Dollar General Corporation $DG Shares Sold by Raiffeisen Bank International AG

Raiffeisen Bank International AG cut its holdings in Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) by 98.7% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 226 shares of the company’s stock after selling 16,815 shares during the quarter. Raiffeisen Bank International AG’s holdings in Dollar General were worth $27,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its stake in Dollar General by 4,550.0% in the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 186 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 182 shares during the last quarter. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Dollar General during the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC lifted its position in Dollar General by 69.3% during the 4th quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 193 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 79 shares during the period. Finally, Reflection Asset Management purchased a new stake in Dollar General during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.77% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on DG shares. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Truist Financial raised their price target on shares of Dollar General from $109.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $155.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Loop Capital boosted their target price on shares of Dollar General from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, Piper Sandler upped their price target on shares of Dollar General from $118.00 to $123.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, August 28th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $135.35.

Trending Headlines about Dollar General

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General reported second-quarter sales of approximately $11.29 billion and net income of $550.3 million. Earnings per share of $2.48 exceeded the $2.01 consensus estimate, while revenue increased 5.2% year over year. Will Dollar General’s Raised Guidance and AI Bet Reshape Its Margin and Expansion Narrative?
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its full-year 2026 earnings outlook to $7.80-$8.00 per share, above the roughly $7.68 consensus cited in the coverage. It also reaffirmed its $0.59 quarterly dividend, supporting the income-investment case. Raised Guidance and AI Bet
• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General reiterated plans for approximately 4,730 real-estate projects and announced an artificial-intelligence partnership with RELEX Solutions to improve forecasting and replenishment. Better inventory management could support sales, reduce out-of-stocks and improve margins over time. AI and Expansion Plans
• Positive Sentiment: Argus raised its price target from $165 to $170 and initiated or reiterated a Buy rating, implying substantial upside from the referenced trading level. J.P. Morgan also maintained its Buy rating. J.P. Morgan Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent Zacks and other analysis describes DG as a potentially attractive long-term value or countercyclical stock, but these articles are valuation commentary rather than new fundamental catalysts. Dollar General Long-Term Value Analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Chief Executive Todd Vasos warned that Dollar General’s core customers remain under financial pressure and are changing their shopping behavior. Persistent consumer distress could weigh on discretionary purchases, product mix and margins despite the stronger quarter. Dollar General CEO Customer Warning

Dollar General Stock Up 0.0%

DG stock opened at $133.23 on Monday. Dollar General Corporation has a one year low of $95.11 and a one year high of $158.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a current ratio of 1.21. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $122.82 and its 200 day moving average is $122.32. The firm has a market cap of $29.39 billion, a PE ratio of 17.33, a P/E/G ratio of 1.82 and a beta of 0.23.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 27th. The company reported $2.48 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.01 by $0.47. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.90% and a return on equity of 18.93%. The business had revenue of $11.29 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.20 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.86 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-8.000 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Dollar General Corporation will post 7.68 EPS for the current year.

Dollar General Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 20th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 6th will be issued a $0.59 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, October 6th. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. Dollar General’s dividend payout ratio is presently 30.69%.

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.