Dollar General Corporation $DG Shares Bought by Schroder Investment Management Group

Schroder Investment Management Group grew its holdings in Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) by 6,414.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 960,785 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 946,037 shares during the quarter. Schroder Investment Management Group owned approximately 0.44% of Dollar General worth $99,297,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of DG. Caldwell Trust Co acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Dollar General during the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp purchased a new position in Dollar General during the second quarter worth $26,000. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new position in Dollar General during the third quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Peoples Financial Services CORP. acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General in the third quarter worth $35,000. 91.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Dollar General

In other news, EVP Rhonda Taylor sold 7,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $134.89, for a total value of $1,011,675.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 73,492 shares in the company, valued at $9,913,335.88. This trade represents a 9.26% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Roderick J. West sold 2,282 shares of Dollar General stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $133.35, for a total value of $304,304.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 36,108 shares in the company, valued at $4,815,001.80. This represents a 5.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 58,673 shares of company stock valued at $7,713,389 over the last three months. Insiders own 0.56% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Dollar General

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research raised its price target to $165 (from $159), signaling confidence in Dollar General’s outlook and providing upside versus many other targets. Wolfe adjusts price target on Dollar General to $165 from $159
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks profiles DG as a long-term value stock, reinforcing a positive narrative for investors focused on durable, value-oriented retail exposure. Why Dollar General (DG) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer expressed bullish views on DG, noting it benefits when consumers tighten budgets — though he flagged a sharp oil spike to $120 as a risk. Jim Cramer bullish on Dollar General unless “oil makes a quick run to $120”
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary on ETFs and a “K-shaped” consumer recovery highlights DG as a beneficiary if budget-conscious shopping continues, supporting sector-level investor demand. (MarketBeat coverage)
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published a “countdown” preview for DG’s upcoming Q4 earnings with analysts’ key metric forecasts — an event that could swing shares depending on comps, margins and inventory commentary. Countdown to Dollar General (DG) Q4 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Geopolitical escalation and a sharp rise in crude pushed gasoline expectations higher; coverage naming retailers “at risk” raises uncertainty — oil-driven headwinds could reduce consumer discretionary spending or alternatively push shoppers toward discount chains. Walmart and three retailers most at risk from rising gasoline prices
• Negative Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $130 price target on DG — a notable discount to the current share price and a downward signal for investor expectations. Benzinga
• Negative Sentiment: AmericanBankingNews shows some analysts placing targets near $132, which, while raised from prior levels for that outlet, remains below the market and contributes to mixed sentiment. Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Price Target Raised to $132.00

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Citigroup upped their price objective on Dollar General from $112.00 to $138.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Wolfe Research boosted their target price on shares of Dollar General from $159.00 to $165.00 in a research note on Monday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of Dollar General from $166.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Piper Sandler lifted their price target on shares of Dollar General from $129.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Dollar General currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $146.15.

Dollar General Trading Down 0.7%

Shares of DG opened at $145.24 on Tuesday. Dollar General Corporation has a twelve month low of $74.67 and a twelve month high of $158.23. The firm has a market capitalization of $31.97 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 0.23. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $147.30 and its 200 day simple moving average is $123.01.

Dollar General 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.