Dollar General Corporation (DG)
Company Info
Highlights
$20.16B
$5.11
17.94
1.78
$30.70B
$9.03B
$1.66B
$90.45 - $94.11
$92.09
4.56%
1.63
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Dollar General Corporation (DG) returned 22.63% year-to-date (YTD) and -33.27% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, DG returned 3.54% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.70%.
DG
22.63%
2.94%
20.82%
-33.27%
-11.64%
3.54%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-0.64%
8.97%
-2.52%
11.90%
15.34%
10.70%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DG, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -5.54% | 4.39% | 18.54% | 7.24% | -2.17% | 22.63% | |||||||
| 2024 | -2.43% | 10.03% | 7.40% | -10.48% | -1.64% | -3.42% | -8.54% | -31.08% | 1.93% | -4.69% | -3.46% | -1.88% | -43.12% |
| 2023 | -5.14% | -7.41% | -2.70% | 5.51% | -9.20% | -15.57% | -0.19% | -17.98% | -23.61% | 13.14% | 10.15% | 3.68% | -44.14% |
| 2022 | -11.44% | -4.86% | 12.25% | 6.95% | -7.24% | 11.39% | 1.45% | -4.43% | 1.03% | 6.58% | 0.25% | -3.47% | 5.57% |
| 2021 | -7.30% | -2.89% | 7.21% | 6.20% | -5.49% | 6.62% | 7.72% | -4.18% | -4.83% | 4.63% | -0.10% | 6.57% | 13.00% |
| 2020 | -1.44% | -2.03% | 0.47% | 16.34% | 9.25% | -0.52% | 0.13% | 6.03% | 3.83% | -0.26% | 4.73% | -3.79% | 35.89% |
| 2019 | 7.09% | 2.62% | 0.71% | 5.97% | 0.94% | 6.19% | -0.62% | 16.47% | 1.83% | 1.08% | -1.86% | -0.88% | 45.71% |
| 2018 | 11.17% | -8.27% | -1.10% | 3.50% | -9.38% | 12.71% | -0.16% | 9.76% | 1.46% | 2.19% | -0.35% | -2.62% | 17.55% |
| 2017 | -0.34% | -1.08% | -4.51% | 4.66% | 0.94% | -1.77% | 4.65% | -3.46% | 11.70% | 0.06% | 8.96% | 5.60% | 26.92% |
| 2016 | 4.44% | -1.08% | 15.63% | -4.31% | 9.75% | 4.85% | 0.79% | -22.51% | -4.32% | -1.29% | 11.91% | -3.89% | 4.36% |
| 2015 | -5.15% | 8.29% | 3.80% | -3.26% | -0.17% | 7.40% | 3.38% | -7.32% | -2.45% | -6.45% | -3.48% | 10.21% | 2.88% |
| 2014 | -6.63% | 6.36% | -7.38% | 1.73% | -4.71% | 6.66% | -3.71% | 15.86% | -4.50% | 2.55% | 6.49% | 5.93% | 17.21% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DG is 19, meaning it’s performing worse than 81% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dollar General Corporation (DG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Dollar General Corporation provided a 2.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.36 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.36 | $2.36 | $1.77 | $2.62 | $1.62 | $1.40 | $1.25 | $1.13 | $0.78 | $1.00 | $0.88 |
Dividend yield | 2.57% | 3.11% | 1.30% | 1.06% | 0.69% | 0.67% | 0.80% | 1.05% | 0.84% | 1.35% | 1.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dollar General Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $1.18 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.36 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.77 |
| 2022 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $2.62 |
| 2021 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.62 |
| 2020 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.40 |
| 2019 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 |
| 2018 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.13 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $1.00 |
| 2015 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.88 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Dollar General Corporation has a dividend yield of 2.57%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Dollar General Corporation has a payout ratio of 46.18%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Dollar General Corporation strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Dollar General Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Dollar General Corporation was 72.61%, occurring on Jan 17, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Dollar General Corporation drawdown is 63.08%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -72.61% | Oct 31, 2022 | 556 | Jan 17, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -30.51% | Jul 27, 2016 | 50 | Oct 5, 2016 | 314 | Jan 4, 2018 | 364 |
| -27.58% | Apr 21, 2022 | 22 | May 20, 2022 | 111 | Oct 28, 2022 | 133 |
| -25.83% | Jul 21, 2015 | 83 | Nov 13, 2015 | 79 | Mar 10, 2016 | 162 |
| -23.87% | Jul 11, 2012 | 121 | Jan 3, 2013 | 130 | Jul 11, 2013 | 251 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Dollar General Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Dollar General Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -42.2%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Dollar General Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Discount Stores industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for DG, comparing it with other companies in the Discount Stores industry. Currently, DG has a P/E ratio of 17.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for DG compared to other companies in the Discount Stores industry. DG currently has a PEG ratio of 1.8. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for DG relative to other companies in the Discount Stores industry. Currently, DG has a P/S ratio of 0.5. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for DG in comparison with other companies in the Discount Stores industry. Currently, DG has a P/B value of 2.7. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
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