Hold | Buy | -- | $110 | April 8, 2025 |
News
The Big 3: AMAT, AEO, DG
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
Tech and retail take Tim Bohen's (@Stockstotrade) attention on today's Big 3. For Applied Materials (AMAT), he sees a consolidation occurring after its sharp rally that will build new support.
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Top Stock Movers Now: Meta, Dollar General, Kroger, and More
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral
Major U.S. equities indexes wavered between gains and losses Thursday afternoon, as tech stocks climbed but consumer staples stocks lost ground. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.1% lower in recent trading, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ticked up 0.1%.
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CEO Says Dollar General Is in ‘Second Inning' of Digital Journey
Published: December 04, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Dollar General's omnichannel push into the rural United States continues, with a strategy that emphasizes digital engagement, delivery and a boost to its brick-and-mortar footprint. Sales in the third quarter were $10.6 billion, a 4.6% gain from last year, according to a Thursday (Dec. 4) earnings press release.
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Dollar General Corporation (DG) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Dollar General Corporation (DG) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Dollar General Delivers Q3 Earnings Beat, Lifts Full-Year Outlook
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
DG tops Q3 estimates with strong traffic and sales prompting a guidance hike and showcasing retail momentum.
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Dollar General Surges 10% on Strong 3Q Earnings & DG Options Trade
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive
Dollar General (DG) reported strong third-quarter earnings, exceeding expectations and raising full-year guidance, resulting in a 10% stock surge. Marley Kayden details the discount retailer's performance, highlighting gains across all categories and increased customer traffic.
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Jobless Claims Puzzlingly Light, Lowest in 3 Years
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
The current weakness in the labor market may be due to letting retirees' jobs expire, or pink slips accompanied by longer-term severance payments.
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2 Discount Retailers Moving After 3rd-Quarter Results
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Discount retailers Dollar General Corp (NYSE:DG) and Five Below Inc (NASDAQ:FIVE) are both fresh out of the earnings confessional this morning.
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Here's Why Dollar General (DG) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Dollar General (DG) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Dollar General (DG) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended October 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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Dollar General beats Q3 estimates, raises FY guidance on strong margins, traffic gains
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Discount retailer Dollar General Corp (NYSE:DG) reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Thursday, driven by higher traffic and improved profit margins, and raised its full-year guidance, sending shares up nearly 9% in early trading. For the quarter ended November 1, Dollar General posted revenue of $10.65 billion, slightly above analysts' expectations of $10.64 billion and up 4.6% from a year earlier.
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Dollar General: A Clean Beat And A Re-Rating In Sight
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Inflation fatigue is reshaping U.S. retail, and Dollar General just proved why discount chains can outperform when lower-income consumers tighten spending. DG delivered a clean beat on sales, EPS, and margins — with shrinking shrink, tighter costs, and rising guidance pushing the stock sharply higher. With inventories down, profitability up, and valuation still below Dollar Tree, DG may be setting up for a rerating into year-end.
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Dollar General (DG) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dollar General (DG) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.28 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.92 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.89 per share a year ago.
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Dollar General Q3 Earnings Preview: Remodels and Margins in Focus
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
DG eyes Q3 gains as remodels, digital moves, and shrink reduction fuel growth despite margin headwinds.
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Delayed Economic Data Due This Week
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Pre-market futures appear seeking some new equilibrium this morning, cascading into the red after a strong showing on the half-day of trading Friday, where the major indexes all grew more than +0.5% on the session. This morning, they're in give-back mode: the Dow is -207 points, -0.43% at this hour, the S&P 500 is -46, -0.67%, the Nasdaq -239, -0.94% and the small-cap Russell 2000 -26 points, -1.06%.
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Holiday Shopping Gets Off to a Good Start
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Today is Cyber Monday, anticipated to be the second-highest shopping day of the inaugural weekend of the holiday season.
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Dollar General (DG) Q3 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Dollar General (DG), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended October 2025.
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Dollar General (DG) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dollar General (DG) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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3 High-Yield Consumer Staples Stocks To Buy Now
Published: November 21, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Consumer staples stocks aren't the first ones you would pick to outperform the stock market.
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Now
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.
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Why Dollar General (DG) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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It's Best Time In 10 Years To Lock In Income: Our Picks
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Investors can now access 4–7% from top-quality REITs, 3.5%+ from dividend ETFs, and 6%+ from midstream infrastructure — without taking on excessive risk. While the S&P 500 is up ~110% since 2020, 70–80% of returns come from the Mag7, leaving broad-market returns near inflation levels. US inflation sits at 3%, and Western Europe reports 3.5–4%, emphasizing the need for income-producing assets to preserve purchasing power for retirees.
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Dollar General (DG) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
In the closing of the recent trading day, Dollar General (DG) stood at $103.15, denoting a -1.1% move from the preceding trading day.
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4 Likely Retail Winners Investors Shouldn't Miss This Earnings Season
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
DG, BURL, URBN and TJX may beat Q3 estimates as value-focused pricing, e-commerce gains and inventory discipline lift retail sales and margins.
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There Are Non-AI Stocks Worth Buying. Start With This List.
Published: November 12, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
Bank of America came up with 16 names that investors should consider buying. Renaissance Macro threw out a couple of sector ideas, too.
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5 Stocks to Buy Despite a Subdued Holiday Shopping Forecast This Year
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Muted holiday sales growth is expected, but retailers like AMZN, WMT, TPR, DG and EXPE still shine as smart seasonal picks.
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Dollar General Is Cheap And Growing Faster Than Its Prices
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Dollar General remains a compelling value, with strong growth, a solid balance sheet, and shares trading at attractive multiples. DG reported robust Q2 results: revenue up 5.1%, same-store sales up 2.8%, and net profit rising to $411.4 million. Management raised full-year guidance for sales and earnings, reflecting confidence despite tariff pressures and weak consumer sentiment.
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Now
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
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Should Value Investors Buy Dollar General (DG) Stock?
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
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DG vs. ROST: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors with an interest in Retail - Discount Stores stocks have likely encountered both Dollar General (DG) and Ross Stores (ROST). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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About Dollar General Corporation (DG)
- IPO Date 2009-11-13
- Website https://www.dollargeneral.com
- Industry Discount Stores
- CEO Todd J. Vasos
- Employees 194200