Natixis Advisors LLC Reduces Holdings in Dollar General Corporation $DG

Natixis Advisors LLC reduced its stake in shares of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 444,772 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,473 shares during the quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC’s holdings in Dollar General were worth $45,967,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Dollar General by 0.3% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 26,896,503 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,779,754,000 after purchasing an additional 78,854 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its holdings in shares of Dollar General by 116.0% in the 2nd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 2,714,972 shares of the company’s stock valued at $310,538,000 after purchasing an additional 1,458,093 shares during the last quarter. Baupost Group LLC MA lifted its holdings in shares of Dollar General by 26.7% in the 2nd quarter. Baupost Group LLC MA now owns 2,666,876 shares of the company’s stock valued at $305,037,000 after purchasing an additional 562,000 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its position in shares of Dollar General by 31.0% in the 3rd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,596,250 shares of the company’s stock valued at $268,313,000 after purchasing an additional 614,373 shares during the period. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Dollar General by 4.1% in the 2nd quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,778,479 shares of the company’s stock valued at $203,422,000 after purchasing an additional 70,588 shares during the period. 91.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Dollar General Trading Down 0.7%

Shares of DG stock opened at $145.24 on Tuesday. The company 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 business’s 50 day moving average is $147.30 and its two-hundred day moving average is $123.01. Dollar General Corporation has a twelve month low of $74.67 and a twelve month high of $158.23.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have commented on DG. The Goldman Sachs Group raised Dollar General from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their target price on shares of Dollar General from $141.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Daiwa Securities Group lifted their target price on shares of Dollar General from $113.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. BNP Paribas Exane upped their price target on shares of Dollar General from $118.00 to $127.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $135.00 price target on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Dollar General presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $146.15.

Insider Activity

In other Dollar General news, EVP Rhonda Taylor sold 7,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $134.89, for a total transaction of $1,011,675.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 73,492 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,913,335.88. This represents a 9.26% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Carman R. Wenkoff sold 19,166 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $132.01, for a total transaction of $2,530,103.66. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 43,179 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,700,059.79. This trade represents a 30.74% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 58,673 shares of company stock valued at $7,713,389. 0.56% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Dollar General News Summary

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

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.