Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 7.800-8.000 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 7.230. The company issued revenue guidance of $44.4 billion-$44.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $44.4 billion.

Dollar General Trading Up 0.3%

Shares of DG stock opened at $122.97 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $27.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.86 and a beta of 0.23. The company has a quick ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. Dollar General has a fifty-two week low of $95.11 and a fifty-two week high of $158.23. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $120.97 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $123.31.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 27th. The company reported $2.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.01 by $0.47. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.63% and a return on equity of 18.65%. The company had revenue of $11.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.20 billion. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-8.000 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Dollar General will post 7.38 EPS for the current year.

Dollar General Announces Dividend

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have commented on DG. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $149.00 price objective on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $145.00 target price on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Citigroup lowered their target price on Dollar General from $138.00 to $116.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Rothschild & Co Redburn reduced their price target on Dollar General from $111.00 to $90.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Finally, Barclays decreased their price target on Dollar General from $151.00 to $148.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Dollar General currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $130.42.

Dollar General News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Earnings and revenue beat estimates: Fiscal Q2 revenue increased 5.2% year over year to $11.3 billion, while diluted EPS rose 33.3% to $2.48, well above the $2.01 consensus estimate. Operating profit climbed 29.2% to $769.2 million. Dollar General Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Healthy comparable-store performance: Same-store sales grew 3.5%, supported by a 2.0% increase in customer traffic and a 1.5% rise in average transaction size, suggesting improving consumer demand. Dollar General Q2 Revenue Hits $11.3 Billion as EPS Rises 33%
• Positive Sentiment: Outlook raised: Management now expects fiscal 2026 net sales growth of approximately 4.0% to 4.3% and EPS of $7.80 to $8.00, improving the earnings outlook for investors.
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns and expansion: Dollar General declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share, plans up to $700 million in share repurchases, and opened 126 stores during the quarter.
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional positioning was mixed: Some large investors increased their holdings, including Pzena Investment Management and Invesco, while BlackRock and other institutions reduced positions. This signals differing views on the retailer’s recovery prospects.
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability remains a concern: Despite the strong improvement, Dollar General’s reported net margin was only 3.63%. Investors may continue to monitor costs, margins and competitive pressure affecting discount retailers.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Dollar General

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Dollar General in the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Hollencrest Capital Management bought a new position in Dollar General during the 4th quarter valued at $40,000. DV Equities LLC bought a new position in Dollar General during the 4th quarter valued at $41,000. Summit Securities Group LLC boosted its stake in Dollar General by 43.4% during the 4th quarter. Summit Securities Group LLC now owns 542 shares of the company’s stock valued at $72,000 after acquiring an additional 164 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in Dollar General during the 2nd quarter worth $74,000. 91.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.