Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.11 EPS

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $2.00 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $10.79 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.81 billion. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.54% and a return on equity of 18.66%. Dollar General updated its FY 2026 guidance to 7.200-7.450 EPS.

Dollar General Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:DG opened at $110.05 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $24.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.07, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 0.28. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $115.21 and a 200-day moving average price of $128.71. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54. Dollar General has a 12 month low of $95.11 and a 12 month high of $158.23.

Dollar General Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 21st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 7th were paid a dividend of $0.59 per share. This represents a $2.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, April 7th. Dollar General’s dividend payout ratio is 34.45%.

Dollar General News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General is promoting a 30-day “Stars, Stripes and Savings” event tied to America’s 250th anniversary, which could help drive traffic and sales heading into the quarter. Dollar General Announces “Stars, Stripes and Savings” Event with 30 Days of Deals Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts and market previews note Dollar General could benefit if higher gas prices keep shoppers making shorter, closer trips to discount stores, potentially supporting demand. Dollar General Q1 Preview: Will Higher Gas Prices Help Discount Retailer?
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street forecasters are maintaining a Hold rating ahead of earnings, with consensus expectations around $1.89 EPS and $10.82 billion in revenue, suggesting investors are waiting for confirmation rather than betting aggressively either way. Top Wall Street Forecasters Maintain a Hold Rating on Dollar General Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are focused on whether Dollar General can show progress in traffic, same-store sales, and margins, since storms, costs, and a “K-shaped” consumer backdrop could keep results mixed. Dollar General Gears Up for Q1 Earnings: Key Elements to Watch
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually heavy put buying signals traders are hedging or betting on downside ahead of the earnings release, which can weigh on sentiment near term.
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple previews describe a cautious Wall Street tone and note DG shares have already been weak this year, indicating investors are concerned earnings may not be strong enough to change the narrative. DG Stock Wades Through Cautious Wall Street Ahead Of Q1 Earnings As ‘K-Shaped’ Economy Risks Loom

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Dollar General

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust raised its stake in shares of Dollar General by 9.3% during the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 808 shares of the company’s stock valued at $107,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. Strata Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Dollar General by 3.3% during the fourth quarter. Strata Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,367 shares of the company’s stock valued at $314,000 after acquiring an additional 75 shares during the last quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. raised its stake in shares of Dollar General by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. now owns 3,859 shares of the company’s stock valued at $512,000 after acquiring an additional 81 shares during the last quarter. Brooks Moore & Associates Inc. raised its stake in shares of Dollar General by 1.3% during the third quarter. Brooks Moore & Associates Inc. now owns 7,590 shares of the company’s stock valued at $784,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Insigneo Advisory Services LLC raised its stake in shares of Dollar General by 5.6% during the fourth quarter. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,372 shares of the company’s stock valued at $315,000 after acquiring an additional 125 shares during the last quarter. 91.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $140.00 price objective on shares of Dollar General in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. BNP Paribas Exane reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $127.00 price objective on shares of Dollar General in a report on Thursday, March 12th. KeyCorp reaffirmed a “sector weight” rating on shares of Dollar General in a report on Friday, March 13th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Dollar General in a report on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group dropped their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $170.00 to $155.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, May 18th. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $139.19.

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.