Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Given New $111.00 Price Target at Daiwa Securities Group

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) had its price objective cut by research analysts at Daiwa Securities Group from $136.00 to $111.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Daiwa Securities Group’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 5.58% from the stock’s current price.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on DG. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their target price on Dollar General from $144.00 to $113.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Piper Sandler lowered their price objective on Dollar General from $133.00 to $118.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Guggenheim reduced their target price on Dollar General from $160.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Raymond James Financial restated an “outperform” rating and set a $145.00 price target on shares of Dollar General in a report on Wednesday. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reduced their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $135.00 to $120.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $131.27.

Dollar General Price Performance

Shares of DG opened at $105.13 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.22, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. The stock has a market cap of $23.15 billion, a PE ratio of 14.89, a PEG ratio of 1.76 and a beta of 0.26. Dollar General has a 12-month low of $95.11 and a 12-month high of $158.23. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $114.46 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $128.74.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June 2nd. The company reported $2.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.63% and a return on equity of 18.65%. The business had revenue of $10.79 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.81 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.78 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.200-7.450 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Dollar General will post 7.28 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in DG. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new stake in Dollar General in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its stake in Dollar General by 4,550.0% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 186 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 182 shares in the last quarter. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Dollar General during the first quarter worth $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of 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 buying an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Reflection Asset Management acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General during the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000. 91.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Dollar General News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: KeyCorp nudged up its future EPS estimates for Dollar General, reflecting expectations for steady earnings growth. Dollar General analyst estimate update
• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General’s Q1 results beat earnings expectations, and the company raised its full-year profit outlook after seeing stronger traffic, margin expansion, and improved inventory discipline. Dollar General beats Q1 estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts including Jefferies and Guggenheim still maintained Buy ratings even after trimming price targets, suggesting some firms still see upside from current levels. Jefferies note
• Neutral Sentiment: Several firms lowered price targets but kept neutral/hold-type ratings, indicating a more cautious stance rather than a strongly bearish view. Citigroup note
• Negative Sentiment: Freedom Capital downgraded Dollar General from Strong Buy to Hold, which can pressure sentiment and signal reduced near-term conviction. Freedom Capital downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: The company also disclosed that customers are buying less food and cutting back because higher gas prices and SNAP-related pressure are hurting demand, especially in rural markets. Customer demand pressure article

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.