Dollar General Corporation (DG)
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- symbol DG
- Rev/Share 189.2482
- Book/Share 36.4039
- PB 2.8748
- Debt/Equity 2.1303
- CurrentRatio 1.2532
- ROIC 0.0525
- MktCap 23035193430.0
- FreeCF/Share 8.406
- PFCF 12.451
- PE 19.338
- Debt/Assets 0.5392
- DivYield 0.0226
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Dollar General Corporation (DG) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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Dollar General (DG) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dollar General (DG) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.86 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.56 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.7 per share a year ago.
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Will Dollar General's Q2 Break The 70% Post-Earnings Drop Pattern?
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is set to announce its fiscal Q2 earnings on Thursday, August 28, 2025, with analysts anticipating an EPS of $1.57 and revenue of $10.68 billion. This suggests an 8% year-over-year decrease in earnings, while projecting a 5% increase in sales, compared to the previous year's EPS of $1.70 and revenue of $10.21 billion.
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Dollar General to Report Q2 Earnings: Key Factors to Watch Ahead
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
DG is set to post second-quarter results, with revenue growth expected but profitability pressured by rising expenses.
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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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About Dollar General Corporation (DG)
- IPO Date 2009-11-13
- Website https://www.dollargeneral.com
- Industry Discount Stores
- CEO Todd J. Vasos
- Employees 194200