DG Earnings

DG reported its earnings on 2025-12-04, showcasing a revenue of 10.65B against an estimate of 10.60B, resulting in a 0.44% surprise. The EPS was 1.28, surpassing the expected 0.92 by 39.13% . The stock experienced a 14.01% price change on the earnings day and a 14.24% change over the next five days, reflecting market reactions to the results.

Following DG's earnings announcement on 2025-12-04, the stock price moved by 14.01% on the day of the release. Over the subsequent five days, it saw a 14.24% change. Historically, DG's stock price tends to shift by an average of +1.49% in the 10 days leading up to earnings and -1.07% in the 10 days following, providing insight into potential market.

For , analysts estimate DG’s annual revenue to reach , while the EPS is projected at . These estimates reflect recent revisions, with revenue estimates revised Revenue Revise Upward by 0.16% and EPS estimates Revise Upward by 0.27% over the past three months, indicating analyst expectation in the company’s performance.

The correlation between DG's stock price and earnings forecast revisions shows that positive revisions in revenue or EPS often strengthen the stock’s fundamentals. Over the past three months, revenue estimates for FY2026 were Revise Upward by 0.16%, while EPS estimates moved Revise Upward by 0.27% . This trend suggests that price dips could present buying opportunities for investors.

Based on historical trends, DG's stock price typically moves by +1.49% in the 10 days before its earnings and -1.07% in the 10 days after. For the upcoming earnings, analysts expect an EPS of and revenue of .

The earnings call reveals strong financial performance, with a notable EPS increase and operating profit growth. Despite some SG&A increases, margin improvements from shrink reduction and inventory optimization are positive. The Q&A highlights confidence in margin sustainability and growth initiatives, such as remodels and digital expansion. However, management's reluctance to give specific future guidance and the increased SG&A expenses temper the overall sentiment. The positive aspects, particularly the EPS beat and strategic growth plans, suggest a positive stock price movement in the short term.