The Goldman Sachs Group Cuts Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Price Target to $128.00

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) had its price target decreased by The Goldman Sachs Group from $130.00 to $128.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group’s price target points to a potential upside of 21.80% from the company’s previous close.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Dollar General from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 4th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price target on shares of Dollar General from $155.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. KeyCorp restated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Friday, March 13th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane cut their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $144.00 to $113.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Dollar General currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $134.19.

Dollar General Stock Performance

Shares of DG stock traded down $1.18 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $105.09. 445,276 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,392,103. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54. The stock has a market capitalization of $23.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.34, a P/E/G ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 0.26. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $115.21 and a 200 day simple moving average of $128.71. Dollar General has a 52-week low of $95.11 and a 52-week high of $158.23.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June 2nd. The company reported $2.00 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.89 by $0.11. Dollar General had a return on equity of 18.66% and a net margin of 3.54%.The business had revenue of $10.79 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.81 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.78 earnings per share. Dollar General’s revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.200-7.450 EPS. Research analysts predict that Dollar General will post 7.25 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Dollar General

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of DG. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac bought a new position in Dollar General in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Dollar General by 4,550.0% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 186 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 182 shares during the period. Evergreen Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Dollar General in the first quarter worth $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Dollar General by 69.3% during the fourth quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 193 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 79 shares during the period. Finally, Reflection Asset Management bought a new stake in Dollar General during the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Institutional investors own 91.77% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Dollar General

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General beat Q1 EPS expectations with $2.00 per share versus $1.89 expected, while same-store sales rose 2.0% and operating margin improved, signaling healthier execution. Dollar General Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its fiscal 2026 earnings outlook to $7.20-$7.45 per share, reinforcing confidence that margin gains and cost control can continue. Dollar General raises annual profit forecast on resilient demand for discount goods
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary stayed constructive overall, with UBS’s Michael Lasser reiterating a Buy rating on operational upgrades, margin expansion and raised guidance. UBS analyst reiterates Buy on Dollar General
• Neutral Sentiment: Loop Capital raised its price target to $115 from $110, but kept a Hold rating, suggesting limited upside despite the improved results. Loop Capital price target update
• Neutral Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group lowered its price target to $125 from $140 and maintained a Market Perform rating, reflecting caution after the rally in expectations.
• Negative Sentiment: Management also flagged ongoing pressure from higher gas prices and reduced SNAP benefits, which are making some customers buy less food and household goods, especially in rural areas. Customer spending pressure article

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.