Q2 EPS Estimates for Dollar General Boosted by Loop Capital

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) – Stock analysts at Loop Capital upped their Q2 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Dollar General in a report released on Monday, June 8th. Loop Capital analyst A. Chukumba now expects that the company will post earnings of $2.02 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $1.99. Loop Capital currently has a “Hold” rating and a $115.00 target price on the stock. The consensus estimate for Dollar General’s current full-year earnings is $7.35 per share. Loop Capital also issued estimates for Dollar General’s Q3 2027 earnings at $1.40 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.96 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $7.38 EPS, FY2028 earnings at $8.11 EPS and FY2029 earnings at $8.87 EPS.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June 2nd. The company reported $2.00 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11. Dollar General had a return on equity of 18.65% and a net margin of 3.63%.The company had revenue of $10.79 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.81 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.78 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.200-7.450 EPS.

DG has been the subject of a number of other research reports. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price objective on Dollar General from $144.00 to $113.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Guggenheim lowered their price objective on Dollar General from $160.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Barclays lowered their price objective on Dollar General from $151.00 to $148.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Telsey Advisory Group lowered their price objective on Dollar General from $140.00 to $125.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lowered their price objective on Dollar General from $135.00 to $120.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $131.27.

Dollar General Stock Performance

NYSE DG opened at $110.07 on Thursday. Dollar General has a fifty-two week low of $95.11 and a fifty-two week high of $158.23. The stock has a market cap of $24.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.67 and a beta of 0.26. The business has a fifty day moving average of $113.30 and a 200-day moving average of $128.90. The company has a quick ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dollar General

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its position in Dollar General by 4,550.0% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 186 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 182 shares during the period. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac purchased a new stake in Dollar General during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC grew its position in Dollar General by 69.3% during the fourth quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 193 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 79 shares during the period. Evergreen Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Dollar General during the first quarter valued at about $25,000. Finally, Reflection Asset Management purchased a new stake in Dollar General during the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.77% of the company’s stock.

Dollar General Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, July 7th will be given a dividend of $0.59 per share. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 7th. Dollar General’s payout ratio is 33.38%.

Key Stories Impacting Dollar General

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General’s profitable same-day delivery business is reportedly strong enough to support a pilot subscription program, suggesting a potentially higher-margin way to monetize e-commerce demand. Dollar General’s profitable delivery business spurs subscription pilot
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage highlighted stronger Q1 same-store sales, driven by higher traffic and positive comps across categories, reinforcing the view that Dollar General’s value proposition is resonating with customers. Dollar General’s Same-Store Sales Strength Suggests More Growth Ahead
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s strong Q1 beat, raised full-year guidance, and dividend declaration continue to support sentiment around earnings momentum and shareholder returns. What Dollar General (DG)’s Strong Q1 Beat, Guidance Hike and Dividend Move Means For Shareholders
• Neutral Sentiment: Loop Capital raised several long-range earnings estimates for Dollar General, but kept a Hold rating and a $115 target, which suggests the brokerage sees steady improvement but not a major re-rating yet.
• Neutral Sentiment: Wolfe Research and Gordon Haskett also made mixed forecast changes, with some longer-term estimates lowered and others left more favorable; overall, the revisions point to a still-cautious but stable outlook for DG’s earnings trajectory.
• Neutral Sentiment: Dollar General has also been mentioned in several “value stock” and “non-tech stock” idea lists, which may add to investor interest but is not a direct catalyst.

Dollar General Company Profile

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.