Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.36 EPS

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) posted its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $1.93 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.36, FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $10.91 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.78 billion. Dollar General had a return on equity of 18.59% and a net margin of 3.03%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.87 earnings per share. Dollar General updated its FY 2026 guidance to 7.100-7.35 EPS.

Dollar General Price Performance

Shares of DG traded down $8.71 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $136.13. 2,550,917 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,043,673. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63. Dollar General has a fifty-two week low of $76.44 and a fifty-two week high of $158.23. The company has a market cap of $29.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.55, a P/E/G ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 0.23. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $147.75 and its 200 day moving average is $123.40.

More Dollar General News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings and revenue beat consensus and showed clear margin improvement — EPS $1.93 and net sales up 5.9% year-over-year. This confirms operating leverage coming through in the quarter. Business Wire: Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Same‑store sales accelerated (Q4 +4.3%) and operating profit roughly doubled year-over-year, indicating traffic and profitability initiatives are working in the current environment. Seeking Alpha: Same-Store Sales & Margin
• Neutral Sentiment: Management issued FY2026 guidance of $7.10–$7.35 EPS and revenue roughly $44.3–$44.5B (the EPS band compares variably to consensus), a mixed signal: EPS guidance is healthy but company expects slower same‑store sales growth next year. Yahoo Finance: Quarterly Results & Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Dollar General forecasted annual comparable‑sales below Wall Street estimates as shoppers seek better deals at Walmart and online competitors, raising concern about near‑term top‑line momentum. Reuters: Forecast Below Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction was negative (shares dropped after the print) as investors focused on the muted sales outlook despite the beat — analysts and headlines framed the quarter as “beat but cautious.” Blockonomi: Market Reaction

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CAO Anita C. Elliott sold 2,516 shares of Dollar General stock in a transaction on Friday, December 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $132.52, for a total value of $333,420.32. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 29,344 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,888,666.88. This trade represents a 7.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Roderick J. West sold 2,282 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $133.35, for a total value of $304,304.70. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 36,108 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,815,001.80. This represents a 5.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 22,074 shares of company stock worth $2,972,288 in the last ninety days. 0.56% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Dollar General

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of DG. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General during the second quarter worth $211,000. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Dollar General in the fourth quarter valued at $160,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in Dollar General by 42.5% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 1,488 shares of the company’s stock worth $198,000 after purchasing an additional 444 shares during the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust raised its position in Dollar General by 9.3% during the 4th quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 808 shares of the company’s stock worth $107,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Virtus Advisers LLC lifted its holdings in Dollar General by 45.9% during the 4th quarter. Virtus Advisers LLC now owns 1,240 shares of the company’s stock worth $165,000 after buying an additional 390 shares during the period. 91.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts recently issued reports on the company. Piper Sandler boosted their price target on Dollar General from $129.00 to $132.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded Dollar General from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $170.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised Dollar General from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, December 5th. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their target price on shares of Dollar General from $141.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Oppenheimer raised their price target on shares of Dollar General from $145.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price 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.