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Why Dollar General (DG) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
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Dollar General (DG - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $104.31, moving +2.58% from the previous trading session. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.91%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 1.43%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.67%.
The discount retailer's shares have seen a decrease of 1.05% over the last month, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 3.09% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.24%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Dollar General in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on December 4, 2025. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.92, reflecting a 3.37% increase from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $10.61 billion, reflecting a 4.24% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $6.15 per share and revenue of $42.5 billion, indicating changes of +3.89% and +4.66%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Dollar General. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.15% higher within the past month. Right now, Dollar General possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Dollar General is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.55. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 27.36.
It's also important to note that DG currently trades at a PEG ratio of 2.5. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Retail - Discount Stores industry had an average PEG ratio of 3.34.
The Retail - Discount Stores industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 94, this industry ranks in the top 39% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.
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Why Dollar General (DG) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
Dollar General (DG - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $104.31, moving +2.58% from the previous trading session. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.91%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 1.43%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.67%.
The discount retailer's shares have seen a decrease of 1.05% over the last month, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 3.09% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.24%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Dollar General in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on December 4, 2025. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.92, reflecting a 3.37% increase from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $10.61 billion, reflecting a 4.24% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $6.15 per share and revenue of $42.5 billion, indicating changes of +3.89% and +4.66%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Dollar General. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.15% higher within the past month. Right now, Dollar General possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Dollar General is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.55. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 27.36.
It's also important to note that DG currently trades at a PEG ratio of 2.5. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Retail - Discount Stores industry had an average PEG ratio of 3.34.
The Retail - Discount Stores industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 94, this industry ranks in the top 39% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.