Dollar General Corp. (DG) Buy, Sell or Hold

Dollar General Corp. (DG)

109.96

+0.58 (0.53%)

as of Jun 10, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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TOP PICK

Not your garden-variety retailer. Good when consumers are tightening their belts. Good organic growth with 1000 new stores opening per year. 12-14% average annual earnings growth rate. Yield is 0.94%. (Analysts’ price target is $249.76)

BUY

The stars are lining up. Dollar General hasn't performed as well as DT, but worth looking at. DT's March 2 report was okay, but the street liked it. Price targets for DT are $165-180, so there's upside, especially with activists are involved. But D-Gen is really the hidden gem, which had a huge move a few months ago, then sold off with everything else. He expects DG to take the next leg higher.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sep 28/20, Up 6%) It saw a K-shaped recovery, but the basic stocks have lagged this year, after getting a boost early in the pandemic in 2020. Nobody is hoarding soap anymore. DG continues to expand, faster than before, and maybe into Mexico. There's a delayed reaction to these shares and should do well in 2022. DG can pass on prices during inflation.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick May 31/21, Up 2.97%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with DG has triggered its stop at $209. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. Combined with the previous recommendation to cover half the position, this results in a net investment gain of 9%.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick May 31/21, Up 15.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with DG has achieved its target of $235. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering 50% of the position and trailing up the stop (from $170) to $209.

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TOP PICK

Stockchase Research Analyst: Michael O'Reilly DG recently reported EPS at $2.82 versus $2.14 expectations. Higher profit margins helped contribute. Management updated EPS guidance to $9.50-$10.20 for the year, compared to $8.80-$9.50 previously. Analysts target EPS at $9.63. It pays a modest dividend, backed by a 16% payout ratio. We would buy this with a stop loss at $170, looking to achieve $235 -- upside potential of about 15%. Yield 0.8% (Analysts’ price target is $233.91)

BUY

All the essential retailers got hammered today, but they do well on Memorial Day usually. He expects a very good spring and summer for them.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 27/20, Down 5.9%)Stochchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with DG has triggered its stop at $189. We recommending covering the position at this point. We will look for better opportunities elsewhere.

SELL

DG vs. DLTR Likes the dollar store trade in general. He took profits in this name. Prefers DG, as it benefits from being in rural areas, away from the Targets and Walmarts. DLTR has a lot of urban competition. In the next 3-5 years, he prefers DG.

BUY

It's rolling over a little now and some are worried about retail, but this is fine, especially when the stimulus bill passes.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sep 28/20, Up 0%) Benefiting from same store sales and competitors going out of business. Retail space is becoming a lot less crowded. Companies that have a strong business model and can grow will do well.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

DG will benefit from the upcoming stimulus aid. Also, on sudden pullback days like today, you need to jump on this.

BUY

Perfect to buy during this pandemic and challenged economy. Really likes it.

BUY

Plays well into what's happening with the pandemic and changes in consumer behaviour. Prefers Dollar General to Dollar Tree, as DG is in rural areas, with no Walmarts or Costcos. DLTR has lots of competition in the city and its latest acquisition hasn't worked out well. DLTR has 9% earnings growth rate, while Dollar General has 13-14% earnings growth rate.

TOP PICK

It is the dominant dollar store in the US. They feel they can add a thousand stores a year for the next decade or more. The ROI on these stores is two years. It is a growth story. (Analysts’ price target is $222.76)

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