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Dollar General (DG) Stock

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Country:

United States

IPO:

13 November 2009

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Description:

Dollar General Corporation is one of the largest discount retailers in the USA. The segment is economy-class goods, usually $10 or less. The Dollar General network has around 16,400 stores located in 45 states, with the highest concentration in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern states of the USA. To serve the network, the company operates 17 distribution centers. Taking into account predecessors, Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1839. The executive office is located in the state of Tennessee.

Key Details

Price

$74.67

TTM Dividend Yield

3.16%(+79.55% YoY)

PE Ratio

12.30(-18.76% YoY)

Beta

0.17

Events Calendar

Earnings

Next earnings date:

Mar 14, 2025

Recent quarterly earnings:

Dec 05, 2024

Recent annual earnings:

Mar 14, 2024
Dividend

Next ex-dividend date:

Jan 07, 2025

Recent ex-dividend date:

Oct 08, 2024
Splits

Next split:

N/A

Recent split:

N/A

Analyst ratings

Recent major analysts updates

06 Dec '24 Truist Securities
Hold
06 Dec '24 Telsey Advisory Group
Market Perform
06 Dec '24 Goldman Sachs
Buy
06 Dec '24 Evercore ISI Group
In-Line
06 Dec '24 BMO Capital
Market Perform
06 Dec '24 B of A Securities
Buy
05 Dec '24 Wells Fargo
Equal-Weight
03 Dec '24 Evercore ISI Group
In-Line
02 Dec '24 Telsey Advisory Group
Market Perform
18 Nov '24 BMO Capital
Market Perform

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fool.com23 December 2024

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Motley Fool05 December 2024

After some disappointing news, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) shares dropped in early trading on Thursday but later bounced back. This was still enough to outperform the S&P 500 index, which decreased by 0.2%. The key news for Dollar General on Thursday was the release of its third-quarter results, which came out just before the market opened.

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youtube.com05 December 2024

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Dollar General (DG) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Dollar General (DG) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
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zacks.com05 December 2024

The financial results for Dollar General (DG) provide an overview of the company's performance for the quarter ending in October 2024. It may be helpful to compare some important metrics to Wall Street predictions and figures from the same period last year.

Dollar General (DG) Q3 Earnings Lag Estimates
Dollar General (DG) Q3 Earnings Lag Estimates
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zacks.com05 December 2024

Dollar General (DG) reported quarterly earnings of $0.89 per share, which is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.96 per share. This is a decrease compared to earnings of $1.26 per share from the same period last year.

FAQ

  • What is the primary business of Dollar General?
  • What is the ticker symbol for Dollar General?
  • Does Dollar General pay dividends?
  • What sector is Dollar General in?
  • What industry is Dollar General in?
  • What country is Dollar General based in?
  • When did Dollar General go public?
  • Is Dollar General in the S&P 500?
  • Is Dollar General in the NASDAQ 100?
  • Is Dollar General in the Dow Jones?
  • When was Dollar General's last earnings report?
  • When does Dollar General report earnings?
  • Should I buy Dollar General stock now?

What is the primary business of Dollar General?

Dollar General Corporation is one of the largest discount retailers in the USA. The segment is economy-class goods, usually $10 or less. The Dollar General network has around 16,400 stores located in 45 states, with the highest concentration in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern states of the USA. To serve the network, the company operates 17 distribution centers. Taking into account predecessors, Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1839. The executive office is located in the state of Tennessee.

What is the ticker symbol for Dollar General?

The ticker symbol for Dollar General is NYSE:DG

Does Dollar General pay dividends?

Yes, Dollar General pays dividends. The last payment was $0.59, with an ex-dividend date on 08 October 2024

What sector is Dollar General in?

Dollar General is in the Consumer Defensive sector

What industry is Dollar General in?

Dollar General is in the Discount Stores industry

What country is Dollar General based in?

Dollar General is headquartered in United States

When did Dollar General go public?

Dollar General's initial public offering (IPO) was on 13 November 2009

Is Dollar General in the S&P 500?

Yes, Dollar General is included in the S&P 500 index

Is Dollar General in the NASDAQ 100?

No, Dollar General is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index

Is Dollar General in the Dow Jones?

No, Dollar General is not included in the Dow Jones index

When was Dollar General's last earnings report?

Dollar General's most recent earnings report was on 5 December 2024

When does Dollar General report earnings?

The next expected earnings date for Dollar General is 14 March 2025

Should I buy Dollar General stock now?

As of today, analysts generally recommend a 'Buy' rating. However, it's important to do your own research and consider your financial situation before making any investment decisions