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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 & Retail
Headquarters
Employees
194,200
ISIN
US2566771059
Website
Dollar General Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$25B
21.43
$5.24
0.27
$2.36
2.10%
Price and volume
Market cap
$25B
Beta
0.27
52-week high
$135.46
52-week low
$66.43
Average daily volume
3.8M
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)
21.432
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.6
Price to book
3.21
Price to tangible book (TTM)
11.41
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
12.861
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
7.78%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
873.24%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.10%
Forward dividend yield
2.10%
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 stores by January 2026, indicating a commitment to expansion and modernization. (reuters.com)
Dollar General's focus on remodeling existing stores and controlling expansion aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce expenses, especially as its core low-income customers remain financially strained. (reuters.com)
Dollar General forecasted annual sales and profit targets below estimates, joining other retailers signaling a grim year due to high inflation and economic uncertainty affecting consumer spending. (reuters.com)
The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio notably higher than the industry average, indicating a heavier reliance on borrowed funds and raising concerns about financial leverage. (markets.businessinsider.com)
Dollar General's revenue growth rate of approximately 2.42% as of October 31, 2023, lags behind its industry peers, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining competitive growth. (markets.businessinsider.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Dollar General stock?
Dollar General (DG) has a market cap of $25B as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Dollar General stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Dollar General (DG) stock is 21.43 as of June 20, 2025.
Does Dollar General stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Dollar General (DG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.36 and the yield is 2.1%. 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 is scheduled for July 22, 2025.
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.