Recent Investment Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Dollar General (DG)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Dollar General (NYSE: DG):

• 5/22/2026 – Dollar General was downgraded by Gordon Haskett from “buy” to “hold”. They now have a $110.00 price target on the stock, down from $140.00.
• 5/22/2026 – Dollar General had its price target lowered by Loop Capital from $145.00 to $110.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 5/18/2026 – Dollar General had its price target lowered by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from $170.00 to $155.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 5/18/2026 – Dollar General had its price target lowered by Rothschild & Co Redburn from $111.00 to $90.00. They now have a “sell” rating on the stock.
• 5/6/2026 – Dollar General had its price target lowered by Gordon Haskett from $160.00 to $140.00.
• 4/10/2026 – Dollar General had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 4/4/2026 – Dollar General was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.

Dollar General Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 21st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 7th were issued a $0.59 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, April 7th. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. Dollar General’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 34.45%.

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.