Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. Makes New Investment in Dollar General Corporation $DG

Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. acquired a new position in Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor acquired 25,196 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,352,000.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac bought a new position in shares of Dollar General in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC increased its position in Dollar General by 69.3% in the 4th quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 193 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Eastern Bank bought a new stake in Dollar General in the 4th quarter valued at about $35,000. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Dollar General in the 4th quarter valued at about $36,000. Finally, Basepoint Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Dollar General in the 4th quarter valued at about $39,000. 91.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Dollar General News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Dollar General this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General announced its “Stars, Stripes and Savings” promotion, a 30-day deal event tied to America’s 250th anniversary, which could help drive customer traffic and sales heading into earnings. Dollar General Announces “Stars, Stripes and Savings” Event with 30 Days of Deals Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
• Positive Sentiment: A third-party preview suggested Dollar General may benefit from higher gas prices because shoppers may take shorter trips and favor nearby discount stores like DG. Dollar General Q1 Preview: Will Higher Gas Prices Help Discount Retailer?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and media previews are highlighting the upcoming Q1 report, with expectations around $10.8 billion in revenue and roughly $1.89 in EPS; investors are watching for confirmation of traffic gains and margin improvement. Dollar General Gears Up for Q1 Earnings: Key Elements to Watch
• Neutral Sentiment: Jim Cramer said he expects Dollar General’s results to be in line with Dollar Tree’s, reinforcing that the stock is in a “wait-and-see” phase ahead of earnings rather than reacting to a new catalyst. Jim Cramer on Dollar General: “We See If It’s as Good as Dollar Tree”
• Negative Sentiment: Options activity skewed bearish, with unusually large put buying in DG, suggesting some traders are hedging or betting on a disappointing earnings reaction.
• Negative Sentiment: Investor commentary and previews note that Dollar General shares have already been weak this year, and the upcoming report is being framed as a test of whether storm-related disruptions and cost pressures are weighing on results. Dollar General Reports Q1 Earnings Tomorrow. Here’s Who Owns DG Stock.

Dollar General Stock Down 0.5%

DG opened at $110.05 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $24.24 billion, a PE ratio of 16.07, a P/E/G ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 0.26. The company has a quick ratio of 0.22, a current ratio of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54. Dollar General Corporation has a 52 week low of $95.11 and a 52 week high of $158.23. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $115.21 and its 200 day simple moving average is $128.71.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, March 12th. The company reported $1.93 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.57 by $0.36. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.54% and a return on equity of 18.66%. The company had revenue of $10.91 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.78 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.87 earnings per share. Dollar General’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.35 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Dollar General Corporation will post 7.25 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Dollar General Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 21st. Investors of record on Tuesday, April 7th were paid a dividend of $0.59 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, April 7th. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Dollar General’s payout ratio is 34.45%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

DG has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Wall Street Zen lowered Dollar General from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 4th. Truist Financial decreased their target price on Dollar General from $139.00 to $109.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. BNP Paribas Exane reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $127.00 target price on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. Guggenheim decreased their target price on Dollar General from $165.00 to $160.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, March 13th. Finally, Evercore decreased their target price on Dollar General from $145.00 to $144.00 in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Dollar General has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $139.19.

About Dollar General

Dollar General Corporation is a U.S.-based variety and discount retailer operating a large network of small-format stores that serve primarily rural and suburban communities. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DG and is headquartered in the Nashville/Goodlettsville, Tennessee area. Founded in 1939, Dollar General has grown from a regional operation into one of the nation’s prominent low-price retailers focused on convenience and value.

Dollar General’s stores offer a wide assortment of everyday consumables and household goods, including food and beverage items, cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, paper goods, apparel basics, seasonal merchandise and small household items.