DGDollar General Corporation
Dollar General Corporation sells discounted goods to budget-conscious shoppers, operating over 17,000 stores across the U.S. The next catalyst is Feb 9, 2027 — Q4 2026 Earnings Release, which will test the company’s ability to sustain margin gains and navigate rising input costs.
- Revenue hit $43.45B in 2026, with net income at $1.69B and free cash flow of $6.85B.
- Net margin expanded to 3.9%, driven by cost controls and pricing power.
- Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52x suggests a balanced capital structure.
The Read
2% after strong Q4 sales and margin gains were overshadowed by cautious FY2026 guidance and rising oil prices, then fell another 15.
The schedule
- Tue9Feb
- Fri30Apr
- Mon19Jul
- Mon18Oct
Past
- Thu27Aug
- Tue2Jun
Actual outcome: Bull · $113.75 at outcome
Dollar General beat earnings estimates and raised its FY2026 guidance, signaling stabilization in demand and margin expansion. Strong same-store sales growth and strategic initiatives, such as the Executive Advisory Board appointment and focus on growth, reinforced investor confidence, driving the stock higher despite a slight sales miss.
- Fri20Mar
Actual outcome: Bear · $123.45 at outcome
Dollar General reported strong Q4 results, including a 4.3% increase in same-store sales and significant margin expansion, but these gains were offset by a cautious FY2026 guidance that signaled slowing growth. The stock faced additional pressure from a macro-driven surge in oil prices to $96, which raised investor concerns about the impact of rising energy costs on the company's core low-income consumer base.
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