Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Price Target Raised to $135.00

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) had its price target increased by BMO Capital Markets from $120.00 to $135.00 in a report released on Friday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. They currently have a market perform rating on the stock.

A number of other research analysts have also recently weighed in on DG. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $155.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $150.00 target price on shares of Dollar General in a report on Tuesday, August 25th. Barclays dropped their price target on shares of Dollar General from $151.00 to $148.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Truist Financial upped their price target on shares of Dollar General from $109.00 to $114.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $134.65.

Dollar General Price Performance

NYSE:DG opened at $122.57 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $27.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.94, a PEG ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 0.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 1.21 and a quick ratio of 0.31. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $121.41 and a 200-day simple moving average of $122.99. Dollar General has a 1 year low of $95.11 and a 1 year high of $158.23.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 27th. The company reported $2.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.01 by $0.47. Dollar General had a return on equity of 18.93% and a net margin of 3.90%.The firm had revenue of $11.29 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.20 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.86 EPS. The company’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. Equities analysts forecast that Dollar General will post 7.63 EPS for the current year.

Dollar General Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 20th. Stockholders 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 dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 6th. Dollar General’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.69%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its stake in Dollar General by 4.7% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 26,317 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,314,000 after acquiring an additional 1,185 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Dollar General by 12.3% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 10,450 shares of the company’s stock worth $919,000 after acquiring an additional 1,148 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP raised its stake in shares of Dollar General by 40.7% during the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 18,580 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,634,000 after acquiring an additional 5,373 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Dollar General during the second quarter valued at approximately $211,000. Finally, Jump Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Dollar General in the second quarter valued at approximately $209,000. 91.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Dollar General News Summary

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

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.