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

Posted by Geri Gentry on Aug 28th, 2026

Dollar General (NYSE:DG – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 7.800-8.000 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 7.230. The company issued revenue guidance of $44.4 billion-$44.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $44.4 billion.

Dollar General Price Performance

Shares of DG opened at $126.07 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $121.23 and its two-hundred day moving average is $123.17. The company has a market capitalization of $27.81 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.83, a P/E/G ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 0.23. Dollar General has a fifty-two week low of $95.11 and a fifty-two week high of $158.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 0.25 and a current ratio of 1.17.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 27th. The company reported $2.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.01 by $0.47. The company had revenue of $11.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.20 billion. Dollar General had a return on equity of 18.65% and a net margin of 3.63%.Dollar General’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.86 earnings per share. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-8.000 EPS. Research analysts predict that Dollar General will post 7.38 earnings per share for the current year.

Dollar General Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 20th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, October 6th will be given a $0.59 dividend. This represents a $2.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 6th. Dollar General’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 33.38%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

DG has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Gordon Haskett lowered Dollar General from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and lowered their price target for the stock from $140.00 to $110.00 in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. HSBC reduced their price objective on Dollar General from $141.00 to $125.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on shares of Dollar General from $150.00 to $132.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Barclays dropped their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $151.00 to $148.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $145.00 price target on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $130.42.

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Dollar General News Roundup

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

Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings beat expectations. Fiscal Q2 sales rose 5.2% year over year to $11.29 billion, ahead of the approximately $11.20 billion consensus estimate. Diluted EPS increased 33.3% to $2.48, exceeding the $2.01 analyst forecast. Dollar General Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Positive Sentiment: Comparable-store performance and profitability improved. Same-store sales grew 3.5%, driven by a 2.0% increase in customer traffic and a 1.5% increase in average transaction size. Operating profit climbed 29.2% to $769.2 million, while net income rose 33.8% to $550.3 million. Dollar General raises annual comparable sales forecast on steady demand, shares jump
Positive Sentiment: Management raised fiscal 2026 guidance. Dollar General now expects EPS of $7.80–$8.00, above the prior market consensus near $7.23, and revenue of $44.4–$44.6 billion. The company also expects up to $700 million in share repurchases, supporting shareholder returns. Dollar General Q2 2026 earnings beat, full-year forecast raised
Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns and operations received additional support. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share, and Dollar General announced a partnership with RELEX Solutions to use AI-based forecasting and replenishment across its North American stores and distribution network.
Neutral Sentiment: Higher gasoline prices and ongoing economic uncertainty may be directing more consumers toward Dollar General’s low-priced essentials, but management said its core shopper remains highly budget constrained.
Negative Sentiment: Industry and macroeconomic risks remain. Consumer-staples stocks declined broadly during part of the session, and elevated inflation, pressure on low-income customers, tariffs, and cautious consumer spending could limit future margin and sales gains.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Dollar General

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in Dollar General in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Hollencrest Capital Management purchased a new stake in shares of Dollar General during the 4th quarter worth $40,000. DV Equities LLC acquired a new stake in Dollar General in the fourth quarter valued at $41,000. Summit Securities Group LLC raised its position in shares of Dollar General by 43.4% during the 4th quarter. Summit Securities Group LLC now owns 542 shares of the company’s stock worth $72,000 after acquiring an additional 164 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new position in Dollar General during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $74,000. 91.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.