Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Hits New 1-Year High on Analyst Upgrade

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG)’s share price hit a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday after Jefferies Financial Group raised their price target on the stock from $165.00 to $178.00. The company traded as high as $156.28 and last traded at $156.1670, with a volume of 465490 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $153.96.

Several other research firms have also commented on DG. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Dollar General from $115.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of Dollar General from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, December 5th. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their target price on shares of Dollar General from $118.00 to $127.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, December 5th. Telsey Advisory Group reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $130.00 price target (up from $123.00) on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group raised their price target on shares of Dollar General from $113.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $145.85.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Tracey N. Herrmann sold 12,583 shares of Dollar General stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $125.07, for a total value of $1,573,755.81. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 30,948 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,870,666.36. This trade represents a 28.91% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CAO Anita C. Elliott sold 2,516 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $132.52, for a total value of $333,420.32. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 29,344 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,888,666.88. The trade was a 7.90% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 58,673 shares of company stock worth $7,713,389 in the last three months. 0.56% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Dollar General News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised price targets and reiterated buy/outperform views, signaling stronger conviction in DG’s turnaround and supporting the rally. Dollar General (DG) Price Targets Raised to $165 and $168 on Turnaround Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Oppenheimer raised its target to $170 and kept an outperform rating, adding another high-profile analyst endorsement that can lift sentiment and flows. DG price target raised by Oppenheimer
• Positive Sentiment: Company expansion: DG’s 2026 real‑estate plan (4,730 projects, ~460 new stores, larger formats/remodels) plus local DG Market openings (Hurlock, near Muncie) support long‑term same-store sales and grocery penetration in underserved rural markets. Dollar General’s 2026 Real Estate Plan Focuses on Rural Markets
• Neutral Sentiment: Momentum and style-score writeups (Zacks, MSN) highlight DG as a momentum/value retail pick, helping attention but not adding new fundamentals. Here’s Why Dollar General (DG) is a Strong Momentum Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative retail coverage (Walmart vs. Dollar General and other sector pieces) frames DG’s valuation and margin tradeoffs against peers — useful context for investors but mixed in directional impact. Walmart or Dollar General: Which Is the Better Retail Play Right Now?

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Dollar General

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Dollar General in the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Caldwell Trust Co purchased a new position in Dollar General in the second quarter valued at $25,000. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new stake in Dollar General in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp purchased a new stake in Dollar General during the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General during the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. 91.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Dollar General Trading Up 1.4%

The business has a fifty day moving average price of $144.66 and a 200 day moving average price of $120.65. The firm has a market cap of $34.38 billion, a PE ratio of 26.98, a P/E/G ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 0.25. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, December 4th. The company reported $1.28 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.95 by $0.33. The company had revenue of $10.65 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.60 billion. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.03% and a return on equity of 18.59%. The firm’s revenue was up 4.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.89 earnings per share. Dollar General has set its FY 2025 guidance at 6.300-6.500 EPS. Analysts forecast that Dollar General Corporation will post 5.75 EPS for the current year.

Dollar General Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, January 20th. Investors of record on Tuesday, January 6th were given a $0.59 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, January 6th. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.5%. Dollar General’s payout ratio is 40.76%.

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.