Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Posted by Brian Himes on Jun 3rd, 2026

Dollar General (NYSE:DG – Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 7.200-7.450 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 7.230. The company issued revenue guidance of $44.3 billion-$44.5 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $44.4 billion.

Dollar General Stock Performance

Dollar General stock opened at $110.05 on Tuesday. Dollar General has a 12-month low of $95.11 and a 12-month high of $158.23. The company has a quick ratio of 0.22, a current ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $115.21 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $128.71. The stock has a market cap of $24.24 billion, a PE ratio of 16.07, a P/E/G ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 0.28.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June 2nd. The company reported $2.00 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11. Dollar General had a return on equity of 18.66% and a net margin of 3.54%.The firm had revenue of $10.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.81 billion. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.200-7.450 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Dollar General will post 7.25 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Dollar General Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 21st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 7th were paid a dividend of $0.59 per share. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, April 7th. Dollar General’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 34.45%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms recently commented on DG. Loop Capital cut their price objective on Dollar General from $145.00 to $110.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and issued a $140.00 price objective on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. Truist Financial cut their price objective on Dollar General from $139.00 to $109.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Finally, Evercore cut their price objective on Dollar General from $145.00 to $144.00 in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $139.19.

View Our Latest Stock Analysis on Dollar General

Key Stories Impacting Dollar General

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

Positive Sentiment: Dollar General is promoting a 30-day “Stars, Stripes and Savings” event tied to America’s 250th anniversary, which could help drive traffic and sales heading into the quarter. Dollar General Announces “Stars, Stripes and Savings” Event with 30 Days of Deals Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
Positive Sentiment: Some analysts and market previews note Dollar General could benefit if higher gas prices keep shoppers making shorter, closer trips to discount stores, potentially supporting demand. Dollar General Q1 Preview: Will Higher Gas Prices Help Discount Retailer?
Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street forecasters are maintaining a Hold rating ahead of earnings, with consensus expectations around $1.89 EPS and $10.82 billion in revenue, suggesting investors are waiting for confirmation rather than betting aggressively either way. Top Wall Street Forecasters Maintain a Hold Rating on Dollar General Ahead Of Q1 Earnings
Neutral Sentiment: Investors are focused on whether Dollar General can show progress in traffic, same-store sales, and margins, since storms, costs, and a “K-shaped” consumer backdrop could keep results mixed. Dollar General Gears Up for Q1 Earnings: Key Elements to Watch
Negative Sentiment: Unusually heavy put buying signals traders are hedging or betting on downside ahead of the earnings release, which can weigh on sentiment near term.
Negative Sentiment: Multiple previews describe a cautious Wall Street tone and note DG shares have already been weak this year, indicating investors are concerned earnings may not be strong enough to change the narrative. DG Stock Wades Through Cautious Wall Street Ahead Of Q1 Earnings As ‘K-Shaped’ Economy Risks Loom

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dollar General

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust increased its holdings in shares of Dollar General by 9.3% during the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 808 shares of the company’s stock valued at $107,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. Strata Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Dollar General by 3.3% during the fourth quarter. Strata Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,367 shares of the company’s stock valued at $314,000 after acquiring an additional 75 shares in the last quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Dollar General by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Rexford Capital Inc. now owns 3,859 shares of the company’s stock valued at $512,000 after acquiring an additional 81 shares in the last quarter. Brooks Moore & Associates Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Dollar General by 1.3% during the third quarter. Brooks Moore & Associates Inc. now owns 7,590 shares of the company’s stock valued at $784,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Insigneo Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of Dollar General by 5.6% during the fourth quarter. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,372 shares of the company’s stock valued at $315,000 after acquiring an additional 125 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 91.77% of the company’s stock.

About Dollar General

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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.