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DG·Dollar General Corporation

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After Hours
High
$130.61
Open
$127.45
Market Cap
28.71B
52W High
$158.23
Low
$124.67
P. Close
$125.78
P/E
18.35
52W Low
$95.11
Fwd P/E
63.43
DailyIQ Est.
$134.13
Technical Score (1D)
95
BUY
News Sentiment
66
BULLISH
Dollar General’s most recent announcement extends its Feeding America partnership with an additional $1 million donation, bringing total support since 2019 to over $6 million and more than 90 million meals distributed. This move reinforces DG’s community‑focused brand positioning and may generate goodwill recognition on the balance sheet, potentially boosting customer loyalty in the short term. In parallel, DG has launched an inflation‑proof pricing strategy that mirrors Costco’s approach, locking back‑to‑school prices at last year’s levels to attract price‑sensitive families amid rising inflation. The pricing freeze is expected to increase foot traffic and same‑store sales during the peak back‑to‑school season, which could support a rebound in DG’s valuation over the next few weeks. These initiatives coincide with the company’s upcoming earnings release, where analysts anticipate EPS of $2 and revenue of $11.17 billion, a key barometer for assessing the effectiveness of the pricing and community programs. The earnings report will also reveal whether the goodwill from the donation has been recognized and how the inflation‑proof deal has impacted margins and operating costs. Traders should watch the earnings call for commentary on store expansion plans and inventory management, as these factors have historically influenced DG’s short‑term performance. Additionally, monitoring the uptake of the back‑to‑school promotion and any changes in customer traffic will help gauge the success of the pricing strategy. Finally, keep an eye on any further ESG disclosures or partnership expansions, as they could reinforce DG’s brand narrative and affect investor sentiment in the coming trading days.
Earnings Summary
Dollar General Corporation operates as a leading discount retailer, primarily serving communities across the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States with a broad assortment of essential merchandise at value prices, positioning it firmly within the consumer defensive discount stores sector. In the most recent two quarters, Dollar General posted EPS of $1.86 in Q2 2025 and $1.28 in Q3 2025, both beating analyst estimates of $1.57 and $0.93 respectively, while revenue rose modestly from $10.73 billion to $10.65 billion; compared to the prior two quarters, EPS improved from a miss of $0.87 in Q4 2024 to a beat of $1.78 in Q1 2025, and revenue grew from $10.30 billion to $10.44 billion, indicating a pattern of earnings beats in three of the last four quarters. Historically, Dollar General has maintained a steady upward trajectory in revenue, with year‑over‑year growth reflected in incremental increases across consecutive quarters, and has consistently outperformed earnings estimates despite occasional revenue fluctuations, underscoring a resilient cost‑control strategy that supports margin stability. Recent news highlights the company’s inflation‑proof pricing strategy, locking back‑to‑school items at last year’s levels, and a retro pricing initiative aimed at attracting price‑sensitive shoppers; these moves are designed to lift foot traffic and same‑store sales during peak shopping periods, and investors should monitor early back‑to‑school sales data and same‑store performance in the next quarter to gauge the effectiveness of these promotions. Forward‑looking watch points include watching for the impact of the price‑freeze on back‑to‑school sales, monitoring same‑store sales and foot‑traffic metrics in Q1 2025, and assessing any adjustments to promotional spend, as these factors will be key to determining whether the volume‑driven strategy translates into sustained earnings growth.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.70$1.07$1.44$1.80$2.17Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'27Q2'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'27$2.00 - -
Q1'27$1.98$2.00+1.2%
Q3'25$0.93$1.28+37.6%
Q2'25$1.57$1.86+18.5%
Q1'25$1.49$1.78+19.6%
Q4'24$1.50$0.87-42.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$10.1B$10.5B$10.9B$11.3B$11.7BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q1'27Q2'27
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'27$11.5B - -
Q1'27$11.1B$10.8B-3.2%
Q3'25 - $10.6B -
Q2'25 - $10.7B -
Q1'25 - $10.4B -
Q4'24 - $10.3B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

DG Stock Snapshot

DG is currently trading at $125.85, giving Dollar General Corporation a market cap of 28.71B and a P/E ratio of 18.4. Today's range spans $124.67–$130.61, with shares opening at $127.45 and moving up $0.07 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 95/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 66/100.

Over the past year DG has traded between $95.11 and $158.23 - the current price is +32.3% off the 52-week low and -20.5% from the high. 41 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $130.90 (range $90.00–$175.00), implying upside of +4.0%.

The breakout geometry on DG is constructive - price at $125.85 (in the middle of its 52-week range in $95.11–$158.23), scoring 95/100 (BUY) with bullish sentiment (66/100). (P/E: 18.4) At 28.71B in Consumer Defensive market cap, technical breakouts through prior resistance at this capitalization tier tend to be better validated than in smaller-cap peers - institutional participation means that cleared levels attract follow-through buying rather than immediate fade behavior.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Consumer Defensive names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (95/100) and news sentiment (66/100, bullish) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $125.85 (in the middle of its 52-week range), DG's position within the $95.11–$158.23 annual range suggests there's room for multiple expansion before the stock encounters meaningful technical resistance.