Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Price Target Lowered to $140.00 at Guggenheim

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) had its price objective dropped by research analysts at Guggenheim from $160.00 to $140.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Guggenheim’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 33.22% from the company’s current price.

DG has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Wolfe Research restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $165.00 price target on shares of Dollar General in a report on Thursday, March 12th. Loop Capital boosted their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Dollar General in a report on Friday, April 10th. Truist Financial set a $114.00 price target on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Piper Sandler set a $118.00 price objective on Dollar General in a research report on Wednesday. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, sixteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $134.19.

Dollar General Price Performance

Shares of NYSE DG traded down $1.18 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $105.09. The company had a trading volume of 445,276 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,392,103. The firm has a market capitalization of $23.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 0.26. Dollar General has a twelve month low of $95.11 and a twelve month high of $158.23. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $115.21 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $128.71. 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 (NYSE:DG) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, June 2nd. The company reported $2.00 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.89 by $0.11. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.54% and a return on equity of 18.66%. The company had revenue of $10.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.81 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.78 earnings per share. The firm’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. Equities research analysts anticipate that Dollar General will post 7.25 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Dollar General

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of DG. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac purchased a new position in Dollar General in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its position in shares of Dollar General by 4,550.0% in the fourth 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 in the last quarter. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Dollar General in the first quarter worth $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 79 shares during the period. Finally, Reflection Asset Management purchased a new position in shares of Dollar General in the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.77% of the company’s stock.

Dollar General News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General beat Q1 EPS expectations with $2.00 per share versus $1.89 expected, while same-store sales rose 2.0% and operating margin improved, signaling healthier execution. Dollar General Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its fiscal 2026 earnings outlook to $7.20-$7.45 per share, reinforcing confidence that margin gains and cost control can continue. Dollar General raises annual profit forecast on resilient demand for discount goods
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary stayed constructive overall, with UBS’s Michael Lasser reiterating a Buy rating on operational upgrades, margin expansion and raised guidance. UBS analyst reiterates Buy on Dollar General
• Neutral Sentiment: Loop Capital raised its price target to $115 from $110, but kept a Hold rating, suggesting limited upside despite the improved results. Loop Capital price target update
• Neutral Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group lowered its price target to $125 from $140 and maintained a Market Perform rating, reflecting caution after the rally in expectations.
• Negative Sentiment: Management also flagged ongoing pressure from higher gas prices and reduced SNAP benefits, which are making some customers buy less food and household goods, especially in rural areas. Customer spending pressure article

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.