Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Price Target Cut to $90.00 by Analysts at Rothschild & Co Redburn

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) had its target price reduced by stock analysts at Rothschild & Co Redburn from $111.00 to $90.00 in a report released on Monday,MarketScreener reports. The firm presently has a “sell” rating on the stock. Rothschild & Co Redburn’s price objective indicates a potential downside of 14.30% from the stock’s current price.

Several other equities research analysts have also commented on DG. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Dollar General in a report on Friday, April 10th. BNP Paribas Exane reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $127.00 price objective on shares of Dollar General in a report on Thursday, March 12th. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Gordon Haskett dropped their target price on Dollar General from $160.00 to $140.00 in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $170.00 price target on shares of Dollar General in a report on Thursday, March 12th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Dollar General currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $143.62.

Dollar General Stock Performance

Dollar General stock opened at $105.02 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a current ratio of 1.13 and a quick ratio of 0.22. The firm has a market capitalization of $23.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.22, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.65 and a beta of 0.28. Dollar General has a 1-year low of $93.56 and a 1-year high of $158.23. The company’s 50-day moving average is $122.05 and its 200 day moving average is $128.22.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March 12th. The company reported $1.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.36. The company had revenue of $10.91 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.78 billion. Dollar General had a return on equity of 18.66% and a net margin of 3.54%.Dollar General’s revenue was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.87 EPS. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.35 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Dollar General will post 7.29 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its position in Dollar General by 4,550.0% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 186 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 182 shares in the last quarter. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new stake in shares of Dollar General during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Dollar General by 69.3% during the 4th quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 193 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the period. Evergreen Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dollar General during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Finally, Reflection Asset Management acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General in the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. 91.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Dollar General

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.