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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
Employees
194,200
Headquarters
Website
Dollar General Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$23B
19.29
$5.40
0.29
$2.36
2.26%
Price and volume
Market cap
$23B
Beta
0.29
52-week high
$117.95
52-week low
$66.43
Average daily volume
2.8M
Dividend rate
$2.36
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.253
Quick ratio
0.204
Long term debt to equity
194.031
Total debt to equity
213.026
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
43.59%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.87%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
3,026.482
Gross margin (TTM)
30.15%
Net profit margin (TTM)
2.86%
Operating margin (TTM)
4.84%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
22.33%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$210,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
3.97%
Return on equity (TTM)
15.60%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
19.291
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.55
Price to book
2.86
Price to tangible book (TTM)
9.27
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
12.391
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
8.07%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
8.41
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.26%
Forward dividend yield
2.26%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.98%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-15.98%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.62%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.79%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-18.62%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
3.74%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.75%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
18.29%
What the Analysts think about Dollar General
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Dollar General stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Dollar General’s Q1 fiscal 2025 EPS of $1.78 topped consensus by $0.30 and same-store sales climbed 2.4% versus the 1.41% forecast (Reuters).
The company raised its full-year same-store sales guidance to 1.5–2.5% and lifted the low end of its EPS outlook to $5.20 from $5.10, reflecting confidence in durable consumer demand (Reuters).
In Q2, Dollar General reported a 2.8% gain in same-store sales and adjusted EPS of $1.86, beating estimates by $0.29 and prompting an uplift of its annual EPS target to $5.80–$6.30 (Reuters).
Management cautioned that ongoing tariff uncertainty may force price increases, potentially dampening consumer spending and squeezing margins (Reuters).
Analysts warned that Q1 customer traffic dipped 0.3% and that the reported increase in ticket size may largely reflect price hikes rather than higher consumption, indicating vulnerability in core traffic trends (Reuters).
Dollar General faces intensifying competition as Walmart expands its Plus membership and Amazon rolls out same-day grocery in rural markets, challenging DG’s omnichannel and convenience initiatives (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 10 Nov 2025.
Dollar General Financial Performance
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Dollar General Earnings Performance
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Dollar General News
AllArticlesVideos
Dollar General Corporation Announces Webcast of its Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
Business Wire1 week ago
Jolly Good Deals: Dollar General Delivers Joy at Big Values This Holiday Season
Business Wire3 weeks ago
High-income shoppers are flocking to Walmart and Dollar General, says Consumer Edge's Michael Gunter
CNBC Television2 months ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Dollar General stock?
Dollar General (DG) has a market cap of $23B as of November 13, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Dollar General stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Dollar General (DG) stock is 19.29 as of November 13, 2025.
Does Dollar General stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Dollar General (DG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 13, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.36 and the yield is 2.26%. Dollar General has a payout ratio of 43.59% 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 0.29. 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.