Precedent Wealth Partners LLC Invests $1.50 Million in Dollar General Corporation $DG

Precedent Wealth Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund bought 14,512 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,500,000.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Blue Trust Inc. grew its position in Dollar General by 5.8% in the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 2,005 shares of the company’s stock worth $229,000 after purchasing an additional 110 shares during the last quarter. Stablepoint Partners LLC lifted its stake in shares of Dollar General by 0.6% in the second quarter. Stablepoint Partners LLC now owns 17,474 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,999,000 after buying an additional 110 shares during the period. Tectonic Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Dollar General by 1.9% in the second quarter. Tectonic Advisors LLC now owns 6,037 shares of the company’s stock valued at $691,000 after buying an additional 113 shares during the period. Wedmont Private Capital grew its position in Dollar General by 2.1% during the third quarter. Wedmont Private Capital now owns 5,810 shares of the company’s stock worth $560,000 after buying an additional 118 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ancora Advisors LLC increased its stake in Dollar General by 1.7% during the first quarter. Ancora Advisors LLC now owns 7,258 shares of the company’s stock valued at $638,000 after acquiring an additional 122 shares during the period. 91.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Dollar General Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of NYSE DG opened at $137.42 on Tuesday. Dollar General Corporation has a 52-week low of $66.43 and a 52-week high of $138.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a current ratio of 1.17. The business has a fifty day moving average of $110.82 and a two-hundred day moving average of $109.81. The stock has a market cap of $30.25 billion, a PE ratio of 23.73, a PEG ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 0.27.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, December 4th. The company reported $1.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.95 by $0.33. The business had revenue of $10.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.60 billion. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.03% and a return on equity of 18.59%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.89 EPS. Dollar General has set its FY 2025 guidance at 6.300-6.500 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Dollar General Corporation will post 5.75 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Dollar General Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, January 20th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, January 6th will be paid a $0.59 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 6th. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.7%. Dollar General’s payout ratio is 40.76%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

DG has been the subject of a number of research reports. Piper Sandler raised their price objective on Dollar General from $117.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Citigroup raised their target price on Dollar General from $112.00 to $138.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of Dollar General from $125.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Evercore ISI set a $130.00 price objective on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $115.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and sixteen have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Dollar General has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $131.73.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Dollar General news, EVP Carman R. Wenkoff sold 19,166 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $132.01, for a total value of $2,530,103.66. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 43,179 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,700,059.79. The trade was a 30.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Tracey N. Herrmann sold 12,583 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.07, for a total value of $1,573,755.81. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 30,948 shares in the company, valued at $3,870,666.36. The trade was a 28.91% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 58,673 shares of company stock worth $7,713,389 over the last ninety days. 0.56% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting Dollar General

Here are the key news stories impacting Dollar General this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan upgraded same-store sales expectations, saying improving comps could change the investment case for DG by supporting sales and margin outlooks — a catalyst for further analyst support and multiple expansion. JPMorgan’s Same-Store Sales Upgrade Might Change The Case For Investing In Dollar General (DG)
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst raised Dollar General’s price target to $152, signaling increased upside from current levels and reinforcing bullish sentiment among institutional investors. Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Price Target Raised to $152.00
• Positive Sentiment: Media commentary from Jim Cramer called Dollar General an “extremely well-run” company, which can boost retail investor confidence and short-term sentiment. Jim Cramer Considers Dollar General an “Extremely Well-Run” Company
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks published an update raising its FY2026 EPS estimate for DG, suggesting some analysts see continued earnings power beyond the current year. Dollar General FY2026 EPS Estimate Raised by Zacks Research
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks also issued a separate note reducing certain earnings estimates for Dollar General (timing/period specifics differ from the FY2026 raise), creating mixed signals on near-term performance expectations. Zacks Research Reduces Earnings Estimates for Dollar General
• Negative Sentiment: An executive vice president sold about $1.32 million of DG stock; while insider sales can be routine, the transaction is often viewed negatively by investors watching insider conviction. Insider Selling: Dollar General (NYSE:DG) EVP Sells $1,322,888.32 in Stock
• Negative Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha piece argues Dollar General’s valuation is rich and recommends taking profits, highlighting a higher P/E/PEG and limited margin for error — a cautionary note for momentum investors. Dollar General’s High Valuation Means It’s Time To Take Profits

Dollar General Company Profile

Dollar General Corporation is a U.S.-based variety and discount retailer operating a large network of small-format stores that serve primarily rural and suburban communities. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DG and is headquartered in the Nashville/Goodlettsville, Tennessee area. Founded in 1939, Dollar General has grown from a regional operation into one of the nation’s prominent low-price retailers focused on convenience and value.

Dollar General’s stores offer a wide assortment of everyday consumables and household goods, including food and beverage items, cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, paper goods, apparel basics, seasonal merchandise and small household items.