Dollar General Corporation (DG)
NYSE · Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores
Dollar General Corporation is a Consumer Defensive company with a market capitalization of $27.84B, a trailing P/E ratio of 17.9, and a dividend yield of 1.45%.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending January 31, 2026
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2027 | June 2, 2026 | $2.00 | $1.49 | +34.2% |
| Q4 2026 | March 12, 2026 | $1.93 | $1.64 | +17.7% |
| Q3 2026 | December 4, 2025 | $1.28 | $0.93 | +37.6% |
| Q2 2026 | August 28, 2025 | $1.86 | $1.57 | +18.5% |
| Q1 2026 | June 3, 2025 | $1.78 | $1.48 | +20.3% |
| Q4 2025 | March 13, 2025 | $0.87 | $1.50 | -42.0% |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 8,090,747 | 3.65% | 3.1 | -2.1% |
| June 30, 2026 | 8,264,353 | 3.73% | 2.6 | +4.6% |
| June 15, 2026 | 7,900,940 | 3.57% | 1.9 | -11.1% |
| May 29, 2026 | 8,883,344 | 4.01% | 2.1 | +7.9% |
| May 15, 2026 | 8,233,002 | 3.72% | 2.2 | +2.6% |
| April 30, 2026 | 8,027,410 | 3.63% | 3.1 | -2.7% |
| April 15, 2026 | 8,253,590 | 3.73% | 2.6 | -8.0% |
| March 31, 2026 | 8,972,945 | 4.05% | 2.5 | +3.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dollar General Corporation's market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Dollar General Corporation (DG) has a market capitalization of $27.84B.
What is Dollar General Corporation's P/E ratio?
Dollar General Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.9. Its forward P/E is 17.3.
Does Dollar General Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes — Dollar General Corporation pays a dividend yielding 1.45%, an annual payout of $2.36 per share.
What sector is DG in?
Dollar General Corporation is in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Discount Stores industry.
What is Dollar General Corporation's short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 8,090,747 DG shares were sold short, or 3.65% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 3.1. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Dollar General Corporation's revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending January 31, 2026), Dollar General Corporation reported revenue of $42.72B and net income of $1.51B.
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