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Dollar General (DG) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
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In the latest trading session, Dollar General (DG - Free Report) closed at $122.42, marking a -3.29% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.06% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.11%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.32%.
Shares of the discount retailer witnessed a gain of 6.45% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Retail-Wholesale sector with its gain of 7.55%, and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 3.42%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Dollar General in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on August 27, 2026. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $2, signifying a 7.53% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $11.17 billion, up 4.17% from the year-ago period.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $7.37 per share and revenue of $44.4 billion. These totals would mark changes of +7.59% and +5.42%, respectively, from last year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Dollar General. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.02% higher within the past month. Dollar General presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In the context of valuation, Dollar General is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 17.19. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 31.11, which means Dollar General is trading at a discount to the group.
Meanwhile, DG's PEG ratio is currently 1.93. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Retail - Discount Stores industry stood at 2.86 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Retail - Discount Stores industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 56, placing it within the top 23% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow DG in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.
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Dollar General (DG) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know
In the latest trading session, Dollar General (DG - Free Report) closed at $122.42, marking a -3.29% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.06% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 0.11%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.32%.
Shares of the discount retailer witnessed a gain of 6.45% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Retail-Wholesale sector with its gain of 7.55%, and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 3.42%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Dollar General in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on August 27, 2026. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $2, signifying a 7.53% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $11.17 billion, up 4.17% from the year-ago period.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $7.37 per share and revenue of $44.4 billion. These totals would mark changes of +7.59% and +5.42%, respectively, from last year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Dollar General. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.02% higher within the past month. Dollar General presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In the context of valuation, Dollar General is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 17.19. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 31.11, which means Dollar General is trading at a discount to the group.
Meanwhile, DG's PEG ratio is currently 1.93. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Retail - Discount Stores industry stood at 2.86 at the close of the market yesterday.
The Retail - Discount Stores industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 56, placing it within the top 23% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow DG in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.