442,073 Shares in Dollar General Corporation $DG Purchased by VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al

VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al purchased a new stake in Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 442,073 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $50,887,000. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al owned about 0.20% of Dollar General as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its holdings in Dollar General by 4.7% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 26,317 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,314,000 after purchasing an additional 1,185 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in Dollar General by 12.3% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 10,450 shares of the company’s stock worth $919,000 after buying an additional 1,148 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP increased its position in Dollar General by 40.7% during the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 18,580 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,634,000 after buying an additional 5,373 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Dollar General during the second quarter worth $211,000. Finally, Jump Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of Dollar General in the second quarter valued at about $209,000. 91.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Dollar General Trading Up 0.0%

Shares of Dollar General stock opened at $133.23 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $29.39 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.33, a PEG ratio of 1.82 and a beta of 0.23. The company has a quick ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. Dollar General Corporation has a 12-month low of $95.11 and a 12-month high of $158.23. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $122.82 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $122.32.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 27th. The company reported $2.48 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.01 by $0.47. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.90% and a return on equity of 18.93%. The firm had revenue of $11.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.20 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.86 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-8.000 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Dollar General Corporation will post 7.68 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Dollar General Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 20th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 6th will be given a dividend of $0.59 per share. This represents a $2.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 6th. Dollar General’s payout ratio is currently 30.69%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently commented on DG. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their price target on shares of Dollar General from $155.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $116.00 to $133.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, August 28th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Dollar General from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on shares of Dollar General from $128.00 to $141.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, August 28th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group lifted their price target on shares of Dollar General from $125.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Friday, August 28th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Dollar General currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $135.35.

Trending Headlines about Dollar General

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General reported second-quarter sales of approximately $11.29 billion and net income of $550.3 million. Earnings per share of $2.48 exceeded the $2.01 consensus estimate, while revenue increased 5.2% year over year. Will Dollar General’s Raised Guidance and AI Bet Reshape Its Margin and Expansion Narrative?
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its full-year 2026 earnings outlook to $7.80-$8.00 per share, above the roughly $7.68 consensus cited in the coverage. It also reaffirmed its $0.59 quarterly dividend, supporting the income-investment case. Raised Guidance and AI Bet
• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General reiterated plans for approximately 4,730 real-estate projects and announced an artificial-intelligence partnership with RELEX Solutions to improve forecasting and replenishment. Better inventory management could support sales, reduce out-of-stocks and improve margins over time. AI and Expansion Plans
• Positive Sentiment: Argus raised its price target from $165 to $170 and initiated or reiterated a Buy rating, implying substantial upside from the referenced trading level. J.P. Morgan also maintained its Buy rating. J.P. Morgan Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent Zacks and other analysis describes DG as a potentially attractive long-term value or countercyclical stock, but these articles are valuation commentary rather than new fundamental catalysts. Dollar General Long-Term Value Analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Chief Executive Todd Vasos warned that Dollar General’s core customers remain under financial pressure and are changing their shopping behavior. Persistent consumer distress could weigh on discretionary purchases, product mix and margins despite the stronger quarter. Dollar General CEO Customer Warning

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.