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About Dollar General
With more than 20,000 locations, Dollar General's banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged food, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or less.
Ticker
$DG
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Consumer Staples Distribution and Retail
Headquarters
Employees
194,200
Website
Dollar General Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$24B
20.71
$5.24
0.27
$2.36
2.17%
Price and volume
Market cap
$24B
Beta
0.27
52-week high
$126.98
52-week low
$66.43
Average daily volume
2.9M
Dividend rate
$2.36
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.233
Quick ratio
0.138
Long term debt to equity
201.456
Total debt to equity
220.908
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
44.98%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.40%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
2,962.993
Gross margin (TTM)
29.80%
Net profit margin (TTM)
2.81%
Operating margin (TTM)
4.79%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
21.91%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$210,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
3.97%
Return on equity (TTM)
15.69%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
20.711
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.58
Price to book
3.1
Price to tangible book (TTM)
11.03
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
12.428
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
8.05%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
8.732
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.17%
Forward dividend yield
2.17%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.77%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-23.61%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.97%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.86%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-18.71%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
3.79%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
9.25%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
26.78%
What the Analysts think about Dollar General
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Dollar General stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Dollar General raised its annual sales and earnings forecasts after surpassing first-quarter expectations, driven by strong demand for affordable essentials amid persistent inflation. (reuters.com)
The company plans to open 575 new stores and remodel approximately 2,000 existing ones by January 2026, indicating a commitment to expansion and modernization. (reuters.com)
Dollar General's focus on private-label brands and store remodeling has led to improved operations and cost reductions, enhancing profitability. (reuters.com)
Dollar General cut its profit forecast for a second consecutive quarter, citing increased competition and economic pressures on consumers. (bloomberg.com)
Analysts have downgraded Dollar General's stock, expressing concerns over the company's near-term prospects due to macroeconomic pressures on its core low-income customers. (thestreet.com)
The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, indicating a heavier reliance on borrowed funds and raising concerns about financial leverage. (markets.businessinsider.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Dollar General stock?
Dollar General (DG) has a market cap of $24B as of August 04, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Dollar General stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Dollar General (DG) stock is 20.71 as of August 04, 2025.
Does Dollar General stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Dollar General (DG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of August 04, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.36 and the yield is 2.17%. Dollar General has a payout ratio of 44.99% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Dollar General dividend payment date?
The next Dollar General (DG) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Dollar General?
Dollar General (DG) has a beta rating of 0.27. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.