Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) Given Average Rating of “Hold” by Brokerages

Shares of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) have been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the twenty-nine ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eighteen have given a hold rating and ten have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $131.2692.

A number of research analysts have weighed in on DG shares. BMO Capital Markets decreased their target price on shares of Dollar General from $135.00 to $120.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Gordon Haskett lowered shares of Dollar General from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $140.00 to $110.00 in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their target price on shares of Dollar General from $110.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. Evercore decreased their target price on shares of Dollar General from $145.00 to $140.00 in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, Oppenheimer decreased their target price on shares of Dollar General from $170.00 to $150.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 29th.

Dollar General Trading Up 2.4%

Shares of Dollar General stock opened at $109.34 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 0.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $113.45 and its 200 day moving average price is $128.83. Dollar General has a twelve month low of $95.11 and a twelve month high of $158.23. The firm has a market capitalization of $24.12 billion, a PE ratio of 15.46, a P/E/G ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 0.26.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, June 2nd. The company reported $2.00 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.63% and a return on equity of 18.65%. The business had revenue of $10.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.81 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.78 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.200-7.450 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Dollar General will post 7.33 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Dollar General Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, July 7th will be paid a $0.59 dividend. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 7th. Dollar General’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 33.38%.

Dollar General News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General’s Q1 results topped EPS expectations, and management raised full-year 2026 guidance for net sales and diluted EPS, signaling confidence in the company’s outlook. The board also approved a quarterly dividend, which can support investor sentiment. What Dollar General (DG)’s Strong Q1 Beat, Guidance Hike and Dividend Move Means For Shareholders
• Positive Sentiment: Same-store sales rose 2% in Q1, driven by higher traffic and broad-based category strength, which suggests Dollar General’s value-focused model is still resonating with customers and may support additional growth. Dollar General’s Same-Store Sales Strength Suggests More Growth Ahead
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary highlighted Dollar General as a defensive, non-tech stock pick and noted strong trading-day performance versus peers, adding a near-term valuation and momentum tailwind. Want to Avoid the Whipsawing Tech Stocks? Dollar General and 7 Others to Buy.
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary around the earnings call focused on solid execution and traffic gains, but also noted that the market remains concerned about competition and external pressures, which keeps sentiment mixed. 5 Insightful Analyst Questions From Dollar General’s Q1 Earnings Call
• Neutral Sentiment: One article noted that analysts remain divided on Dollar General, reflecting a split view on the stock’s upside after the latest earnings and guidance update. Analysts Conflicted on These Consumer Goods Names: Dollar General (DG) and Natural Grocers (NGVC)
• Positive Sentiment: Fast-delivery capabilities and improving fulfillment metrics are helping lift sales, showing that operational initiatives are contributing to growth. Dollar General’s fast delivery offering helps lift sales

Institutional Trading of Dollar General

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new stake in shares of Dollar General during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Dollar General by 4,550.0% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 186 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 182 shares during the last quarter. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Dollar General during the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC increased its holdings 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 buying an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Reflection Asset Management acquired a new stake in shares of Dollar General during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.77% of the company’s stock.

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.