BofA Securities Upgrades Dollar General (DG) to Buy

Dollar General (DG) PT Raised to $96 at Evercore ISI, Off TAP List

December 6, 2024 5:37 AM EST

Evercore ISI analyst M. Michael Montani raised the price target on Dollar General (NYSE: DG) to $96.00 (from $95.00) while maintaining a In Line rating.

The analyst comments "Dollar Generals results show the challenge of navigating a pressured low end consumer backdrop coupled with rising competition from Walmart+ to Amazon and... More

Dollar General stock rises as Q3 revenue beats estimates

December 5, 2024 7:49 AM EST

Investing.com -- Dollar General Corporation reported third-quarter revenue that surpassed analyst expectations, while earnings fell short. The discount retailer's shares rose 2.2% following the announcement.

For the third quarter ended November 1, 2024, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) reported revenue of $10.2 billion, beating the analyst consensus of $10.14 billion. This represents a 5%... More

Dollar General flags profit margin squeeze from holiday discounts, shares fall

December 5, 2024 7:15 AM EST

(Reuters) -Dollar General warned on Thursday profit margins would be pressured in the holiday quarter due to higher promotions and discounts as shoppers stuck to buying more essentials like groceries, sending its shares down as much as 5%.

A shorter 26-day period between Thanksgiving and Christmas, coupled with frugal consumer spending, has pushed U.S. retailers to launch more promotions this year.

Dollar General is offering 50% off every day for 24 days during the holiday season on products ranging from Bluetooth speakers to thick cut... More

Dollar General (DG) Misses Q3 EPS by 6c, Beats on Revenue; Offers FY25 EPS Guidance

December 5, 2024 6:52 AM EST

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) reported Q3 EPS of $0.89, $0.06 worse than the analyst estimate of $0.95. Revenue for the quarter came in at $10.2 billion versus the consensus estimate of $10.14 billion.

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Dollar General sees FY2025 EPS of $5.50-$5.90, versus the consensus of... More

Dollar General (DG) call put ratio 1 call to 1 put into quarter results

December 5, 2024 5:48 AM EST

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) December 6 weekly 79 straddle priced for a move of 14% into the expected release of quarter results before the bell on December 5.

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Here’s what to watch when Dollar General reports earnings

December 5, 2024 3:00 AM EST

Dollar Generals upcoming earnings report is set against a backdrop of tempered expectations, with analysts at Oppenheimer emphasizing several key areas to watch.

The discount retailer has faced headwinds in recent quarters, and the third-quarter results, due on December 5, could shed light on whether the company is navigating these challenges effectively.

Oppenheimer forecasts a third-quarter EPS of $0.90, slightly below the Streets consensus of $0.94.

The lower-than-anticipated figure is attributed in part to hurricane-related... More