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Dollar General Corporation (DG)

Dollar General Corporation is a consumer staples retailer listed on the NYSE under the ticker DG. The company operates a discount store chain serving customers across the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. Its product assortment spans everyday consumables such as paper goods, cleaning supplies, packaged foods, perishables, snacks, beverages, over-the-counter medicines, personal care items, pet products, and tobacco. Dollar General also carries seasonal merchandise, home and kitchen goods, apparel for the family, and other general household and convenience items. Founded in 1939 and based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, the company was formerly known as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc. before adopting its current name in 1968.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-DG
$134.60
8.7% Upside
Fair
$130.90
5.7% Upside
Fair
Good
July 7, 2026
July 21, 2026
2.36
3.8%
August 27, 2026
17.4x
3.1x
0.6x
27.518 B
41.675 B
36.5%
99.2%
3.0
33.2%
140.7%
Valuation • Fair Value

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$134.60

Estimated upside of 8.7% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$120.58

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$78.70

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$159.15

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$114.38

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$143.80

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$130.90

Analysts imply upside of 5.7%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

43.075 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

44.422 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

3.388 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

3.478 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

NM

Forensic accounting screen.

Altman Z-Score

3.0

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

140.7%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 27, 2026

Days to Earnings

37

Dividend Payment Date

July 21, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 7, 2026

Dividend Yield

3.8%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

2.36

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

33.2%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) has a Hold consensus, with 8 buy, 19 hold and 1 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 8
Hold 19
Sell 1
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$134.60
Estimated upside 8.7%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 8.7%
Analyst Target
$130.90
Implied upside 5.7%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) is $134.60. This implies an estimated upside of 8.7% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 8.7% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) is $130.90. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 5.7%.

The current financial health read for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) is August 27, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 3.8%, upcoming dividend amount is 2.36, ex-dividend date is July 7, 2026, payment date is July 21, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) is 17.4x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Dollar General Corporation is 27.518 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Dollar General Corporation is 41.675 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Dollar General Corporation is NYSE-DG, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE-DG) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Dollar General Corporation is 36.5%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Dollar General Corporation is 99.2%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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