Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Price Target Raised to $140.00

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) had its price target increased by Telsey Advisory Group from $125.00 to $140.00 in a research report released on Friday, MarketBeat reports. They currently have a market perform rating on the stock.

DG has been the topic of several other reports. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $155.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Dollar General from $151.00 to $148.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on shares of Dollar General from $150.00 to $132.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Evercore lowered their price target on Dollar General from $145.00 to $140.00 in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $160.00 price target on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Friday. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $134.65.

Dollar General Price Performance

DG stock opened at $122.57 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.21, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. The company has a market capitalization of $27.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.94, a PEG ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 0.23. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $121.41 and a 200-day simple moving average of $122.99. Dollar General has a twelve month low of $95.11 and a twelve month high of $158.23.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, August 27th. The company reported $2.48 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.01 by $0.47. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.90% and a return on equity of 18.93%. The business had revenue of $11.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.20 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.86 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-8.000 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Dollar General will post 7.63 EPS for the current year.

Dollar General Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 20th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 6th will be given a dividend of $0.59 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 6th. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. Dollar General’s dividend payout ratio is presently 30.69%.

Institutional Trading of Dollar General

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac purchased a new stake in shares of Dollar General in the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its holdings in Dollar General by 4,550.0% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 186 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 182 shares in the last quarter. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Dollar General in the first quarter valued at about $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC lifted its position in Dollar General by 69.3% in the fourth quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 193 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the period. Finally, Reflection Asset Management purchased a new stake in Dollar General in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.77% of the company’s stock.

Dollar General News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Dollar General this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 results beat expectations: Net sales rose 5.2% year over year to approximately $11.3 billion, while diluted EPS increased 33.3% to $2.48, well above the roughly $2.01 consensus. Same-store sales grew 3.5%, supported by higher traffic and transaction values, and operating profit increased 29.2%. Dollar General Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Higher full-year guidance reinforces the turnaround: Dollar General raised fiscal 2026 EPS guidance to $7.80–$8.00 and lifted its comparable-sales outlook, citing steady demand for lower-priced essentials as consumers remain focused on value. UBS described the quarter as credible evidence of sustainable turnaround momentum. Dollar General raises annual comparable sales forecast on steady demand, shares jump
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised price targets: BMO increased its target to $135, Telsey to $140 and BNP Paribas Exane to $129. All retained market-perform or neutral ratings, indicating improved expectations but limited conviction for significant outperformance. The company also declared a $0.59 quarterly dividend and expects up to $700 million of fiscal-year share repurchases.
• Neutral Sentiment: AI investment could improve operations: DG is partnering with RELEX Solutions to deploy AI-based forecasting, replenishment and inventory-allocation tools across its North American store and distribution network. The initiative may improve product availability and margins, although benefits will depend on implementation. RELEX Solutions Announces Partnership with Dollar General
• Negative Sentiment: Consumer pressures and leadership transition remain risks: DG said its core lower-income shopper is closely managing every dollar, while higher-income customers are increasingly seeking value. Executive Vice President and General Counsel Rhonda Taylor also plans to retire, with a transition to Kelly Collier beginning in December. These factors may temper enthusiasm despite the earnings beat. Dollar General Announces General Counsel Retirement and Transition

Dollar General Company Profile

Dollar General Corporation is a U.S.-based variety and discount retailer operating a large network of small-format stores that serve primarily rural and suburban communities. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DG and is headquartered in the Nashville/Goodlettsville, Tennessee area. Founded in 1939, Dollar General has grown from a regional operation into one of the nation’s prominent low-price retailers focused on convenience and value.

Dollar General’s stores offer a wide assortment of everyday consumables and household goods, including food and beverage items, cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, paper goods, apparel basics, seasonal merchandise and small household items.