Dollar General Corporation (DG)
NYSE: DGConsumer DefensiveDiscount StoresUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:03 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 122.38 +0.20%
DG stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $26.95B
- P/E (TTM)
- 15.86
- Forward P/E
- 14.70
- EPS (TTM)
- $7.70
- Dividend yield
- 1.93% ($2.36)
- Ex-dividend date
- Oct 6, 2026
- 52-week range
- 95.11 – 158.23
- Day range
- 122.07 – 124.42
- Volume / Avg
- 1.65M / 2.40M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 220.62M
52-week range
DG stock today
On Oct 7, DG ended the session at $122.14, shedding $1.13 (0.92%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 22.8% below their 52-week high of $158.23, set on Feb 26, 2026 and 28.4% above the 52-week low of $95.11, in the middle of the past year's range. DG is down 6.6% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 28.6%.
At 15.9x trailing earnings, Dollar General trades below the peer-group median of 21.0x. Its forward P/E of 14.7x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Dollar General pays an annual dividend of $2.36 per share, a 1.93% yield at the current price.
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About Dollar General
Company profileDollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food, such as cereals, pasta, canned soups, canned meats, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables, including milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, wine, and produce; candy, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; over-the-counter medicines and personal care products including soap, body wash, shampoo, cosmetics, dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. The company also provides seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, automotive, and home office supplies; home products include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods; and apparel products for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes and accessories.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Discount Stores
- CEO
- Mr. Todd J. Vasos
- Headquarters
- Goodlettsville, TN
- Employees
- 194,000
- IPO year
- 2009
- Website
- dollargeneral.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Dollar General generated $42.72 billion in revenue, up 5.2% from fiscal 2024, its 16th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $1.51 billion (+34.4% year over year), for a net margin of 3.5% versus a median of 6.4% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 30.7% (up from 29.6%) and operating margin 5.2%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $42.72B | $40.61B | $38.69B | $37.84B | $34.22B |
| Growth | +5.20% | +4.96% | +2.24% | +10.59% | +1.40% |
| Net income | $1.51B | $1.13B | $1.66B | $2.42B | $2.40B |
| EPS (diluted) | $6.85 | $5.11 | $7.55 | $10.68 | $10.17 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (30 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$141.45+15.81%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 9
- Hold 17
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 27, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $2.48 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $2.36
- Dividend yield
- 1.93%
- Last payment
- $0.59
- Ex-dividend date
- Oct 6, 2026
DG news
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Dollar General peers
Consumer Defensive sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLTRDollar Tree Inc. | 116.30 | +0.09% | $21.82B | vs DG |
| BJBJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. | 95.90 | +0.29% | $12.11B | vs DG |
| TBBBBBB Foods Inc. Class A | 53.01 | -2.27% | $6.39B | vs DG |
| PSMTPriceSmart Inc. | 169.72 | -1.33% | $5.24B | vs DG |
| OLLIOllie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. | 86.13 | -1.85% | $5.12B | vs DG |
| TGTTarget Corporation | 150.92 | -2.21% | $68.56B | vs DG |
| COSTCostco Wholesale Corporation | 942.25 | +0.70% | $417.67B | vs DG |
| WMTWalmart Inc. | 108.16 | +0.90% | $860.75B | vs DG |
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Dollar General stock FAQ
What is Dollar General's stock price today?
DG last traded at $122.14 as of Oct 7, 4:03 PM EDT, down 0.92% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Dollar General pay a dividend?
Yes. Dollar General pays $2.36 per share annually, a 1.93% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.59 had an ex-dividend date of Oct 6, 2026.
What is DG's P/E ratio?
DG trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 15.86 and a forward P/E of 14.70, compared with a median of 21.0 for its closest peers.
Is Dollar General in the S&P 500?
Yes. Dollar General (DG) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Dollar General's CEO?
Mr. Todd J. Vasos is the chief executive officer of Dollar General Corporation, which has about 194,000 employees.
What is the DG 52-week high?
The 52-week high for DG is $158.23 and the 52-week low is $95.11. The stock is currently 22.8% below its high.