Dollar General (DG) | Stock Overview & Key Data

Dollar General Corporation | Consumer Defensive

$82.33

1.13%

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Dollar General Performance Comparison

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Dollar General

Consumer Defensive Sector

S&P 500

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Stock Range

Today's Range

Low: $80.51 High: $82.64

on May 11, 2025

52 Week Range

Low: $66.43 High: $164.12

on January 16, 2025

on April 4, 2024

All-Time High: $167.44 on March 9, 2020

Key Statistics

Market Cap i $20.2B

EPS i 5.11

P/E Ratio (TTM) i 18.00

Forward P/E i 14.79

P/B Ratio i 2.73

PEG Ratio i 14.79

Div. Yield i 2.57%

ROE i 15.89%

Beta i 0.277

Debt to Equity i 235.56

Financial Highlights

Profitability

Gross Margin i 29.40%

Operating Margin i 5.06%

Profit Margin i 2.77%

Returns and Earnings

Return on Assets (TTM) i 3.92%

Return on Equity (TTM) i 15.89%

EBITDA i $2.7B

Net Income (TTM) i $1.1B

Growth

Revenue (TTM) i

Revenue Per Share (TTM) i

Quarterly Revenue Growth i

Quarterly Earnings Growth i

Dividend Information

Expected Yearly Dividend i $2.36

Estimated Dividend Yield i 2.57%

5 Year Average Dividend Yield i 1.32%

Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i 2.57%

Last 12-Month Dividend i $2.36

% of Earnings Paid as Dividends i 46.18%

Dividend Date i April 22, 2025

Ex-Dividend Date i April 8, 2025

Peer Performance Comparison

Company	Market Cap	1W	1M	3M	6M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Dollar General DG	20.23B Large-cap	2.14%	7.26%	6.88%	-5.06%	7.97%	3.34%	3.34%	3.34%
Walmart WMT	773.85B Mega-cap	-2.06%	7.95%	-6.02%	14.86%	7.47%	59.92%	95.99%	130.40%
Costco Wholesale COST	447.10B Mega-cap	-0.02%	4.44%	-5.07%	8.06%	10.80%	28.06%	102.72%	236.92%
Target TGT	43.80B Large-cap	-1.00%	-1.32%	-26.57%	-37.11%	-29.73%	-40.91%	-56.13%	-20.29%
Dollar Tree DLTR	17.94B Large-cap	-2.17%	-15.36%	-11.48%	-9.98%	-15.56%	0.02%	0.02%	0.02%
BJ's Wholesale Club BJ	15.11B Large-cap	-2.35%	1.35%	7.84%	27.91%	29.97%	46.81%	83.88%	303.20%

Ownership & Short Interest

Insider Ownership i 0.32%

Institutional Ownership i 98.25%

Shares Short i 9M

Short Ratio i 1.63

Short % of Shares Outstanding i 4.56%

Average 10-Day Volume i 3M

Average 90-Day Volume i 5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DG's 52-week high and low?

In the last 52 weeks, Dollar General reached a high of $164.12 (on April 4, 2024) and a low of $66.43 (on January 16, 2025).

What is the market cap and P/E ratio for DG?

Curious about Dollar General's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 20.23B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 18.00, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 14.79.

Does DG pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?

Yes, Dollar General is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 2.57%, and the company is expected to pay out $2.36 per share over the coming year.

Who are Dollar General's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?

When looking at Dollar General, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:

Company	Mkt Cap	Sector	Industry	1Y Return	3Y Return
Walmart WMT	773.85B	Consumer Defensive	Discount Stores	59.92%	95.99%
Costco Wholesale COST	447.10B	Consumer Defensive	Discount Stores	28.06%	102.72%
Target TGT	43.80B	Consumer Defensive	Discount Stores	-40.91%	-56.13%
Dollar Tree DLTR	17.94B	Consumer Defensive	Discount Stores	0.02%	0.02%
BJ's Wholesale Club BJ	15.11B	Consumer Defensive	Discount Stores	46.81%	83.88%

For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.

What are the key financial health indicators for Dollar General Corporation? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)

To get a sense of Dollar General's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 15.89%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 235.56, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 29.40%.

What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for DG?

Looking at Dollar General's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $41B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 4.50%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of -52.40%.

How much of DG stock is held by insiders and institutions?

Wondering who owns Dollar General stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 0.32% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 98.25%.

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