DG stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Dollar General Corporation currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $131.76 — +10.2% versus the last price of $119.60. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
DG historical returns
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DG annual returns by year
Congress trading in DG
18 members of Congress have disclosed trading DG — 16 purchases and 14 sales worth an estimated $507,002. Most recent disclosure: Jun 11, 2025.
See who in Congress traded DG →About Dollar General Corporation
Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food, such as cereals, pasta, canned soups, canned meats, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables, including milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, wine, and produce; candy, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; over-the-counter medicines and personal care products including soap, body wash, shampoo, cosmetics, dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. The company also provides seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, automotive, and home office supplies; home products include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods; and apparel products for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes and accessories. The company was formerly known as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc. and changed its name to Dollar General Corporation in 1968. Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
DG Key Statistics
DG in plain English
- P/E ratio (17.0) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of DG's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (18.91%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (3.63%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.97%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
DG stock: frequently asked questions
What is Dollar General Corporation's stock price today?
Dollar General Corporation (DG) last traded at $119.60 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $95.11 and $158.23.
Is DG stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on DG is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $131.76 — about +10.2% versus the current price of $119.60. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in DG 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Dollar General Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $1,867 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 87%, or 6.4% per year.
Does DG pay a dividend?
Yes. Dollar General Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.97% per year at today's share price.
What is DG's P/E ratio?
DG trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.0, and 14.9 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade DG stock?
Yes — 18 members of Congress have disclosed trades in DG under the STOCK Act, totaling 16 purchases and 14 sales worth an estimated $507,002.
What is Dollar General Corporation's ticker symbol?
Dollar General Corporation trades under the ticker symbol DG on the NYSE.
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