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Dollar General Corporation
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$27.4B
Market Cap
20.9
P/E
2.84
PEG
7.2%
ROCE
19.0%
ROE
1.66
D/E
5.2%
OPM
-16.5%
% from 52W High
75
α RS
🔍 DG is showing a notable setup because it matches 2 of 39 tracked screener presets and RS Rating is 75. Net: Partial signal stack, not a recommendation. ? Conviction RS Rating
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Conviction 2/39 · RS Rating 75
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About

Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food, such as cereals, pasta, canned soups, canned meats, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables, including milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, wine, and produce; candy, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; over-the-counter medicines and personal care products including soap, body wash, shampoo, cosmetics, dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. The company also provides seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, automotive, and home office supplies; home products include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods; and apparel products for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes and accessories. The company was formerly known as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc. and changed its name to Dollar General Corporation in 1968. Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

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Jim Simons Renaissance Technologies LLC 704.2K $83.6M 0.13% Mar 2026

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Revenue
$10.8B
+3.4% YoY
Operating Income
$638.5M
+10.8% YoY
Operating Margin
5.9%
+0.4pp YoY
Net Income
$444.1M
+13.3% YoY
What Went Right
  • EPS of $2.00 exceeded expectations, up 12.4% YoY
  • Same-store sales increased 2.0% with positive traffic (+1.4%) for fourth consecutive quarter
  • Gross margin expanded 65 bps to 31.6% driven by higher markups and lower shrink/damages
What to Watch
  • Severe winter weather in February temporarily closed thousands of stores, pressuring early-quarter results
  • Higher fuel costs and reductions in SNAP benefits are constraining core customer budgets
  • Management noted targeted promotional activity may increase, potentially pressuring margins
Management Guidance
  • FY2026 net sales growth: 3.7% to 4.2%
  • FY2026 same-store sales growth: 2.2% to 2.7%
  • FY2026 EPS guidance raised to $7.20-$7.45 (from $7.10-$7.35) assuming effective tax rate ~24.5%
Investor Lens
The thesis is strengthened by this quarter. Dollar General delivered an EPS beat despite macro headwinds (weather, fuel, SNAP cuts), demonstrating resilience in its value proposition and progress on margin initiatives (shrink, damages, DG Media Network). Guidance was raised, reflecting confidence in the balance of the year. However, elevated fuel costs and core customer stress remain near-term risks; the company's ability to sustain traffic growth while managing promotions will be key.
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📈 STRONG Solid EPS beat on margin expansion; guidance raised
Revenue
Net sales increased 3.4% to $10.8 billion, driven by new stores and same-store sales growth of 2.0%. Same-store sales reflected traffic growth of 1.4% and basket growth of 0.5%, with all four merchandising categories positive for the fifth consecutive quarter.
Profitability
Operating profit grew 10.8% to $638.5 million. Net income increased 13.3% to $444.1 million, and diluted EPS rose 12.4% to $2.00, exceeding the high end of internal expectations.
Margins
Gross margin expanded 65 basis points to 31.6%, driven by higher inventory markups and lower shrink (28 bps improvement) and damages, partially offset by increased markdowns and transportation costs. SG&A as a percentage of sales increased 25 bps to 25.7%.
Balance Sheet
Merchandise inventories were $6.6 billion, flat YoY and down 1.6% on a per-store basis. Cash flow from operations was $716.2 million. Capital expenditures in Q1 were $352 million. No share repurchases are planned in FY2026 guidance, but the board declared a $0.59 quarterly dividend.
Key Risks
Management flagged sustained high fuel costs, SNAP benefit reductions, and the potential for continued consumer uncertainty. The core customer remains financially constrained, cutting back on household expenses. In Q&A, analysts noted potential promotional pressure from competitors and the need to sustain trade-in gains.
Outlook
For fiscal 2026, Dollar General updated EPS guidance to $7.20-$7.45 (from $7.10-$7.35), with net sales growth of 3.7%-4.2% and same-store sales growth of 2.2%-2.7%. The company expects continued gross margin expansion and modest SG&A leverage, with no impact from IEEPA tariff refunds included.
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Q1 2027 Q1 2027 2026-06-02
Q1 2026 saw 3.4% sales growth and 12.4% EPS growth, with strong margin expansion and market share gains in both consumables and non-consumables. Guidance for 2026 was raised, with continued investment in remodels, digital, and delivery, despite inflation and fuel cost headwinds.
Q4 2026 Q4 2026 2026-03-12
Q4 net sales rose 5.9% with strong comp and margin growth, led by non-consumables and digital initiatives. 2026 guidance calls for continued sales and EPS growth, with ongoing investment in store remodels, digital, and value offerings, despite macro uncertainties.
Q3 2026 Q3 2026 2025-12-04
Q3 saw 4.6% sales growth, 2.5% same-store sales increase, and strong margin expansion, driven by higher traffic, digital initiatives, and improved shrink. Fiscal 2025 guidance was raised, with robust real estate and digital plans, and continued focus on rural markets and operational efficiency.
Q2 2026 Q2 2026 2025-08-28
Q2 net sales grew 5.1% to $10.7B, with 2.8% same-store sales growth and 9.4% EPS increase. Gross margin improved 137 bps, driven by shrink reduction, and guidance for 2025 was raised. Digital and remodel initiatives, along with strong value focus, are fueling growth.
Q1 2026 Q1 2026 2025-06-03
Q1 net sales rose 5.3% to $10.4B, with 2.4% same-store sales growth and strong gains in all categories. EPS increased 7.9% to $1.78, and guidance for 2025 was raised, though tariff and consumer pressures remain key risks.
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