Dollar General Corporation $DG Shares Purchased by NEOS Investment Management LLC

NEOS Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DGFree Report) by 14.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 35,324 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,452 shares during the period. NEOS Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Dollar General were worth $4,066,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of DG. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Dollar General by 4.7% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 26,317 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,314,000 after buying an additional 1,185 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Dollar General by 12.3% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 10,450 shares of the company’s stock valued at $919,000 after buying an additional 1,148 shares during the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP grew its position in shares of Dollar General by 40.7% during the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 18,580 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,634,000 after buying an additional 5,373 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Dollar General during the second quarter worth about $211,000. Finally, Jump Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Dollar General during the second quarter worth about $209,000. 91.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Dollar General Trading Up 0.0%

Dollar General stock opened at $133.23 on Monday. Dollar General Corporation has a 12-month low of $95.11 and a 12-month high of $158.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 1.21 and a quick ratio of 0.31. The stock has a market capitalization of $29.39 billion, a PE ratio of 17.33, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.82 and a beta of 0.23. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $122.82 and a 200-day simple moving average of $122.32.

Dollar General (NYSE:DGGet Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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. Dollar General had a return on equity of 18.93% and a net margin of 3.90%.The business had revenue of $11.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.20 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.86 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-8.000 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Dollar General Corporation will post 7.68 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Dollar General Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 20th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, October 6th will be given a dividend of $0.59 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 6th. This represents a $2.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. Dollar General’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.69%.

Trending Headlines about Dollar General

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

  • Positive Sentiment: Dollar General reported second-quarter sales of approximately $11.29 billion and net income of $550.3 million. Earnings per share of $2.48 exceeded the $2.01 consensus estimate, while revenue increased 5.2% year over year. Will Dollar General’s Raised Guidance and AI Bet Reshape Its Margin and Expansion Narrative?
  • Positive Sentiment: The company raised its full-year 2026 earnings outlook to $7.80-$8.00 per share, above the roughly $7.68 consensus cited in the coverage. It also reaffirmed its $0.59 quarterly dividend, supporting the income-investment case. Raised Guidance and AI Bet
  • Positive Sentiment: Dollar General reiterated plans for approximately 4,730 real-estate projects and announced an artificial-intelligence partnership with RELEX Solutions to improve forecasting and replenishment. Better inventory management could support sales, reduce out-of-stocks and improve margins over time. AI and Expansion Plans
  • Positive Sentiment: Argus raised its price target from $165 to $170 and initiated or reiterated a Buy rating, implying substantial upside from the referenced trading level. J.P. Morgan also maintained its Buy rating. J.P. Morgan Buy Rating
  • Neutral Sentiment: Recent Zacks and other analysis describes DG as a potentially attractive long-term value or countercyclical stock, but these articles are valuation commentary rather than new fundamental catalysts. Dollar General Long-Term Value Analysis
  • Negative Sentiment: Chief Executive Todd Vasos warned that Dollar General’s core customers remain under financial pressure and are changing their shopping behavior. Persistent consumer distress could weigh on discretionary purchases, product mix and margins despite the stronger quarter. Dollar General CEO Customer Warning

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Dollar General in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Telsey Advisory Group increased their price target on Dollar General from $125.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Friday, August 28th. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price objective on Dollar General from $155.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $150.00 target price on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Friday, August 28th. Finally, HSBC cut their price target on Dollar General from $141.00 to $125.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Ten investment 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 $135.35.

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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.

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