Ticker: DG

Dollar General

Consumer Consumer Staples Discount Stores
Price 122.98
Reco Buy Potential 68 Risk 44 Updated 2026-09-10

Forecast impact

limited
Target +8.4% target fill 92.3%
Reaction D5 +6.66% · D10 +7.84% fresh confirmed · market trust
Impact Potential 0 · Risk 0 valid until 2026-09-27

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Description

Company and Business Model

Dollar General operates as a discount retailer, providing a wide range of consumer staples including food, cleaning supplies, and personal care products. The company primarily serves low- to middle-income customers through its extensive network of stores across the United States. Major revenue sources include sales of consumables, seasonal items, and home products. Dollar General focuses on convenience and affordability, positioning itself as a key player in the discount retail sector.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of Dollar General suggests it may be more suitable for value investors, given its stable revenue growth and dividend yield. However, the elevated risk factors indicate caution for those seeking aggressive growth. The stock may appeal to investors looking for a balanced approach, considering its consistent performance in the consumer staples sector.

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-09-05
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
7.73
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
4.7%
EPS surprise
23.4%
20d volatility
1.7%
Dividend yield
2.4%
last ex-date
2026-10-06
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-08-27 Hold Buy Mixed signals; cautious outlook amid slight revenue decline.
2026-08-18 Sell Hold Weak fundamentals and mixed momentum signal caution.
2026-08-11 Hold Sell Weak momentum and fundamentals raise significant risk concerns.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-08-28 BMO Capital Target Raised 120 → 135 123.4
2026-08-28 Morgan Stanley Target Raised 132 → 145 125.91
2026-08-28 Piper Sandler Target Raised 118 → 123 125.91
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