Dollar General Surges After Strong Earnings Report
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 11 Dec 25
Source: Barron's
Dollar General Corp's stock rose by 5.00%, crossing above its 5-day SMA, amid a mixed market environment where the Nasdaq-100 is down 0.62% and the S&P 500 is up 0.06%.
The surge is attributed to Dollar General's strong third-quarter earnings report, where it exceeded expectations by 36% with adjusted EPS of $1.28 and raised its full-year guidance. This performance reflects robust sales growth and increased customer traffic, indicating strong demand from budget-conscious shoppers despite broader market challenges.
This positive financial performance positions Dollar General favorably in the discount retail sector, as it continues to expand its store base and improve profitability, suggesting a strong outlook for future growth.
Analyst Views on DG
Wall Street analysts forecast DG stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DG is 143.86 USD with a low forecast of 125.00 USD and a high forecast of 170.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
16 Analyst Rating
9 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 150.330
Low
125.00
Averages
143.86
High
170.00
Current: 150.330
Low
125.00
Averages
143.86
High
170.00
About DG
Dollar General Corporation is a discount retailer. The Company offers merchandise, including consumable items, seasonal items, home products and apparel. Its merchandise includes brands from manufacturers, as well as its own private brand selections with prices at discounts to brands. Its consumables category includes paper and cleaning products, packaged food, perishables, snacks, health and beauty, pet, and tobacco products. Its seasonal products include holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, automotive and home office supplies. Its home products include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, bed and bath soft goods. The Company’s apparel products include basic items for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes and accessories.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
