Rare Wolf Capital LLC Acquires New Shares in Dollar General Corporation $DG

Rare Wolf Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm acquired 21,772 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,891,000. Dollar General makes up about 1.8% of Rare Wolf Capital LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 9th largest position.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General during the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Dollar General by 69.3% during the fourth quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 193 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Dollar General in the 4th quarter worth about $31,000. Eastern Bank bought a new stake in Dollar General in the 4th quarter valued at about $35,000. Finally, Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Dollar General in the 4th quarter valued at about $36,000. 91.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

DG has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Freedom Capital lowered shares of Dollar General from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $149.00 price target on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Wolfe Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $165.00 price target on shares of Dollar General in a report on Thursday, March 12th. Piper Sandler reduced 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, June 3rd. Finally, Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on Dollar General from $150.00 to $132.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $131.27.

Dollar General Stock Performance

DG stock opened at $113.41 on Friday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $112.51 and a 200 day simple moving average of $129.23. The company has a market capitalization of $25.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.04, a PEG ratio of 1.65 and a beta of 0.26. The company has a quick ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. Dollar General Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $95.11 and a fifty-two week high of $158.23.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, June 2nd. The company reported $2.00 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.89 by $0.11. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.63% and a return on equity of 18.65%. The firm had revenue of $10.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.81 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.78 EPS. Dollar General’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. Sell-side analysts predict that Dollar General Corporation will post 7.38 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Dollar General Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Tuesday, July 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.59 per share. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, July 7th. Dollar General’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 33.38%.

Trending Headlines about Dollar General

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General’s latest earnings report beat expectations, with EPS of $2.00 topping estimates and revenue rising 3.4% year over year, reinforcing the case that the company is executing better operationally. Dollar General earnings and stock data
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlighted ongoing margin expansion, citing lower shrink, fewer damages, and tighter inventory controls as signs that profitability improvements may continue. Dollar General’s Margin Expansion Story Gains More Traction
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays reiterated an Overweight rating on Dollar General and described the company’s results as solid, although it trimmed its price target slightly to $148 from $151. Barclays Maintains Overweight Rating on Dollar General (DG)
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage also argued Dollar General may still be undervalued after its retail-sector rebound, pointing to the stock’s recovery from recent lows and support from the company’s earnings improvement. Dollar General (DG) Stock Could Be 17.5% Undervalued After Retail Rally And Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Several Zacks Research notes made small adjustments to future earnings estimates, with some quarters and fiscal years revised down and others nudged up; overall, the changes were modest and do not materially change the long-term outlook. Dollar General analyst estimate updates
• Negative Sentiment: Retail stocks were hit after the Federal Reserve held rates steady and signaled fewer rate cuts than expected, which pressured sentiment across consumer-focused names including Dollar General. RH, Sprouts, and Dollar General Shares Plummet, What You Need To Know
• Negative Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha piece argued weak consumer sentiment is still weighing on low-ticket sales, a reminder that demand conditions remain an important risk for Dollar General. Dollar General: Weak Consumer Sentiment Driving Low-Ticket Sales

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.