Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Price Target Cut to $113.00 by Analysts at BNP Paribas Exane

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) had its target price reduced by equities researchers at BNP Paribas Exane from $144.00 to $113.00 in a report released on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. BNP Paribas Exane’s price target indicates a potential upside of 7.53% from the stock’s previous close.

DG has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn dropped their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $111.00 to $90.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Oppenheimer lowered their target price on shares of Dollar General from $170.00 to $150.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Morgan Stanley set a $132.00 price objective on Dollar General in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $149.00 price objective on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Wednesday. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Dollar General has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $134.19.

Dollar General Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:DG traded down $1.18 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $105.09. 445,276 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,392,103. The company has a market capitalization of $23.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 0.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a quick ratio of 0.22 and a current ratio of 1.13. Dollar General has a 1-year low of $95.11 and a 1-year high of $158.23. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $115.21 and its 200-day simple moving average is $128.71.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, June 2nd. The company reported $2.00 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $10.79 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.81 billion. Dollar General had a return on equity of 18.66% and a net margin of 3.54%.Dollar General’s revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.78 earnings per share. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.200-7.450 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Dollar General will post 7.25 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Dollar General

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of DG. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Dollar General by 4,550.0% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 186 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 182 shares in the last quarter. Evergreen Advisors LLC bought a new position in Dollar General in the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC raised its position in Dollar General by 69.3% in the 4th quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 193 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Reflection Asset Management acquired a new position in Dollar General during the 4th quarter worth $28,000. 91.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Dollar General

Here are the key news stories impacting Dollar General this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General beat Q1 EPS expectations with $2.00 per share versus $1.89 expected, while same-store sales rose 2.0% and operating margin improved, signaling healthier execution. Dollar General Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its fiscal 2026 earnings outlook to $7.20-$7.45 per share, reinforcing confidence that margin gains and cost control can continue. Dollar General raises annual profit forecast on resilient demand for discount goods
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary stayed constructive overall, with UBS’s Michael Lasser reiterating a Buy rating on operational upgrades, margin expansion and raised guidance. UBS analyst reiterates Buy on Dollar General
• Neutral Sentiment: Loop Capital raised its price target to $115 from $110, but kept a Hold rating, suggesting limited upside despite the improved results. Loop Capital price target update
• Neutral Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group lowered its price target to $125 from $140 and maintained a Market Perform rating, reflecting caution after the rally in expectations.
• Negative Sentiment: Management also flagged ongoing pressure from higher gas prices and reduced SNAP benefits, which are making some customers buy less food and household goods, especially in rural areas. Customer spending pressure article

About Dollar General

Dollar General Corporation is a U.S.-based variety and discount retailer operating a large network of small-format stores that serve primarily rural and suburban communities. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DG and is headquartered in the Nashville/Goodlettsville, Tennessee area. Founded in 1939, Dollar General has grown from a regional operation into one of the nation’s prominent low-price retailers focused on convenience and value.

Dollar General’s stores offer a wide assortment of everyday consumables and household goods, including food and beverage items, cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, paper goods, apparel basics, seasonal merchandise and small household items.