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Dollar General

DG

Dollar General is a leading discount retailer in the United States that provides a broad assortment of everyday household needs and general merchandise.

Market cap
$25.53B+3.3%
Revenue$43.1B+4.7%
Net income$1.6B+35.6%
Free cash flow$2.2B+14.6%
EPS (diluted)$7.07+34.9%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Aug 27, 2026 (in 2 months)
Revenue estimate$11.2B
EPS estimate$2.00

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$10.8B+3.4%
Gross profit$3.4B+5.5%
Operating income$638.5M+10.8%
Net income$444.1M+13.3%
EPS (diluted)$2.00+12.4%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$1.4B+59.2%
Total debt$15.8B-7.2%
Total equity$8.8B+14.8%
Total assets$31.7B+2.3%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$716.2M-15.5%
CapEx$351.6M+20.9%
Free cash flow$364.6M-34.5%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$25.53B+3.3%
Enterprise value$39.97B-4.3%
P/E16.3×-5.9×
P/S0.6×0.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin30.8%+1.0pp
Operating margin5.3%+1.0pp
Net margin3.6%+0.8pp
FCF margin5.1%+0.4pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity18.9%+3.2pp
Debt / equity1.8×-0.4×
Current ratio1.2×-0.1×

Segments

By product

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Consumables$8.9B+3.0%
Seasonal$1.1B+6.0%
Home Products$523.0M+3.1%
Apparel$287.2M+6.7%

Competitors

Profile

Dollar General is a leading discount retailer in the United States that provides a broad assortment of everyday household needs and general merchandise. The company operates a high-density network of small-box stores primarily located in rural and underserved markets, emphasizing a value proposition of convenience and low price points. Its core strategy focuses on serving low-to-fixed income households through a mix of national brands and high-value private labels.

Competitive position

The largest discount retailer in the U.S. by store count, maintaining a dominant presence in rural areas where approximately 75% of the U.S. population lives within five miles of a location.

GeographiesUnited States, Mexico
Customer segmentsLow-income households, Fixed-income households, Rural populations
Business modelBrick-and-mortar retail, Small-box discount retail, Private label manufacturing
SuppliersNational brand manufacturers, Private label suppliers, Global logistics and shipping providers, Agricultural and raw material producers
CustomersIndividual retail consumers, SNAP and government assistance recipients
Listed2009
Employees170.0K
CEOTodd J. Vasos
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Dollar General's market cap?
Dollar General (DG) has a market capitalization of $25.5B and trades on NYSE.
What is Dollar General's revenue and profitability?
Dollar General generated $43.1B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $1.6B, representing a net margin of 3.6%. Gross margin stands at 30.8%, with free cash flow of $2.2B. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are Dollar General's competitors?
Dollar General's key competitors include Family Dollar, Target, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. Common Stock, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
What subsidiaries does Dollar General have?
Dollar General's subsidiaries include pOpshelf, Mi Súper Dollar General.
Where is Dollar General headquartered?
Dollar General is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 170,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 2009.