Dollar General (DG) Projected 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 $11.1917 billion for the quarter. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.200-7.450 EPS. Interested persons are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2027 earning overview 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 analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.63% and a return on equity of 18.65%. The company had revenue of $10.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.81 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.78 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter 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

NYSE DG opened at $125.31 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $27.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.72, a PEG ratio of 1.88 and a beta of 0.23. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $120.52 and a 200 day moving average price of $123.66. Dollar General has a 1-year low of $95.11 and a 1-year high of $158.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 1.17 and a quick ratio of 0.25.

Dollar General Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders 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 yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, July 7th. Dollar General’s payout ratio is 33.38%.

Key Dollar General News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst previews are examining whether stronger value-driven traffic, improved execution and margin initiatives could support Dollar General’s second-quarter performance. A result above expectations could reinforce the recent recovery in the stock. Unlocking Q2 Potential of Dollar General
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage of Dollar General’s earnings probability highlights the potential for an earnings beat if traffic and productivity gains outweigh inflation, labor and other operating costs. Such an outcome could improve confidence in fiscal 2026 guidance. Dollar General Earnings Beat Probability
• Neutral Sentiment: Dollar General and Dollar Tree are both preparing to report results on August 27, making discount-retail earnings a near-term catalyst. Investors will likely watch comparable-store sales, customer traffic, inventory levels, gross margin and management’s outlook. Two Discount Retailers Gearing Up for Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: A separate retail-execution analysis frames the report as a crucial test of Dollar General’s ability to improve store operations and convert customer traffic into profitable sales. Dollar General Faces a Crucial Retail Execution Test
• Negative Sentiment: The key risk is that consumer pressure, elevated costs or weaker-than-expected margins could prevent Dollar General from meeting estimates, particularly after revenue growth remained modest in the prior quarter. Dollar General Key Metrics Preview

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dollar General

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Dollar General by 416.4% in the 3rd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,525,608 shares of the company’s stock valued at $259,759,000 after purchasing an additional 2,036,573 shares during the last quarter. Morgan Stanley raised its stake in shares of Dollar General by 35.0% during the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 6,270,333 shares of the company’s stock worth $832,513,000 after buying an additional 1,624,748 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its stake in shares of Dollar General by 9.1% during the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 10,963,378 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,133,065,000 after buying an additional 913,373 shares during the last quarter. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec lifted its holdings in 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 valued at $93,853,000 after buying an additional 855,162 shares during the period. Finally, Two Sigma Investments LP lifted its holdings in Dollar General by 120.8% in the third 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 during the period. Institutional investors own 91.77% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently weighed in on DG. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Freedom Capital cut Dollar General from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their target price on Dollar General from $130.00 to $128.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Finally, Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of Dollar General from $109.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Dollar General presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $130.42.

About Dollar General

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.