Dollar General (DG) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) is anticipated to release its Q4 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, March 12th. Analysts expect Dollar General to post earnings of $1.57 per share and revenue of $10.7769 billion for the quarter. Parties may visit the the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Dollar General Stock Performance

Dollar General stock opened at $145.24 on Tuesday. Dollar General has a fifty-two week low of $74.67 and a fifty-two week high of $158.23. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $147.30 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $123.01. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 1.17. The stock has a market cap of $31.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.08, a PEG ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 0.23.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Rhonda Taylor sold 7,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $134.89, for a total transaction of $1,011,675.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 73,492 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,913,335.88. This represents a 9.26% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CAO Anita C. Elliott sold 2,516 shares of the company’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 transaction of $333,420.32. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 29,344 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,888,666.88. This represents a 7.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 58,673 shares of company stock valued at $7,713,389 over the last ninety days. 0.56% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dollar General

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of DG. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its position in Dollar General by 416.4% in the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,525,608 shares of the company’s stock worth $259,759,000 after buying an additional 2,036,573 shares in the last quarter. Morgan Stanley lifted its holdings in Dollar General by 35.0% during the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 6,270,333 shares of the company’s stock valued at $832,513,000 after purchasing an additional 1,624,748 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its position in shares of Dollar General by 9.1% in the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 10,963,378 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,133,065,000 after purchasing an additional 913,373 shares during the period. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec increased its stake in shares of Dollar General by 1,615.1% in the third quarter. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec now owns 908,110 shares of the company’s stock worth $93,853,000 after purchasing an additional 855,162 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Two Sigma Investments LP lifted its stake in shares of Dollar General by 120.8% during the 3rd quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 1,453,649 shares of the company’s stock valued at $150,235,000 after buying an additional 795,178 shares in the last quarter. 91.77% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Dollar General News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research raised its price target to $165 (from $159), signaling confidence in Dollar General’s outlook and providing upside versus many other targets. Wolfe adjusts price target on Dollar General to $165 from $159
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks profiles DG as a long-term value stock, reinforcing a positive narrative for investors focused on durable, value-oriented retail exposure. Why Dollar General (DG) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer expressed bullish views on DG, noting it benefits when consumers tighten budgets — though he flagged a sharp oil spike to $120 as a risk. Jim Cramer bullish on Dollar General unless “oil makes a quick run to $120”
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary on ETFs and a “K-shaped” consumer recovery highlights DG as a beneficiary if budget-conscious shopping continues, supporting sector-level investor demand. (MarketBeat coverage)
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published a “countdown” preview for DG’s upcoming Q4 earnings with analysts’ key metric forecasts — an event that could swing shares depending on comps, margins and inventory commentary. Countdown to Dollar General (DG) Q4 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Geopolitical escalation and a sharp rise in crude pushed gasoline expectations higher; coverage naming retailers “at risk” raises uncertainty — oil-driven headwinds could reduce consumer discretionary spending or alternatively push shoppers toward discount chains. Walmart and three retailers most at risk from rising gasoline prices
• Negative Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $130 price target on DG — a notable discount to the current share price and a downward signal for investor expectations. Benzinga
• Negative Sentiment: AmericanBankingNews shows some analysts placing targets near $132, which, while raised from prior levels for that outlet, remains below the market and contributes to mixed sentiment. Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Price Target Raised to $132.00

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

DG has been the topic of several research reports. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on Dollar General from $165.00 to $178.00 in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Wolfe Research raised their target price on shares of Dollar General from $159.00 to $165.00 in a research note on Monday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Daiwa Securities Group raised their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $113.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Dollar General from $115.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $146.15.

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.