Dollar General Corporation (DG)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol DG
  • Rev/Share 184.6568
  • Book/Share 33.7088
  • PB 3.3158
  • Debt/Equity 2.3556
  • CurrentRatio 1.1886
  • ROIC 0.051

 

  • MktCap 24583476190.0
  • FreeCF/Share 7.6667
  • PFCF 14.5794
  • PE 21.8458
  • Debt/Assets 0.5609
  • DivYield 0.0211
  • ROE 0.1551

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 3
  • 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 $100 $120 June 4, 2025
Upgrade DG Oppenheimer Perform Outperform -- $130 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
Downgrade DG Deutsche Bank Buy Hold -- $80 March 3, 2025
Upgrade DG BofA Securities Underperform Buy -- $95 Dec. 6, 2024

News

Best Dollar Store Stock to Buy: Dollar Tree or Dollar General?
DG, DLTR
Published: June 05, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative

The dollar stores, such as Dollar General NYSE: DG and Dollar Tree NASDAQ: DLTR, have stock prices trading at discount levels in 2025. The discounts were deserved, driven by sluggish retail business and much-needed rationalizations that are now underway.

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Dollar General Corporation (DG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
DG
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call June 3, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Kelly M. Dilts - Executive VP & CFO Kevin Walker - Vice President of Investor Relations Todd J.

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Dollar General Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates, FY25 View Raised
DG
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

DG's first quarter beats sales and earnings estimates, fueled by new store openings, higher margins and rising same-store sales across all major categories.

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Dollar General's sales are climbing as higher-income shoppers opt for cheaper deals
DG
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Business Insider
Sentiment: Positive

Dollar General's quarterly sales beat expectations with a growing share from higher-income shoppers. CEO Todd Vasos said delivery initiatives are attracting a "new and diverse" set of customers.

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Top Stock Movers Now: Dollar General, Hims & Hers, Bumble, and More
BMBL, DG, HIMS
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

U.S. equities rose at midday as the markets continued to wait for more information about possible U.S. trade deals. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq were slightly higher.

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How Dollar General avoided tariff pain and shattered Q1 earnings estimates
DG
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Positive

Dollar General (DG) is getting a stock boost on Tuesday morning after the discount retailer topped its first quarter earnings estimates and raised its annual guidance. RapidRatings Executive Chair James Gellert — who has given Dollar General's financial health a rating of 64 out of 100, above the broader retail space's rating of 55 — comes on the show to speak more about the chain's outlook and inventory management amid tariff concerns.

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Dollar General hikes sales forecast as tariff fears send shoppers hunting for deals: ‘Uniquely well-positioned'
DG
Published: June 03, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Positive

The company now expects annual same-store sales growth between 1.5% and 2.5%, up from its prior goal of 1.2% to 2.2%.

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Dollar General (DG) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
DG
Published: June 03, 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 April 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 Stock Eyes Best Day on Record After Earnings
DG
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Dollar General Corp (NYSE:DG) are surging, last seen 13.6% higher at $110.39, on track for their largest daily pop ever, after the discount retailer beat earnings and revenue expectations and lifted its full-year sales outlook.

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Dollar General shares jump 15% as discounter raises full-year forecast, shakes off tariff fears
DG
Published: June 03, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Dollar General raised its full-year forecast after beating first-quarter expectations for earnings and revenue. CEO Todd Vasos said the company is working to reduce its exposure to China and minimize price increases for customers.

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Dollar General stock pops on strong first quarter earnings report
DG
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Dollar General Corp (NYSE:DG) shares surged more than 15% after its first quarter earnings significantly beat estimates and the discount retailer raised its full-year profit and sales guidance. For the first quarter, earnings per share (EPS) were $1.78 above the consensus estimate of about $1.48.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) Live June 3: OECD Cuts US GDP Forecast, DIA Dives
CEG, CX, DG, GSK, META, RIO
Published: June 03, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

The OECD lowered US GDP forecasts for 2025 and 2026 today. Meta and Constellation are teaming up in a nuclear power supply agreement that will last 20 years.

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Dollar General (DG) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
DG
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dollar General (DG) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.78 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.65 per share a year ago.

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Dollar General Stock Surges on Discount Retailer's Results, Raised Outlook
DG
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Dollar General (DG) jumped in premarket trading Tuesday after the discount retailer posted better-than-expected first-quarter results and lifted its full-year outlook.

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Dollar General Raises Outlook on Stronger Results, Tariff Assessment
DG
Published: June 03, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive

Dollar General raised its outlook for the year after assessing the impact of tariffs on its business and consumer behavior and better-than-expected first-quarter results.

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Is Dollar General Poised For A Post-Earnings Move?
DG
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) is set to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with analysts forecasting earnings of $1.49 per share and revenue of $10.29 billion. This would indicate a 10% decline in earnings year-over-year and a 4% increase in sales compared to last year's figures of $1.65 per share and $9.91 billion in revenue.

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Dollar General Corporation Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
DG
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported financial results for its fiscal year 2025 first quarter (13 weeks) ended May 2, 2025. Net Sales Increased 5.3% to $10.4 Billion Same-Store Sales Increased 2.4% Operating Profit Increased 5.5% to $576.1 Million Diluted Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) Increased 7.9% to $1.78 Cash Flows From Operations Increased 27.6% to $847.2 Million Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.59 per share “We.

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Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Dollar General Expectations Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
DG
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Dollar General Corporation DG will release its first-quarter financial results before the opening bell on Tuesday, June 3.

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Markets Close in Green on Mostly Quiet Trading Day
CRWD, DG
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Jobs Week reports begin with the JOLTS numbers out Tuesday morning.

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Will Dollar General or Dollar Tree Stock Keep Rising as Earnings Near?
DG, DLTR
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although Dollar General (DG) and Dollar Tree (DLTR) stock are still well off their 52-week highs, both have started to make a sharp rebound this year.

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Buy, Hold or Sell Dollar General? Key Tips Ahead of Q1 Earnings
DG
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

DG heads into Q1 earnings with rising sales, shrinking margins and a stock that has outpaced rivals by more than 35% in three months.

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Markets Await Jobs Data
ADP, AVGO, CLF, CPB, CRWD, DG, TSLA, X
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

We start a full week of trading this morning slightly in the red, based once again on — you guessed it — trade tensions. On Friday, President Trump accused China of violating its tariff agreement with the U.S., and late in the trading day Trump announced he would be doubling steel tariffs from 25% to 50%.

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Why Dollar General May Be Retail's Most Undervalued Rebound
DG
Published: June 02, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Dollar General NYSE: DG is one of the leading discount retailers, and the company has seen its stock make impressive headway this year. By late May, the share price had risen approximately 30% over the past three months, climbing from around $85.00 to its current level of about $97.00.

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Countdown to Dollar General (DG) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS
DG
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Beyond analysts' top -and-bottom-line estimates for Dollar General (DG), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended April 2025.

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Dollar General: A Strong Turnaround Story That Could Double In Price
DG
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Dollar General offers a compelling risk/reward profile, trading at a deep value price despite being a quality business. Operational missteps with inventory, shrink, client experience and employee turnover are being addressed through SKU rationalization, better in-stock, store remodels, and improved in-store experience. There are early signs of recovery. Competition & macro headwinds remain, but Dollar General's rural density, low-cost model, and first-mover advantage provide insulation. There are potential growth opportunities including new stores, remodels, and expansion in Mexico.

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Dollar General (DG) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
DG
Published: May 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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DG vs. ROST: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
DG, ROST
Published: May 23, 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 stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Stock Of The Day: Where Will The Dollar General Rally End?
DG
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

Shares of Dollar General Corporation DG are trading lower Wednesday. This follows Tuesday's gain of more than 4%.

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Top 2 Risk Off Stocks That Are Ticking Portfolio Bombs
CHEF, DG
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

As of May 20, 2025, two stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

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These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
DG, ROST
Published: May 19, 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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About Dollar General Corporation (DG)

  • IPO Date 2009-11-13
  • Website https://www.dollargeneral.com
  • Industry Discount Stores
  • CEO Mr. 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.