Dollar General Corporation (DG)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol DG
  • Rev/Share 189.2482
  • Book/Share 36.4039
  • PB 2.8335
  • Debt/Equity 2.1303
  • CurrentRatio 1.2532
  • ROIC 0.0525

 

  • MktCap 22703936788.0
  • FreeCF/Share 8.406
  • PFCF 12.272
  • PE 19.0599
  • Debt/Assets 0.5392
  • DivYield 0.0229
  • ROE 0.1564

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • 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
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
Upgrade DG Citigroup Sell Neutral -- $101 April 7, 2025
Reiterated DG Telsey Advisory Group -- Market Perform $88 $85 March 6, 2025

News

Why Dollar General (DG) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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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
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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
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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
BURL, DG, TJX, URBN
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.
AMGN, CHD, DG, DIS, VIK
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
AMZN, DG, EXPE, TPR, WMT
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
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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
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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?
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Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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DG vs. ROST: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
DG, ROST
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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Is Dollar General (DG) Stock Outpacing Its Retail-Wholesale Peers This Year?
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Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Dollar General (DG) and Ulta Beauty (ULTA) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Will Dollar General (DG) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
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Published: November 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dollar General (DG) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Three Long-Term Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
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Published: October 26, 2025 by: InvestorPlace
Sentiment: Positive

Tom Yeung here with your Sunday Digest. In 2023, shares of shoemaker On Holding AG ( ONON ) began an inexplicable rise.

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Costco & 3 More Retail Discount Stocks to Watch This Holiday Season
COST, DG, DLTR, TJX
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Better pricing, effective inventory management and operational initiatives are likely to drive Retail-Discount Stores companies. COST, TJX, DG and DLTR look well placed.

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Here's Why Dollar General (DG) is a Strong Value Stock
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Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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DG or ROST: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
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Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors looking for stocks in the Retail - Discount Stores sector might want to consider either Dollar General (DG) or Ross Stores (ROST). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Are Investors Undervaluing Dollar General (DG) Right Now?
DG
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Dollar General's Remodel Push Drives Sales: Room for More Growth Ahead
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Published: September 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

DG's aggressive remodel strategy is lifting sales and traffic, with more upgrades ahead to fuel growth momentum.

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The Oracle of Boston Recently Loaded Up on These 3 Standout Stocks
DG, FI, GOOG, GOOGL
Published: September 29, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Billionaire investor Seth Klarman, who has a net worth of more than $1 billion, is a very smart portfolio manager who runs the show over at Baupost Group.

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Why Dollar General (DG) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Dollar General Corporation (DG) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
DG
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference August 28, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Kelly M. Dilts - Corporate Participant Kevin Walker - Vice President of Investor Relations Todd J.

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Amazon has new grocery competition as Dollar General races to grow 1-hour delivery
AMZN, DG
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Negative

Dollar General is leaning into delivery times of less than one hour using DoorDash and Uber Eats. The option is especially appealing to rural customers who want perishable groceries fast.

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Jobless Claims Decreased More Than Expected
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Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Pre-market futures have lots to digest this morning — not only following NVIDIA's NVDA strong Q2 results after the closing bell last night (even if they came in slightly below certain lofty expectations), but with both important economic data and Q2 earnings results having been reported. The Dow is +42 points at this moment, the S&P 500 is -1 point and the Nasdaq is -21.

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Dollar General's Q2 Earnings Beat & Guidance Hike Signal Strong FY25
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Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

DG tops Q2 estimates with strong sales and margin gains, lifting its FY25 outlook on resilient consumer demand.

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Dollar General Bets Big on Stores With Nearly 4,900 Projects in 2025
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Published: August 28, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Retail is being rewritten in real time as price-pressured shoppers chase value. Dollar General said during its Thursday (Aug. 28) second-quarter 2025 earnings call that its business model is finely tuned to these shifting consumer dynamics.

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Dollar General Warns About Consumer Pressures Even as It Posts Solid Results
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Published: August 28, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Dollar General (DG) shares slipped Thursday as concerns that low-income consumers were facing macroeconomic pressures offset news that the discount retailer beat profit and sales estimates and raised its guidance as shoppers looked for bargains.

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2 Discount Retailers Making Post-Earnings Noise
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Published: August 28, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Chip powerhouse Nvidia's (NVDA) report is far from the only one worth watching today, with discount retailers creating plenty of earnings buzz.

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Compared to Estimates, Dollar General (DG) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
DG
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for Dollar General (DG) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended July 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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Dollar General 2Q earnings beat; stock falls
DG
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Dollar General Corp (NYSE:DG) announced second-quarter 2025 financial results that exceeded analyst expectations and the company increased its full-year guidance. The discount retailer posted $10.73 billion in revenue for the quarter, edging past the $10.68 billion analyst consensus forecast.

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Dollar General says it's getting the ‘value' thing right. The stock is rallying.
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Published: August 28, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

More people visited Dollar General stores during the latest quarter and spent slightly more money when they shopped.

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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

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 and cleaning products, such as paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food comprising cereals, pasta, canned soups, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables that include milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, and wine. The company's consumable products also comprise snacks, such as candies, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; health and beauty products, including over-the-counter medicines and personal care products, such as soaps, body washes, shampoos, cosmetics, and dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. In addition, it offers seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, and automotive and home office supplies; and home products that include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods. Further, the company provides apparel, which comprise casual everyday apparel for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women, and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes, and accessories. As of February 25, 2022, it operated 18,190 stores in 47 states in the United States. 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.