Picton Mahoney Asset Management Acquires Shares of 10,129 Dollar General Corporation $DG

Picton Mahoney Asset Management bought a new position in shares of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm bought 10,129 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,047,000.

Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC bought a new position in Dollar General during the second quarter worth $25,000. Caldwell Trust Co acquired a new stake in shares of Dollar General during the second quarter worth $25,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Dollar General during the second quarter worth $26,000. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Dollar General in the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Peoples Financial Services CORP. acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General in the 3rd quarter valued at about $35,000. 91.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Dollar General

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and earnings previews expect a likely beat — recent previews (Zacks / Yahoo coverage) argue DG has the mix of stable traffic, margin levers and conservative street estimates to deliver an upside to consensus. This supports the case for buying on any post-earnings upside. Dollar General (DG) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Street analyst interest remains supportive — several firms have recent buy/overweight notes and raised price targets, indicating upside expectations that can limit downside if results meet or beat views. Dollar General slides 4.5% as traders de-risk
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings date is a near-term catalyst — the scheduled March 12 release is likely driving positioning and volatility as investors hedge or reduce exposure ahead of the print. Dollar General (DG) to Release Earnings on Thursday
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and recent run-up are under review — coverage asking whether DG is still attractively priced after a large one‑year rally is prompting some investors to reassess position sizing. This is informational rather than a fresh fundamental change. Is It Too Late To Consider Dollar General (DG)?
• Negative Sentiment: Technical and positioning-driven selling — short‑term profit‑taking and “de‑risking” ahead of earnings, plus recent overbought technical readings, appear to have amplified the pullback; that dynamic can continue until the earnings print reduces uncertainty. Dollar General slides 4.5% as traders de-risk
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and mixed institutional flows raise caution — recent disclosed insider sales and large, mixed institutional rebalancing may weigh on sentiment until fundamentals (same‑store sales, margins) are confirmed by results. Dollar General slides 4.5% as traders de-risk

Dollar General Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE DG opened at $146.48 on Friday. Dollar General Corporation has a 12-month low of $73.60 and a 12-month high of $158.23. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63. The company has a market cap of $32.24 billion, a PE ratio of 25.30, a P/E/G ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 0.23. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $146.98 and a 200-day simple moving average of $122.42.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, December 4th. The company reported $1.28 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.95 by $0.33. Dollar General had a return on equity of 18.59% and a net margin of 3.03%.The firm had revenue of $10.65 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.60 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.89 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Dollar General Corporation will post 5.75 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

DG has been the topic of several research reports. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $165.00 to $178.00 in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Wall Street Zen raised Dollar General from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, December 6th. Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $135.00 price target on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Friday, December 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised Dollar General from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, December 5th. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group upped their price objective on Dollar General from $113.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $145.81.

Insider Buying and Selling at Dollar General

In related news, EVP Bryan D. Wheeler sold 9,776 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.32, for a total value of $1,322,888.32. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 22,295 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,016,959.40. This represents a 30.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Roderick J. West sold 2,282 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $133.35, for a total transaction of $304,304.70. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 36,108 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,815,001.80. The trade was a 5.94% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 58,673 shares of company stock valued at $7,713,389. 0.56% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Dollar General 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.