Dollar General Corporation (DG)

NYSE
Currency in USD
71.78
+0.45(+0.63%)
Closed
After Hours
71.99+0.21(+0.29%)
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Full Analysis
Valuation implies a strong free cash flow yield
Fair Value
Day's Range
71.2472.20
52 wk Range
66.43168.07
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
71.33
Open
71.66
Day's Range
71.24-72.2
52 wk Range
66.43-168.07
Volume
2.21M
Average Volume (3m)
4.03M
1-Year Change
-46.21%
Book Value / Share
33.39
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Price Target
88.87
Upside
+23.81%
Members' Sentiments
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Trading at a low earnings multiple
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Dollar General Company Profile

Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper and cleaning products, such as paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food comprising cereals, pasta, canned soups, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables that include milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, and wine. The company’s consumable products also comprise snacks, such as candies, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; health and beauty products, including over-the-counter medicines and personal care products, such as soaps, body washes, shampoos, cosmetics, and dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. In addition, it offers seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, and automotive and home office supplies; and home products that include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods. Further, the company provides apparel, which comprise basic items for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women, and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes, and accessories. The company was formerly known as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc. and changed its name to Dollar General Corporation in 1968. Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Employees
185800

Dollar General Corporation SWOT Analysis


Strategic Shift
Dollar General implements a "back-to-basics" approach to address operational inefficiencies and enhance customer experience amid market challenges
Financial Landscape
Explore Dollar General's mixed financial performance, with revenue growth of 2.9% to $40.2 billion and a cautious EPS guidance despite operational improvements
Market Dynamics
Delve into Dollar General's competitive positioning against Walmart and Family Dollar, and its potential to capture trade-down consumers in an inflationary environment
Future Prospects
Analysts project a return to 10% EPS growth, with an average price target of $133.67, reflecting cautious optimism about Dollar General's strategic initiatives
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Dollar General Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2025

  • Net sales up 4.2% to $10.2B, same-store sales rose 0.5% in Q2 2024; company plans increased markdowns to boost traffic
  • Gross profit margin decreased due to markdowns, inventory damages; SG&A expenses rose from labor, depreciation, and occupancy costs
  • Core customers face financial constraints; Dollar General aims to gain market share through promotions and operational improvements
  • Company expects continued net sales and same-store sales growth; confident in cash flow generation and long-term business model
  • Focus on reducing shrink, simplifying operations, and maintaining competitive pricing to navigate challenging retail landscape
Last Updated: 30-08-2024, 01:48 am
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Compare DG to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
DG
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
11.8x19.4x11.7x
PEG Ratio
−0.39−0.460.03
Price/Book
2.1x2.9x1.5x
Price / LTM Sales
0.4x0.6x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
22.6%22.8%23.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
20 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
32 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 88.87
(+23.81% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 6.08
Dividend Yield
3.29%
Industry Median 0.41%
Annualised payout
2.3600
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+13.55%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Dec 05, 2024
EPS / Forecast
0.89 / 0.95
Revenue / Forecast
10.20B / 10.14B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

FAQ

What Is the Dollar General (DG) Stock Price Today?

The Dollar General stock price today is 71.78.

What Stock Exchange Does Dollar General Trade On?

Dollar General is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Dollar General?

The stock symbol for Dollar General is "DG."

Does Dollar General Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Dollar General dividend yield is 3.29%.

What Is the Dollar General Market Cap?

As of today, Dollar General market cap is 15.79B.

What is Dollar General Earnings Per Share?

The Dollar General EPS is 6.08.

What Is the Next Dollar General Earnings Date?

Dollar General will release its next earnings report on 12 Mar 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is DG a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.
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