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$115.43$25.5B
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DG logoDollar General Corporation(DG)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

DG•NYSE
$115.43
16.9× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorConsumer DefensiveIndustryDiscount StoresSub-IndustryDollar and Small-Box Discounters
AboutDollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, Midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper and cleaning products, such as paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food comprising cereals, pasta, canned soups, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables that include milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, and wine. The company's consumable products also comprise snacks, such as candies, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; health and beauty products, including over-the-counter medicines and personal care products, such as soaps, body washes, shampoos, cosmetics, and dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. In addition, it offers seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, and automotive and home office supplies; and home products that include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods. Further, the company provides apparel, which comprise casual everyday apparel for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women, and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes, and accessories. As of February 25, 2022, it operated 18,190 stores in 47 states in the United States. The company was formerly known as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc. and changed its name to Dollar General Corporation in 1968. Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.Show more
  • Revenue$42.72B+5.2%
  • EBITDA$3.25B+21.0%
  • Net Income$1.51B+34.4%
  • EPS (Diluted)6.85+34.1%
  • Gross Margin30.66%+3.6%
  • EBITDA Margin7.61%+15.0%
  • Operating Margin5.16%+22.2%
  • Net Margin3.54%+27.8%
  • ROE18.99%+19.5%

DG Price & Volume

Dollar General Corporation (DG) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Operational Friction Challenges Dollar General Defensive Narrative

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNeutral
Growth:Stable
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Adequate
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Margin compression from shrink

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • Dollar General maintains a resilient top-line growth profile, with revenue increasing between 3.4% and 6.1% over the last ten quarters, yet the company faces significant headwinds from persistent margin compression and operational execution risks.
  • While management has successfully reduced the debt-to-equity ratio from 2.68 in 2023Q4 to 1.79 in 2026Q1, the volatility in earnings—highlighted by a 50% EPS drop in 2024Q4—suggests that the business model remains highly sensitive to inventory shrink and labor costs.
  • Investors should monitor whether the current 5.9% operating margin can stabilize as the company balances its low-margin consumable mix with necessary capital expenditures.

Verdict Logic

while the stock trades at a forward P/E of 16.24, the ongoing operational friction and margin volatility suggest that the company must prove it can sustain consistent profitability before a more bullish stance is warranted.

DG Growth Metrics

Dollar General Corporation (DG) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years7.69%
5 Years4.83%
3 Years4.13%
TTM4.72%

Profit CAGR

10 Years2.64%
5 Years-10.65%
3 Years-14.46%
TTM35.59%

EPS CAGR

10 Years5.66%
5 Years-8.4%
3 Years-13.76%
TTM34.92%

Return on Capital

10 Years15.8%
5 Years11.55%
3 Years8.86%
Last Year9.13%

DG Recent Earnings

Dollar General Corporation (DG) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 9/12 qtrs (75%)●Beat Revenue 8/12 qtrs (67%)
Q3 2026Latest
Jun 2, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.00+5.8%
$1.89
Rev
$10.8B-0.3%
$10.8B
Q2 2026
Mar 12, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.93+16.3%
$1.66
Rev
$10.9B+0.9%
$10.8B
Q4 2025
Dec 4, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.28+35.4%
$0.94
Rev
$10.6B+0.3%
$10.6B
Q3 2025
Aug 28, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.86+17.7%
$1.58
Rev
$10.7B+0.5%
$10.7B
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026LatestJun 2, 2026
$2.00vs $1.89+5.8%
$10.8Bvs $10.8B-0.3%
Q2 2026Mar 12, 2026
$1.93vs $1.66+16.3%
$10.9Bvs $10.8B+0.9%
Q4 2025Dec 4, 2025
$1.28vs $0.94+35.4%
$10.6Bvs $10.6B+0.3%
Q3 2025Aug 28, 2025
$1.86vs $1.58+17.7%
$10.7Bvs $10.7B+0.5%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Latest DG News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Dollar General Corporation (DG)

Business Wire·23h ago
Dollar General's Back-to-School Season Offers Big Value with $1 Every Day Items and Convenient Delivery Options

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General's Back-to-School Season Offers Big Value with $1 Every Day Items and Convenient Delivery Options.

Zacks Investment Research·1 day ago
Here's Why Dollar General (DG) is a Strong Momentum Stock

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Zacks Investment Research·5 days ago
Why Is Dollar General (DG) Up 9.6% Since Last Earnings Report?

Dollar General (DG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research·Jun 26, 2026
Dollar General (DG) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?

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Zacks Investment Research·Jun 23, 2026
Can Dollar General Keep Expanding Earnings in Fiscal 2026?

Dollar General's fiscal 2026 earnings growth hinges on margin gains, as shrink reduction, supply-chain productivity and DG Media Network support its outlook.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Dollar General Corporation (DG)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
DG logoDGDollar General CorporationCurrent
$115.43$25.46B16.855.2%3.54%18.99%2.04%
DLTR logoDLTRDollar Tree, Inc.
$122.65$23.57B20.6510.43%6.51%35.9%—
FIVE logoFIVEFive Below, Inc.
$176.25$9.75B27.2822.9%8.67%21.07%—
WMT logoWMTWalmart Inc.
$111.54$889.08B40.864.73%3.18%22.7%—
TGT logoTGTTarget Corporation
$130.29$59.17B16.03-1.68%3.42%22.76%—
COST logoCOSTCostco Wholesale Corporation
$947.50$420.2B52.038.17%3.01%28.27%—

Compare DG vs Peers

Dollar General Corporation (DG) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

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Scale Benchmark

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Peer Set

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DG SEC Filings & Documents

Dollar General Corporation (DG) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jun 2, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 24, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 12, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Mar 20, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 21, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Mar 25, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jun 2, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Dec 4, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 28, 2025·SEC

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DG Frequently Asked Questions

Dollar General Corporation (DG) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Dollar General Corporation's revenue?

Dollar General Corporation (DG) reported $43.08B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1918% increase from $2.13B in 1996.

How fast is Dollar General Corporation growing?

Dollar General Corporation (DG) grew revenue by 5.2% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is DG profitable?

Yes, Dollar General Corporation (DG) is profitable, generating $1.56B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (3.5% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does DG pay dividends?

Yes, Dollar General Corporation (DG) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.04%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is DG's return on equity?

Dollar General Corporation (DG) has a return on equity (ROE) of 19.0%. This is reasonable for most industries.

What is Dollar General Corporation's free cash flow?

Dollar General Corporation (DG) generated $2.89B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in DG back in 1996?

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