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Dollar General Corporation

Dollar General Corporation

DG

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Dollar General Corporation

DG

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$133.534.00% (-5.57)
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Consumer Defensive

Discount Stores

Large Cap

With a market cap of $29.1B the stock is ranked 482

Key Metrics

Key Metrics

PE TTM
PE TTM

Close price divided by the earnings per share for the trailing twelve months

17.43
PB
PB

Close price divided by the book value per share at the end of the most recent quarter

2.86
EPS TTM
EPS TTM

Net profit earned per share over the trailing twelve months (sum of the last 4 quarters)

$7.58
PEG Ratio
PEG Ratio

Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio divided by the forecasted annual earnings per share (EPS) growth rate over the next five years

1.60
Profit Margin
Profit Margin

Net profit divided by the total revenue for the most recent financial year

3.9%
Dividend Yield
Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share for the trailing twelve months divided by the close price

1.76%

Analyst Ratings & Forecast

Analyst Ratings & Forecast

Detailed Forecast Detailed Forecast 

Based on 31 analysts reports

Buy
13 analysts
Hold
17 analysts
Sell
1 analyst

Price Upside

+8.1%

Earnings Growth

+15.45%

Rev. Growth

+4.27%

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Company Profile

Company Profile

Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food, such as cereals, pasta, canned soups, canned meats, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables, including milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, wine, and produce; candy, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; over-the-counter medicines and personal care products including soap, body wash, shampoo, cosmetics, dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. The company also provides seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, automotive, and home office supplies; home products include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods; and apparel products for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes and accessories. The company was formerly known as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc. and changed its name to Dollar General Corporation in 1968. Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food, such as cereals, pasta, canned soups, canned meats, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables, including milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, wine, and produce; candy, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; over-the-counter medicines and personal care products including soap, body wash, shampoo, cosmetics, dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. The company also provides seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, automotive, and home office supplies; home products include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods; and apparel products for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes and accessories. The company was formerly known as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc. and changed its name to Dollar General Corporation in 1968. Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Peers

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Peers

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P/E Ratio
42.68
42.68
1Y Return
13.04%
13.04%
Buy Reco %
88.37
88.37
Costco Wholesale Corp
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
P/E Ratio
47.90
47.90
1Y Return
5.82%
5.82%
Buy Reco %
62.5
62.5
Target Corporation
TGT
Target Corporation
P/E Ratio
15.98
15.98
1Y Return
70.3%
70.3%
Buy Reco %
34.21
34.21
Dollar Tree Inc
DLTR
Dollar Tree Inc
P/E Ratio
15.22
15.22
1Y Return
24.89%
24.89%
Buy Reco %
37.93
37.93
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
BJ
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P/E Ratio
22.40
22.40
1Y Return
9.00%
9.00%
Buy Reco %
43.47
43.47
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Forecast

Forecast

Price

Revenue

Earnings

Price Forecast

Price Forecast

Higher price growth forecast versus trailing 3-year CAGR
Compares analyst forecast growth with historical annualized growth.

The 12-month consensus target implies 8.10% growth, versus a trailing 3-year CAGR of 5.81%.

2026
Current$132.12Baseline
Analyst Target - 1 year
Target$142.83+8.1%

All values in $

202220232024202520262027$113.88$161.23$208.58Target+8.1%
2026
Current$132.12Baseline
Analyst Target - 1 year
Target$142.83+8.1%

All values in $

Revenue Forecast

Revenue Forecast

Higher revenue growth forecast versus trailing 3-year CAGR
Compares analyst forecast growth with historical annualized growth.

The next fiscal year's mean estimate implies 4.27% growth, versus a trailing 3-year CAGR of 4.13%.

2026
Current$42.72Baseline
Forecast for Jan 2027
High$44.64+4.5%
Average$44.54+4.27%
Low$44.49+4.14%

All values in $ Billion

20222023202420252026202734.2237.8438.6940.6142.72Low+4.14%Average+4.27%High+4.5%
2026
Current$42.72Baseline
Forecast for Jan 2027
High$44.64+4.5%
Average$44.54+4.27%
Low$44.49+4.14%

All values in $ Billion

Earnings Per Share Forecast

Earnings Per Share Forecast

Higher earnings growth forecast versus trailing 3-year CAGR
Compares analyst forecast growth with historical annualized growth.

The next fiscal year's mean estimate implies 15.45% growth, versus a trailing 3-year CAGR of -13.76%.

2026
Current$6.85Baseline
Forecast for Jan 2027
High$8.07+17.81%
Average$7.91+15.45%
Low$7.4+8.03%

All values in $

20222023202420252026202710.1610.687.565.926.85Low+8.03%Average+15.45%High+17.81%
2026
Current$6.85Baseline
Forecast for Jan 2027
High$8.07+17.81%
Average$7.91+15.45%
Low$7.4+8.03%

All values in $

Financials

Financials

Income

Balance Sheet

Cash Flow

10.6
0.2
10.9
0.4
10.7
0.4
11.2
0.5
Q4 2025
Q1 2026
Q2 2026
Q3 2026
Revenue
Net Income
Financial YearQ2 2024Q3 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025Q4 2025Q1 2026Q2 2026Q3 2026
Total Revenue9.9110.2110.1810.3010.4310.7210.6410.9110.7811.29
Net Income0.360.370.190.190.390.410.280.420.440.55
Net Profit Margin3.66%3.66%1.92%1.85%3.75%3.83%2.65%3.90%4.11%4.87%
See CostsAll values in $ Billion

Peers

Peers & Comparison

Peers & Comparison

Comparing 2 stocks from
Consumer DefensiveDiscount Stores

Valuation

Returns

Forecast

ScreenerCompare valuation on Screener
StockPE TTMPE TTMPBPBPEG RatioPEG Ratio
Dollar General Corporation 17.432.861.60
Walmart Inc.42.688.924.22
Costco Wholesale Corp47.9011.974.43
ScreenerCompare valuation on Screener

Price Comparison

Price Comparison

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Frequently asked questions

  1. Dollar General Corporation (DG) share price today is $133.53 as of October 23, 2026 at 8:27 PM IST. The stock touched a day high of $138.31 and a day low of $132.51.

  2. Dollar General Corporation stock trades on NYSE under the ticker symbol DG.

  3. Dollar General Corporation's market capitalization is $29.14B as of October 23, 2026 at 8:27 PM IST.

  4. Dollar General Corporation's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 17.43 as of October 23, 2026.

  5. Dollar General Corporation's price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 2.86 as of October 23, 2026.

  6. Yes, Dollar General Corporation pays a dividend, with a current dividend yield of 1.76%.

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  9. Since Dollar General Corporation trades in USD, an Indian investor's INR returns depend on both the stock's price movement and the USD-INR exchange rate. If the rupee depreciates against the dollar, INR returns are boosted beyond the stock's USD return; if the rupee appreciates, INR returns are reduced.

  10. Indian investors can start investing in Dollar General Corporation (DG) shares from as little as $1 through fractional ownership on Tickertape - for example, $10 buys approximately 0.0748 shares at the current price of $133.53.

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