CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC boosted its stake in shares of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG – Free Report) by 1,833.1% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 11,676 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 11,072 shares during the quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC’s holdings in Dollar General were worth $1,344,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its holdings in shares of Dollar General by 4,550.0% in the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 186 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 182 shares during the last quarter. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac purchased a new position in shares of Dollar General during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Dollar General by 69.3% in the 4th quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 193 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. Evergreen Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Dollar General in the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Finally, Reflection Asset Management purchased a new stake in Dollar General in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. 91.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Dollar General Trading Up 0.0%
NYSE:DG opened at $133.23 on Monday. The firm has a market cap 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 stock has a fifty day moving average price of $122.82 and a 200 day moving average price of $122.32. Dollar General Corporation has a 12-month low of $95.11 and a 12-month high of $158.23. The company has a current ratio of 1.21, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49.
Dollar General Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 20th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 6th will be paid a $0.59 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 6th. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. Dollar General’s payout ratio is currently 30.69%.
Key Headlines Impacting 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
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research firms have recently commented on DG. Guggenheim restated a “buy” rating and set a $140.00 price target on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Monday, August 31st. Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $150.00 price objective on shares of Dollar General in a report on Friday, August 28th. Loop Capital raised their target price on Dollar General from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Freedom Capital downgraded Dollar General from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn cut their price target on shares of Dollar General from $111.00 to $90.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $135.35.
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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.
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