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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
19.68
$5.40
0.29
$2.36
2.22%
Price and volume
Market cap
$23B
Beta
0.29
52-week high
$117.95
52-week low
$66.43
Average daily volume
3.3M
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)
19.682
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.562
Price to book
2.92
Price to tangible book (TTM)
9.46
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
12.642
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
7.91%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
8.41
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.22%
Forward dividend yield
2.22%
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
In Q2 2025, Dollar General reported 5.1% net-sales growth, 2.8% same-store sales growth (driven by traffic up 1.5% and basket size up 1.2%), and 9.4% EPS growth to $1.86, surpassing analyst expectations (Reuters)
The company raised its FY 2025 guidance to $5.80–$6.30 in EPS and 4.3%–4.8% in net-sales growth, underpinned by sustained demand for affordable essentials amid inflationary pressures (Reuters)
Citi analysts note that dollar stores like Dollar General are well positioned to absorb tariff-related cost increases thanks to their essentials-focused, low-price merchandise mix, potentially outperforming larger retailers during trade-war headwinds (Bloomberg)
Dollar General’s Q4 2024 portfolio optimization review resulted in $232 million in store‐closure and Popshelf impairment charges, creating an $0.81 per-share EPS headwind and driving operating profit down 49% year-over-year (CNBC)
The company’s FY 2025 EPS guidance of $5.10–$5.80 per share falls below the $5.85 consensus estimate, reflecting tempered earnings expectations amid persistent consumer spending constraints and tariff uncertainties (Reuters)
CEO Todd Vasos warned that the macroeconomic environment for Dollar General’s core low-income customers is unlikely to improve in 2025, signaling ongoing pressure on discretionary spending (CNBC)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Oct 2025.
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Dollar General News
AllArticlesVideos
High-income shoppers are flocking to Walmart and Dollar General, says Consumer Edge's Michael Gunter
CNBC Television1 month ago
More people earning over $100,000 are doing their back-to-school and holiday shopping at Dollar General and Dollar Tree these days. Here's why.
Market Watch1 month ago
Dollar General Analysts Point To Value Shoppers, Execution Strength As Guidance Rises
Benzinga2 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 October 16, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Dollar General stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Dollar General (DG) stock is 19.68 as of October 16, 2025.
Does Dollar General stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Dollar General (DG) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 16, 2025, the dividend rate is $2.36 and the yield is 2.22%. 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 is scheduled for October 21, 2025.
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.