Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.11 EPS

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The company reported $2.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11, FiscalAI reports. Dollar General had a return on equity of 18.66% and a net margin of 3.54%.The firm had revenue of $10.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.81 billion. Dollar General updated its FY 2026 guidance to 7.200-7.450 EPS.

Dollar General Price Performance

DG stock opened at $110.05 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $115.21 and a 200-day moving average price of $128.71. Dollar General has a 52-week low of $95.11 and a 52-week high of $158.23. The firm has a market capitalization of $24.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.07, a PEG ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 0.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a quick ratio of 0.22 and a current ratio of 1.13.

Dollar General Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 21st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 7th were issued a dividend of $0.59 per share. This represents a $2.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, April 7th. Dollar General’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 34.45%.

Trending Headlines about Dollar General

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General is promoting a 30-day “Stars, Stripes and Savings” event tied to America’s 250th anniversary, which could help drive traffic and sales heading into the quarter. Dollar General Announces “Stars, Stripes and Savings” Event with 30 Days of Deals Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts and market previews note Dollar General could benefit if higher gas prices keep shoppers making shorter, closer trips to discount stores, potentially supporting demand. Dollar General Q1 Preview: Will Higher Gas Prices Help Discount Retailer?
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street forecasters are maintaining a Hold rating ahead of earnings, with consensus expectations around $1.89 EPS and $10.82 billion in revenue, suggesting investors are waiting for confirmation rather than betting aggressively either way. Top Wall Street Forecasters Maintain a Hold Rating on Dollar General Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are focused on whether Dollar General can show progress in traffic, same-store sales, and margins, since storms, costs, and a “K-shaped” consumer backdrop could keep results mixed. Dollar General Gears Up for Q1 Earnings: Key Elements to Watch
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually heavy put buying signals traders are hedging or betting on downside ahead of the earnings release, which can weigh on sentiment near term.
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple previews describe a cautious Wall Street tone and note DG shares have already been weak this year, indicating investors are concerned earnings may not be strong enough to change the narrative. DG Stock Wades Through Cautious Wall Street Ahead Of Q1 Earnings As ‘K-Shaped’ Economy Risks Loom

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms recently issued reports on DG. BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on Dollar General from $130.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Rothschild & Co Redburn cut their target price on Dollar General from $111.00 to $90.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Sanford C. Bernstein cut their target price on Dollar General from $150.00 to $146.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 25th. Wolfe Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $165.00 target price on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Finally, Guggenheim cut their target price on Dollar General from $165.00 to $160.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, March 13th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $139.19.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Dollar General

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Dollar General during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Hollencrest Capital Management purchased a new position in shares of Dollar General during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $40,000. DV Equities LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dollar General during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $41,000. Summit Securities Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Dollar General by 43.4% during the fourth quarter. Summit Securities Group LLC now owns 542 shares of the company’s stock valued at $72,000 after purchasing an additional 164 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new position in shares of Dollar General during the second quarter valued at approximately $74,000. 91.77% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.