DG Stock Price - Dollar General Corp. Stock Quote (U.S.: NYSE) - MarketWatch

Open $97.42
Day Range 96.05 - 97.90
52 Week Range 65.97 - 105.82
Market Cap $25.87B
Shares Outstanding 268.74M
Public Float 268.29M
Beta 0.71
Rev. per Employee $181.95K
P/E Ratio 17.01
EPS $5.66
Yield 1.20%
Dividend $0.29
Ex-Dividend Date Apr 9, 2018
Short Interest 4.74M 03/29/18
% of Float Shorted 1.77%
Average Volume 2.75M

5 Day	1.38%
1 Month	0.89%
3 Month	-2.85%
YTD	3.52%
1 Year	40.06%

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Dollar General downgraded to outperform from strong buy at Raymond James

Apr. 16, 2018 at 8:09 a.m. ET
by Tomi Kilgore

Walmart and Target stand to gain most from Toys ‘R’ Us liquidation

Mar. 27, 2018 at 4:15 p.m. ET
by Tonya Garcia

These 40 companies have had the biggest earnings-estimate increases in 2018

Mar. 24, 2018 at 9:50 a.m. ET
by Philip van Doorn

S&P 500 logs longest losing streak of the year as trade-war jitters weigh

Mar. 15, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. ET
by Victor Reklaitis

Dollar General shares jump after same-store sales beat, upbeat outlook

Dollar General Corp. shares jumped 7.5% in Thursday premarket trading after the discount retailer reported fourth-quarter same-store sales that beat expectations and gave an upbeat earnings outlook. Net income for the quarter totaled $712.2 million, or $2.63 per share, up from $414.2 million, or $1.49 per share, for the same period last year. Adjusted EPS was $1.48. Revenue for the quarter was $6.13 billion, up from $6.01 billion year-over-year. And same-store sales rose 3.3%. The FactSet consensus was for EPS of $1.48, sales of $6.21 billion, and same-store sales growth of 2.5%. Dollar General opened 1,315 stores in 2017, a record, according to Chief Executive Todd Vasos, and plans to open 900 in 2018, along with 1,000 store remodels and 100 store relocations. On Tuesday, the company announced a 12% dividend increase to 29 cents per share, payable on or before April 24, 2018 to shareholders of record on April 10, 2018. Dollar General expects 9% sales increase for fiscal 2018, same-store sales growth in the mid-2% range and EPS of $5.95 to $6.15. Same-store sales FactSet consensus is for 2.5% growth and EPS of $5.63. Dollar General is down nearly 2% for the past three months, but up 22.5% for the last year. The S&P 500 index is up 15.3% for the past 12 months.

Mar. 15, 2018 at 7:17 a.m. ET
by Tonya Garcia

Dollar General shares jump 4.9% premarket

Mar. 15, 2018 at 7:03 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Dollar General to open 900 new stores in FY18

Mar. 15, 2018 at 7:02 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Dollar General board approves additional $1 billion buyback

Mar. 15, 2018 at 7:02 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Dollar General raises quarterly dividend by 12% to 29 cents a share

Mar. 15, 2018 at 7:02 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Dollar General sees FY18 EPs $5.95 to $6.15; FactSet consensus $5.63

Mar. 15, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Dollar General Q4 same-store sales up 3.3%; FactSet consensus up 2.5%

Mar. 15, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Dollar General Q4 sales $6.1 bln vs. $6.0 bln. FactSet consensus $6.2 bln

Mar. 15, 2018 at 6:59 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Dollar General Q4 adj. EPS $1.48; FactSet consensus $1.48

Mar. 15, 2018 at 6:58 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Dollar General Q4 EPS $2.63 vs. $1.49

Mar. 15, 2018 at 6:58 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

Dollar General stock price target cut to $101 from $110 at RBC Capital

Mar. 13, 2018 at 8:18 a.m. ET
by Tomi Kilgore

Dollar General to give up to 8 weeks parental leave and adoption assistance benefit

Dollar General Corp. announced Thursday new parental leave and adoption assistance benefits, effective April 1. The new parental-leave benefit will include two weeks of paid time off for all qualifying "parent" employees and an additional six weeks of paid leave for birth mothers. The company will also provide up to $4,000 in adoption assistance. The discount retailer's stock, which was still inactive in premarket trade, has lost 4.3% over the past three months, while the SPDR S&P Retail ETF has gained 1.4% and the S&P 500 has advanced 2.8%.

Mar. 8, 2018 at 7:10 a.m. ET
by Tomi Kilgore

Dollar General sets new parental leave policy and adoption assistance benefit

Mar. 8, 2018 at 7:03 a.m. ET
by Tomi Kilgore

Walmart earnings preview: ‘Defensive moat in food’ may thwart even Amazon

Feb. 19, 2018 at 8:22 a.m. ET
by Tonya Garcia

Dollar General to host inaugural summit seeking grocery, health & wellness suppliers

Dollar General Corp. said Monday that it will host the inaugural Innovation and Supplier Diversity Summit in April 2018, seeking suppliers in the following categories: beauty, personal care, wellness, grocery and general merchandise. Eligible suppliers haven't sold items to Dollar General within the last 18 months. Suppliers must apply to participate between Jan. 30 through Feb. 20. Dollar General shares are up 0.2% in Monday premarket trading, and up nearly 50% for the past year. The S&% 500 index is up 25.2% for the past year.

Jan. 29, 2018 at 8:17 a.m. ET
by Tonya Garcia

How to find companies that will benefit most from the Trump tax cuts

Jan. 22, 2018 at 7:36 a.m. ET
by Michael Brush

Ryan Returns to a State Still Recovering From Recession

When Paul Ryan retires as U.S. House speaker and returns to Wisconsin after 20 years in Washington, he will find a state with shifting political and economic sands.

Apr. 12, 2018 at 1:48 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

How One Investor Made a Fortune Picking Over the Retail Apocalypse

Sycamore Partners, owner of Anne Klein, Hot Topic and Nine West, has succeeded where many other investors have stumbled. It’s making money in brick-and-mortar retailing.

Mar. 21, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Dollar General Defends Bricks And Mortar Stores

Seventy-five percent of the U.S. population lives within five miles of one of the discount retailer‘s stores, where fourth-quarter sales jumped 3.3%.

Mar. 16, 2018 at 9:16 a.m. ET
on Barron's Online

In Battle of the Discounters, Dollar General Gains an Edge

Chains like Dollar General have thrived as the go-to stores for America’s left-behind communities. Last year a lot of investors preferred rival Dollar Tree, but the scale is tipping back again.

Mar. 15, 2018 at 2:16 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Stocks to Watch: Amazon, Boeing, Mattel, Sears, Dollar General, ADT, Alexion, Williams-Sonoma

Among the companies with shares expected to trade actively in Thursday's session are Amazon, Boeing, Mattel, Sears, Dollar General and ADT.

Mar. 15, 2018 at 9:11 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

How to Outrun Amazon

Target invests in the future, but at a cost.

Mar. 10, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. ET
on Barron's Online

Soup, Beer, and Cigarette Stocks Are Buying Opportunities

Recently marked down, the shares of Campbell Soup, Altria, and Molson Coors have potential.

Mar. 10, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. ET
on Barron's Online

Amazon Targets Medicaid Recipients as It Widens War for Low-Income Shoppers

Amazon.com said it will expand eligibility for its discount Prime membership program to the roughly 20% of the U.S. population that is signed up for Medicaid.

Mar. 7, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Selling Celgene, Buying Time Warner, AT&T

Rikoon Group initiated a stake in Time Warner in the fourth quarter. It also sold shares of Dollar General.

Feb. 28, 2018 at 1:24 p.m. ET
on Barron's Online

Where Will Consumers Spend Their Tax Cut?

Tax cuts aren’t about to make America’s inequality problem go away. But with an assist from a tight job market, they are bound to make the less-well heeled feel more flush.

Feb. 18, 2018 at 9:03 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

5 Mid-Cap Stocks Poised for Growth

The four-star FAM Value fund sees opportunities in stocks ranging from EOG Resources to Ross Stores.

Jan. 30, 2018 at 8:49 a.m. ET
on Barron's Online

Retail Rents Decline in Big U.S. Cities as Landlords Succumb to Retail Storm

Malls in smaller cities have been suffering for years from store closures as retailers adjust their store footprints to changing consumption habits and rising online sales.Now retail rents in some of the priciest cities in the U.S. are falling back to earth.

Jan. 30, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Letters to Barron’s

Letters on the 2018 Roundtable, Dollar General, and the long bull market

Jan. 20, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. ET
on Barron's Online

How Dollar General Became Rural America’s Store of Choice

Dec. 15, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Dollar General Extends Streak of Rising Sales, Plans 900 More Stores

Dec. 7, 2017 at 3:57 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Stocks to Watch: Broadcom, Micron, GE, Ford, Citigroup, Expedia, Dell Technologies

Dec. 7, 2017 at 9:29 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Family Businesses Worry the Tax Overhaul Will Hurt Them

Dec. 7, 2017 at 5:30 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Adobe’s Efforts to Understand Workers Pay Off

Dec. 5, 2017 at 3:36 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Today’s Top Supply Chain and Logistics News From WSJ

Dec. 5, 2017 at 6:37 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Sexual Harassment Is Becoming a Serious Investment Risk

Nov. 8, 2017 at 10:15 a.m. ET
on Barron's

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Dollar General (DG) Up 3.7% Since Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Dollar General (DG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Apr. 16, 2018 at 2:27 a.m. ET
on Zacks.com

Stormborn Capital Management, LLC Buys Dollar General Corp, Advance Auto Parts Inc, Hyatt ...

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Apr. 13, 2018 at 7:38 p.m. ET
on GuruFocus.com

Dollar Tree, Inc. Stock: An Extreme Discount for an Extreme Discounter

Apr. 13, 2018 at 1:42 p.m. ET
on InvestorPlace.com

Retailers watch for legislative action on farm bill

Apr. 13, 2018 at 8:25 a.m. ET
on Seeking Alpha

Ryan Returns to a State Still Recovering From Recession

When Paul Ryan retires as U.S. House speaker and returns to Wisconsin after 20 years in Washington, he will find a state with shifting political and economic sands.

Apr. 12, 2018 at 1:48 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Down Despite Earnings Beat in Q4

Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) lost 14.2% post fourth-quarter fiscal 2017 earnings due to decline in comps, lower margins and soft outlook for fiscal 2018.

Apr. 12, 2018 at 9:10 a.m. ET
on Zacks.com

Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT)?

Sector ETF report for XRT

Apr. 11, 2018 at 7:06 a.m. ET
on Zacks.com

Walmart (WMT) Ups the Ante Against Amazon in Tower War

Walmart (WMT) will be adding 500 Pickup Towers to its U.S. stores by the end of 2018. The expansion is a strategic move, wherein Walmart will be able to embrace technology and e-commerce and at the same time cut down on costs.

Apr. 10, 2018 at 8:49 a.m. ET
on Zacks.com

How Dollar General Will Defend Margins During Aggressive Expansion

Apr. 10, 2018 at 8:12 a.m. ET
on Seeking Alpha

Pick These 4 Retail Stocks that Surged 10% or More in a Month

The current investment scenario has turned topsy-turvy of late. Nonetheless, ignoring the market jitters, a few stocks have managed to rise 10% or more in a month.

Apr. 9, 2018 at 5:22 p.m. ET
on Zacks.com

Can International Unit Continue to Shape Walmart Growth Story?

International forms Walmart's (WMT) second-largest segment (by revenues) with operations spread across China, Mexico, Canada and UK.

Apr. 9, 2018 at 10:05 a.m. ET
on Zacks.com

Dollar General - A Good Counter-Cyclical Addition To Any Diversified Equity Portfolio

Apr. 9, 2018 at 8:45 a.m. ET
on Seeking Alpha

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Apr. 6, 2018 at 1:38 p.m. ET
on GuruFocus.com

PriceSmart (PSMT) Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates, Sales Grow Y/Y

PriceSmart (PSMT) delivers higher sales in net warehouse club, export and other category in second-quarter fiscal 2018.

Apr. 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. ET
on Zacks.com

Where to Invest for a Trade War: Goldman's View

Analysts recommend buying shares of companies with large domestic sales exposure.

Apr. 5, 2018 at 2:32 p.m. ET
on Investopedia.com

Invesco European Growth Fund Buys Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, Vinci SA, Mediobanca SpA, Sells ...

Invesco European Growth Fund Buys Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, Vinci SA, Mediobanca SpA, Sells Next PLC, UBM PLC, Intrum Justitia AB

Apr. 3, 2018 at 4:38 p.m. ET
on GuruFocus.com

Genesee Valley Trust Co Buys Zoetis Inc, Microsoft Corp, Dollar General Corp, Sells Celgene ...

Genesee Valley Trust Co Buys Zoetis Inc, Microsoft Corp, Dollar General Corp, Sells Celgene Corp, Facebook Inc, Booking Holdings Inc

Apr. 3, 2018 at 10:38 a.m. ET
on GuruFocus.com

Will Ross Stores (ROST) Strategies Revive Stock Performance?

Ross Stores (ROST) looks good on the back of its off-price business model, solid merchandise and store-expansion strategies. However, a tough retail environment remains a major concern.

Apr. 3, 2018 at 10:07 a.m. ET
on Zacks.com

3 Outperforming Retailers Bucking the E-Commerce Threat

Mar. 30, 2018 at 8:11 a.m. ET
on Motley Fool

Can an Internet Tax Ruin the Amazon (AMZN) Story?

Trump has long been arguing that the e-commerce giant has been getting an unfair tax treatment compared with brick-and-mortar retailers.

Mar. 29, 2018 at 9:24 a.m. ET
on Zacks.com

China trade dispute could slam U.S. retailers

Apr. 7, 2018 at 2:37 a.m. ET
on TREND News Agency

Blog Exposure - Dollar General Expands Distribution Network at Tejon Ranch Commerce Center to Support Operations in California

Mar. 28, 2018 at 9:02 a.m. ET
on ACCESSWIRE

Dollar General Corporation Announces Pricing of $500 Million of Senior Notes

Mar. 26, 2018 at 5:58 p.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Pre-Market Technical Scan on Discount, Variety Stores Equities -- Dollar General, Fred's, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, and Walmart

Mar. 26, 2018 at 6:50 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

Dollar General to Expand Distribution Operations at Tejon Ranch Commerce Center (TRCC)

Mar. 26, 2018 at 6:15 a.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

United States : 'Exhausted' Toys 'R' Us suppliers weigh options as huge retailer shuts

Mar. 19, 2018 at 7:20 p.m. ET
on Euclid Tenders Info

Dollar General Corporation to Host Earnings Call

Mar. 15, 2018 at 4:09 p.m. ET
on ACCESSWIRE

Should you buy or sell Dollar General, JP Morgan Chase, Overstock.com, Tesla Motors and Williams-Sonoma?

Mar. 15, 2018 at 9:31 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

Dollar General Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Results; Company Provides Financial Guidance for Fiscal Year 2018

Mar. 15, 2018 at 6:55 a.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Today's Research Reports on Stocks to Watch: Dollar Tree and Dollar General

Mar. 8, 2018 at 8:18 a.m. ET
on ACCESSWIRE

Dollar General Names New Vice President of Investor Relations and Public Relations

Mar. 7, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Report: Developing Opportunities within Seattle Genetics, PBF Energy, Chipotle Mexican Grill, CIT Group Inc (DEL), PDL BioPharma, and Dollar General -- Future Expectations, Projections Moving into 2018

Report: Developing Opportunities within Seattle Genetics, PBF Energy, Chipotle Mexican Grill, CIT Group Inc (DEL), PDL BioPharma, and Dollar General -- Future Expectations, Projections Moving into 2018

Mar. 7, 2018 at 7:45 a.m. ET
on GlobeNewswire

United States : Wisconsin is Working: Governor Walker Highlights Beloits 10 Point Drop in Unemployment Since December 2010 at Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

Mar. 5, 2018 at 6:31 p.m. ET
on Euclid Tenders Info

United States : South Pointe Business Park in Sparta Earns Certified In Wisconsin Designation

Feb. 26, 2018 at 2:16 a.m. ET
on Euclid Tenders Info

What's Happening with these Discount, Variety Stores Stocks? -- Dollar General, Fred's, Ollie's Bargain Outlet, and Wal-Mart

Feb. 22, 2018 at 6:20 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

Nielsen And Dollar General Deepen Their Strategic Relationship

Feb. 14, 2018 at 9:01 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

Training magazine Ranks 2018 Training Top 125 Organizations

Feb. 13, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

Dollar General Appoints Two New Members to its Board of Directors

Feb. 13, 2018 at 6:58 a.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Dollar General Corporation Announces Webcast of its Fourth Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call

Feb. 6, 2018 at 4:35 p.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Dollar General Announces Call for New Vendors

Jan. 29, 2018 at 6:55 a.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

Dollar General Corp. is a discount retailer in the United States. The company offers a selection of merchandise, including consumables, seasonal, home products and apparel. It offers a focused assortment of everyday necessities, which drive frequent customer visits, and key items in a broad range of general merchandise categories. The company's consumables include paper and cleaning products, such as paper towels, bath tissue, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, laundry and other home cleaning supplies; packaged food, such as cereals, canned soups and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar and flour; perishables, such as milk, eggs, bread, frozen meals, beer and wine; snacks, such as candy, cookies, crackers, salty snacks and carbonated beverages; health and beauty, including over-the-counter medicines and personal care products, such as soap, body wash, shampoo, dental hygiene and foot care products; and pet, including pet supplies and pet food. Dollar General was founded by J. L. Turner and Hurley Calister Turner Sr. in 1939 and is headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN. (See Full Profile)

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Number of Ratings 31 Full Ratings

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Mar. 27, 2018 at 11:38 a.m. ET
on MarketRealist.com

5 Biggest Price Target Changes For Friday

Mar. 16, 2018 at 9:47 a.m. ET
on Benzinga.com

Bernstein: With Rural Growth Opportunity, Advantage Over Amazon, Tractor Supply Is A Buy

Feb. 27, 2018 at 2:29 p.m. ET
on Benzinga.com

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