Dollar General Corporation (DG)
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- symbol DG
- Rev/Share 186.9858
- Book/Share 35.0189
- PB 3.18
- Debt/Equity 2.2091
- CurrentRatio 1.2331
- ROIC 0.0522
- MktCap 24507106560.0
- FreeCF/Share 8.7304
- PFCF 12.7603
- PE 21.231
- Debt/Assets 0.5492
- DivYield 0.0212
- ROE 0.1553
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Downgrade | DG | Deutsche Bank | Buy | Hold | -- | $80 | March 3, 2025 |
News
Stay Ahead of the Game With Dollar General (DG) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics
Published: August 25, 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 July 2025.
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Will Dollar General (DG) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Published: August 22, 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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Earnings Preview: Dollar General (DG) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Dollar General (DG) doesn't possess 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. TJX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: August 05, 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 TJX (TJX). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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Has Dollar General (DG) Outpaced Other Retail-Wholesale Stocks This Year?
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here is how Dollar General (DG) and Williams-Sonoma (WSM) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Should Value Investors Buy Dollar General (DG) Stock?
Published: August 05, 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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Is Dollar General Quietly Winning With Its Remodel Strategy?
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
DG's aggressive store remodel strategy drives comp sales, productivity gains and a sharp stock rebound.
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Dollar General: King Of Small Towns And Rural America
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Dollar General's rural focus aligns with population trends as Americans move to small towns, making DG a compelling stock for economic resilience. DG's small-format stores thrive where big-box competitors can't, filling a vital retail gap in underserved rural areas and driving steady revenue growth. Valuation is a concern - DG trades at a higher PE than I'd like, but solid fundamentals and a 2.23% dividend yield offer some compensation.
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Dollar General Up 51% in 6 Months: Time to Cash Out or Hold DG Stock?
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
DG stock is up 51% in six months as store upgrades, margin gains, and digital growth drive renewed investor confidence.
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Back to Basics or Back to Growth? Inside Dollar General's 2025 Plan
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dollar General leans on store remodels, digital upgrades, and value pricing to turn "Back to Basics" into growth.
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DG or TJX: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors with an interest in Retail - Discount Stores stocks have likely encountered both Dollar General (DG) and TJX (TJX). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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Are Investors Undervaluing Dollar General (DG) Right Now?
Published: July 15, 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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Is Dollar General the Top Pick for Budget Back-to-School Deals?
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
DG offers $1 deals, educator discounts and app-based savings to win over budget-savvy back-to-school shoppers.
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3 Upgraded Stocks to Load Up on Before Earnings
Published: July 08, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
MarketBeat's screen for Most Upgraded Stocks is a never-ending source of good ideas. Stocks on the list today are receiving upgrades due to their results, turnaround efforts, and outlooks, which include growth, profits, and capital returns.
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Will Project Elevate Keep Driving Same-Store Sales at Dollar General?
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
DG's cost-efficient Project Elevate remodels target 3-5% sales lifts and could help sustain same-store momentum in 2025.
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Shrink Reduction Drives Dollar General's Gross Margin to 31% in Q1
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
DG's Q1 gross margin rises to 31% as shrink reduction efforts take hold, fueling optimism for continued gains in 2025.
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3 Dividend Stocks to Buy for Triple-Digit Total Gains by 2030
Published: June 25, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
These dividend stocks have the potential to double your investment in the next five years.
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Two ETFs Offering Yield, Growth, And Potential Outperformance
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
With U.S. equities expensive, I recommend diversifying with two ETFs: VYMI for yield and FFLC for growth potential. VYMI offers 4%+ yield, global diversification, and has outperformed the S&P and SCHD, making it attractive for value-seeking investors. FFLC provides U.S. large-cap growth exposure, tech focus, and downside protection, outperforming the S&P and SCHG over the past 5 years.
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Dollar General: Strong Progress In Q1 With More To Come
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Dollar General made significant progress on shrink, inventory, and customer growth, raising guidance despite a tough environment—evidence of a strong turnaround. New customers, especially from middle-to-higher income cohorts, are offsetting core customer struggles, making DG more resilient and countercyclical. Financial results are improving with growing sales, better gross margins, and increasing cash flow which they are using to reduce debt.
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Dollar General (DG) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Published: June 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dollar General (DG) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Are Retail-Wholesale Stocks Lagging Dollar General (DG) This Year?
Published: June 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Here is how Dollar General (DG) and MONOTARO (MONOY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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DG vs. TJX: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: June 09, 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 TJX (TJX). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?
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Best Dollar Store Stock to Buy: Dollar Tree or Dollar General?
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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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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About Dollar General Corporation (DG)
- IPO Date 2009-11-13
- Website https://www.dollargeneral.com
- Industry Discount Stores
- CEO Todd J. Vasos
- Employees 194200