Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Price Target Raised to $129.00

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) had its price target hoisted by BNP Paribas Exane from $113.00 to $129.00 in a research note released on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently weighed in on DG. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $116.00 to $133.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday. Guggenheim decreased their target price on shares of Dollar General from $160.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Gordon Haskett downgraded shares of Dollar General from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and dropped their target price for the stock from $140.00 to $110.00 in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn cut their price target on shares of Dollar General from $111.00 to $90.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, May 18th. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $134.65.

Dollar General Stock Performance

DG opened at $122.57 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. The firm has a market cap of $27.04 billion, a PE ratio of 15.94, a P/E/G ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 0.23. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $121.41 and a 200-day simple moving average of $122.99. Dollar General has a fifty-two week low of $95.11 and a fifty-two week high of $158.23.

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

Dollar General Announces Dividend

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dollar General

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of DG. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its holdings in shares of 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 during the period. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Dollar General during the first quarter worth approximately $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC grew its position in Dollar General by 69.3% during 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Reflection Asset Management purchased a new position in Dollar General during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. 91.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Dollar General News

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

About Dollar General

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.