Dollar General (DG) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) is projected to release its Q2 2027 results before the market opens on Thursday, August 27th. Analysts expect Dollar General to announce earnings of $2.01 per share and revenue of $11.1955 billion for the quarter. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.200-7.450 EPS. Parties may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q2 2027 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June 2nd. The company reported $2.00 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.89 by $0.11. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.63% and a return on equity of 18.65%. The firm had revenue of $10.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.81 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.78 earnings per share. Dollar General’s quarterly revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Dollar General to post $7 EPS for the current fiscal year and $8 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Dollar General Stock Performance

Shares of DG stock opened at $122.42 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. The business has a 50 day moving average of $120.69 and a two-hundred day moving average of $123.47. Dollar General has a 52 week low of $95.11 and a 52 week high of $158.23. The company has a market cap of $27.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.31, a PEG ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 0.23.

Dollar General Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, July 7th were given a dividend of $0.59 per share. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, July 7th. Dollar General’s dividend payout ratio is presently 33.38%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages recently issued reports on DG. Rothschild & Co Redburn cut their price target on Dollar General from $111.00 to $90.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, May 18th. Piper Sandler lowered their price objective on Dollar General from $133.00 to $118.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. HSBC cut their target price on Dollar General from $141.00 to $125.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, Guggenheim reduced their price target on shares of Dollar General from $160.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $130.42.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Dollar General

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in Dollar General during the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. Hollencrest Capital Management bought a new position in shares of Dollar General in the fourth quarter worth $40,000. DV Equities LLC bought a new position in shares of Dollar General in the fourth quarter worth $41,000. Summit Securities Group LLC increased 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 period. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General during the second quarter valued at $74,000. 91.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Dollar General News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Value-focused consumer demand, traffic trends and ongoing margin initiatives could support Dollar General’s results. Analysts are watching whether the retailer can convert financially pressured shoppers into profitable sales growth. What’s Dollar General’s Probability of an Earnings Beat This Season?
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street’s estimates for key second-quarter metrics provide potential upside if Dollar General reports stronger same-store sales, customer traffic or margins than expected. The company previously exceeded quarterly EPS estimates and has maintained fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $7.20 to $7.45. Unlocking Q2 Potential of Dollar General
• Neutral Sentiment: The upcoming earnings release is the central near-term catalyst. Dollar General and Dollar Tree are both due to report, putting the discount-retail category in focus and increasing the importance of management’s outlook for the remainder of the year. 2 Discount Retailers Gearing Up for Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: BJ’s Wholesale’s reported traffic and membership strength offer a constructive read-through for value-oriented retail demand, although its business model and customer base differ from Dollar General’s. BJ’s Q2 Earnings Beat on Traffic & Membership Momentum
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that weaker consumer spending, higher operating costs and margin pressure could offset traffic gains. The earnings report will test whether Dollar General’s retail execution, inventory management and store initiatives are producing sustainable improvement. Dollar General Faces a Crucial Retail Execution Test

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.