Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Telsey Advisory Group Analyst Says

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) had its target price boosted by stock analysts at Telsey Advisory Group from $125.00 to $140.00 in a report released on Friday. The firm presently has a “market perform” rating on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group’s target price suggests a potential upside of 11.05% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed in on DG. Guggenheim reduced their price objective on Dollar General from $160.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $128.00 to $141.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. HSBC decreased their price objective on Dollar General from $141.00 to $125.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, Morgan Stanley cut their target price on Dollar General from $150.00 to $132.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Dollar General has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $132.69.

Dollar General Price Performance

Shares of DG opened at $126.07 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average is $121.23 and its 200-day moving average is $123.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 1.17 and a quick ratio of 0.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $27.81 billion, a PE ratio of 17.83, a PEG ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 0.23. Dollar General has a fifty-two week low of $95.11 and a fifty-two week high of $158.23.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last issued its quarterly earnings results 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. The company had revenue of $11.29 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.20 billion. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.63% and a return on equity of 18.65%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.86 EPS. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-8.000 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Dollar General will post 7.38 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Dollar General

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac bought a new stake in Dollar General during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its stake in shares of Dollar General by 4,550.0% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 186 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 182 shares in the last quarter. Evergreen Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dollar General in the first quarter valued at $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of 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 buying an additional 79 shares during the period. Finally, Reflection Asset Management purchased a new stake in Dollar General in the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.77% of the company’s stock.

More Dollar General News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings beat expectations. Fiscal Q2 sales rose 5.2% year over year to $11.29 billion, ahead of the approximately $11.20 billion consensus estimate. Diluted EPS increased 33.3% to $2.48, exceeding the $2.01 analyst forecast. Dollar General Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Comparable-store performance and profitability improved. Same-store sales grew 3.5%, driven by a 2.0% increase in customer traffic and a 1.5% increase in average transaction size. Operating profit climbed 29.2% to $769.2 million, while net income rose 33.8% to $550.3 million. Dollar General raises annual comparable sales forecast on steady demand, shares jump
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised fiscal 2026 guidance. Dollar General now expects EPS of $7.80–$8.00, above the prior market consensus near $7.23, and revenue of $44.4–$44.6 billion. The company also expects up to $700 million in share repurchases, supporting shareholder returns. Dollar General Q2 2026 earnings beat, full-year forecast raised
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns and operations received additional support. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share, and Dollar General announced a partnership with RELEX Solutions to use AI-based forecasting and replenishment across its North American stores and distribution network.
• Neutral Sentiment: Higher gasoline prices and ongoing economic uncertainty may be directing more consumers toward Dollar General’s low-priced essentials, but management said its core shopper remains highly budget constrained.
• Negative Sentiment: Industry and macroeconomic risks remain. Consumer-staples stocks declined broadly during part of the session, and elevated inflation, pressure on low-income customers, tariffs, and cautious consumer spending could limit future margin and sales gains.

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.