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With more than 20,000 locations, Dollar General's banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged food, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or less.

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Gordon Haskett analyst Chuck Grom downgrades Dollar General (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) from Hold to Reduce.

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Gordon Haskett Downgrades Dollar General to Reduce

Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintains Dollar General (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $76 to $93.

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Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Dollar General, Raises Price Target to $93

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez upgraded Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) from Sell to Neutral and raisesd the price target from $69 to $101. Dollar General shares closed at $92.62 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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In the latest quarter, 11 analysts provided ratings for Dollar General (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $87.18, a high estimate of $101.00, and a low estimate of $69.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 3.42%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744030832_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Dollar General among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Paul Lejuez &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $101.00&#x7C;$69.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Peter Keith &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $81.00&#x7C;$79.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Robert Ohmes &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $90.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Feldman &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $85.00&#x7C;$85.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Paul Lejuez &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sell &#x7C; $69.00&#x7C;$73.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Lasser &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $95.00&#x7C;$108.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Joseph Feldman &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $85.00&#x7C;$88.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Krisztina Katai &#x7C;Deutsche Bank &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $80.00&#x7C;$90.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kate McShane &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $93.00&#x7C;$104.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Simeon Gutman &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $80.00&#x7C;$100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Karen Short &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $100.00&#x7C;$102.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Dollar General. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Dollar General compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Dollar General's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Dollar General's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DG/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Dollar General analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Dollar General's Background</h2>
With more than 20,000 locations, Dollar General's banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged food, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or less.
<h3>Breaking Down Dollar General's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Dollar General displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 January, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 4.52%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 1.86%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Dollar General's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.59%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Dollar General's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.61%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Dollar General's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 2.36. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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11 Analysts Have This To Say About Dollar General

Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez upgrades Dollar General (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) from Sell to Neutral and raises the price target from $69 to $101.

Citigroup Upgrades Dollar General to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $101

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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Yesterday</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Year-to-Date</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">52-Week Range</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GT#NASDAQ">GT</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+11.73%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+16.46%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$7.27 &#8211; $13.78</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LW#NYSE">LW</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+10.01%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-9.80%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$47.90 &#8211; $89.51</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+4.94%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">-26.94%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$120.60 &#8211; $306.77</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+4.66%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+24.83%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$66.43 &#8211; $164.12</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">American Water Works Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWK#NYSE">AWK</a>)</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+3.95%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">+22.69%</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">$66.43 &#8211; $164.12</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1) Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber Co.</h3>
Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber was a bright spot on Thursday, rallying nearly 12% amidst all the chaos, making it the day&#8217;s top gainer.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2) Lamb Weston Holdings Inc</h3>
Consumer staples were, in fact, only 1 of 11 sectors in the S&amp;P 500 to finish the day higher, as investors rushed to safe havens, and Lamb Weston Holdings was one of them, gaining 10%.
Analysts like Citi&#8217;s Filippo Falorni have long considered staples to be recession-proof and resilient in the face of uncertainty, telling the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/consumer-staples-gain-on-rush-to-safety-after-tariffs-spark-market-rout-45d2582b">Wall Street Journal</a> that investors can expect &#8216;stable earnings and revenue even in a tough environment.&#8217;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3) First Solar Inc</h3>
First Solar rallied nearly 5% on Thursday, being an American-made solar panel company, which allows it to dodge tariffs that apply to its competitors.
Chinese-made solar panels, which were the company&#8217;s biggest competitors, are now at a considerable disadvantage. <a href="https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/energy-business/why-is-first-solar-stock-soaring-while-much-of-the-market-sags/">Renewable Energy World</a> reports that investors in solar energy will seek to avoid the massive 54% tax on Chinese panels, while also earning the tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act, giving a strong impetus to First Solar.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">4) Dollar General</h3>
Investors likely pursued Dollar General as another recession-proof stock, being a major discount retailer with nearly 20,000 stores, leading to a 4% spike on Thursday, and an 18% rally since the beginning of March. 
However, this theory doesn&#8217;t hold up too well, as Billy Duberstein <a href="https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/04/03/dollar-general-rallied-18-in-march-market-crash/">writes</a> for the Motley Fool, that during the post-pandemic inflationary period, Dollar General was hit with an expensive combination of inflation hitting its low-income customers&#8217; purchasing power, along with a rise in theft. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5) American Water Works </h3>
A public utility that provides water and wastewater solutions, American Water Works is well insulated from global trade, tariffs, and geopolitics, making it the perfect safe haven stock.
People are unlikely to stop using water during a recession, and add to this, the stock offers an annualized yield of 2%, making it a great pick for those looking to overcome the tariff upheaval. 
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Dollar General (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DG, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 15 uncommon options trades for Dollar General.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 60% bullish and 33%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $112,500, and 13 are calls, for a total amount of $2,805,926.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $70.0 and $110.0 for Dollar General, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Dollar General's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Dollar General's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $70.0 to $110.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Dollar General 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743711347_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$625.5K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$528.7K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.3</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$396.7K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$391.5K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$379.7K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>535</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dollar General</h3>
With more than 20,000 locations, Dollar General's banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged food, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or less.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Dollar General, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Dollar General</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 10,462,984, the price of DG is down -1.57% at $88.78. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 56 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Dollar General</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $84.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Dollar General, which currently sits at a price target of $90. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group keeps a Market Perform rating on Dollar General with a target price of $85. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Dollar General, maintaining a target price of $95. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Sell rating on Dollar General, which currently sits at a price target of $69. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Neutral rating for Dollar General, targeting a price of $81. 
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Dollar General's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Dollar General's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.81% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.54 million shares sold short, which is 5.93% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.28 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Dollar General Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743615921_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Dollar General has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Dollar General's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Dollar General's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.15%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Short Ideas

What Does the Market Think About Dollar General?

DLTR

Shares of consumer staples stocks are trading higher as tariffs uncertainty may be driving a shift towards defensive stocks.

BofA Securities analyst Robert F. Ohmes reiterated a Buy rating on the shares of Dollar General Corporation&nbsp;&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) on Thursday with a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLTR/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast of $90.00.</a>
Dollar General is expected to benefit from increasing trade-in activity, which should help drive comparable sales and stabilize demand from its core customers, said the analyst.
The company saw early signs of this trend in the late third quarter, with more significant trade-in levels in the fourth quarter, leading to larger basket sizes in both dollar value and units.
While rising credit card debt may have delayed trade-in from middle-income consumers, reaching debt limits could further support this trend, noted the analyst.
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DG has seen inventory levels improve throughout 2024, following aggressive reductions that are expected to continue into the first quarter of 2025.
Store manager turnover also improved year-over-year and is projected to stabilize by late 2025. With slower store expansion, DG anticipates less cannibalization from new locations.
Additionally, an accelerated store remodeling plan covering 20% of stores annually is expected to reduce shrink, lower maintenance costs, and minimize operational disruptions, the analyst opined.
The company has several drivers for gross margin expansion, including strategic initiatives, shrink reduction, and lower damages.
A key contributor will be the DG Media Network, along with efforts to increase non-consumable sales by 100 basis points by 2027.
Dollar General&#8217;s Back to Basics strategy aims to enhance efficiency and reduce SG&amp;A costs through initiatives like further SKU rationalization (building on ~1,000 net SKU reductions in 2024), inventory reduction, distribution center resets, and case pack optimization.
Price Action: DG shares traded lower by 2.24% at $85.58 at last check Friday.
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Dollar General's Strategy To Tackle Debt And Shrink Could Drive Margin Expansion, Analyst Says

Discount retailer Dollar Tree Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) could highlight increased visitor activity from cost-conscious consumers when the company reports fourth-quarter financial results before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">market opens on Wednesday</a>.
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Dollar Tree to report fourth-quarter revenue of $8.24 billion. According to data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro</a>, that&#8217;s down from $8.64 billion in last year's fourth quarter.
The company beat analyst estimates in the third quarter. It also beat analyst estimates in six of the last 10 quarters overall.
Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter earnings per share of $2.19, down from $2.55 in last year's fourth quarter.
The company&#8217;s earnings per share surpassed analyst estimates in the previously reported quarter and six of the last 10 quarters overall.
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42314941/dollar-tree-boosts-annual-profit-outlook-as-q3-earnings-surpass-expectations-stock-jumps">company&#8217;s guidance</a> calls for fourth-quarter revenue to be between $8.1 billion and $8.3 billion and fourth-quarter earnings per share to be between $2.10 and $2.30.
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Key Items to Watch: Dollar Tree's fourth-quarter financials come two weeks after peer company Dollar General (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) reported fourth-quarter results. Dollar General <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44300130/dollar-general-q4-revenue-crushes-estimate-as-sales-in-new-stores-pick-up">beat revenue and earnings per share estimates</a> from analysts.
Placer.ai data suggests that Dollar Tree may have had better visitor traffic growth in the fourth quarter than Dollar General.
Dollar Tree's fourth quarter includes November, December and January. The chain had 6.3% growth in visitors year-over-year in November, beating a 4.6% gain for Dollar General. It also had higher growth in December at +3.4% to +2.2%; and in January at +10.7% to +6.9%.
The report also found that Dollar Tree and Dollar General saw a higher number of shoppers&#8217; visits during the week. The average number of visits per visitor was also higher in the months that will be included in the fourth-quarter financials.
How those visitor gains and trends translate to sales and earnings per share will be a key trend to watch, with dollar stores and discount retailers potentially taking market share from larger retailers.
Another area to watch will be tariffs. Dollar Tree management <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42402629/trump-to-change-dollar-stores-for-good-dollar-tree-exec-says-prepared-to-act">previously discussed</a> tariffs after third-quarter financial results.
&#8220;While the situation remains fluid and the exact nature, scope, and eventual timing of any new tariffs is not yet clear, we are prepared to act on multiple fronts,&#8221; Dollar Tree Chief Operating Officer and Interim CEO&nbsp;Mike Creedon&nbsp;said on Dollar Tree&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/apis/cloud-product/conference-call-transcripts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">conference call.</a>
Dollar Tree negotiated lower costs with suppliers in 2018 and 2019 when it last dealt with tariffs, Creedon said. The company also changed product specs and pack sizes, and stopped selling several items altogether.
President Donald Trump's plan for reciprocal tariffs on April 2 involves Canda, Mexico and China. Analysts and investors will likely ask Dollar Tree management how it's again preparing for tariffs.
Creedon said the company&#8217;s multi-price strategy — items past the $1 and $1.25 price points — could be a solution.
Dollar Tree could also provide an update on the Family Dollar auction. In February, several private equity companies reportedly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/25/02/43897289/deal-dispatch-hooters-plans-restructuring-prada-in-talks-to-acquire-versace">expressed interest in acquiring</a> the Family Dollar brand.
Price Action: Dollar Tree stock is down 2% to $68.33 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $60.49 to $137.14. Dollar Tree stock is down 10.7% year-to-date in 2025 and down 46% over the last year.
Dollar General stock trades at $83.87 versus a 52-week trading range of $66.43 to $164.12. Dollar General shares are down 44% over the last year. Yet, the company outperformed Dollar Tree in 2025 with a year-to-date gain of 16.9%.
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Dollar Tree Q4 Earnings Preview: Visitor Growth, Tariffs, Family Dollar Sale Among Key Items To Watch

Americans have been dealing with the rising costs of housing, groceries and transportation for years. A slew of new data suggests the formerly resilient U.S. consumer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44420778/us-consumers-face-risks-as-rising-cost-of-living-job-market-cracks-threaten-spending-bank-of-america-warns">may be starting to crack. </a>
What To Know: The latest <a href="https://www.fitchratings.com/structured-finance/abs/auto-indices">report from</a> Fitch Ratings showed a growing number of people are unable to keep up with their car loan payments with 6.6% of subprime auto borrowers more than 60 days behind, marking the highest level since the data began being tracked in 1994. 
Additionally, a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York revealed <a href="https://www.newyorkfed.org/newsevents/news/research/2025/20250213">the number</a> of auto loans moving into serious delinquency — defined as being 90 days or more past due — increased to 3%, marking the highest level since 2010. 
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Another indicator is the Consumer Confidence Board Consumer Confidence Index <a href="https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence">which fell</a> sharply by seven points in February, indicating pessimism about current and future economic conditions. 
"In February, consumer confidence registered the largest monthly decline since August 2021," said Stephanie Guichard, senior economist, Global Indicators at The Conference Board. 
"This is the third consecutive month-on-month decline, bringing the Index to the bottom of the range that has prevailed since 2022, Guichard added. 
American households are running out of emergency funds which could be contributing to the bleaker financial outlooks. Data from the Federal Reserve shows that households' ability to come up with $2,000 for an emergency expense within the next month is at the lowest level since the survey started in 2015.
"Taking into account that the CPI level today is 35% higher than in 2015, the situation is even worse," said Dr. Torsten Slok, chief economist for Apollo Global Management.&nbsp;
What Else: Retailers are reporting demand is slowing, with Kohl's Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) CEO Ashley Buchanan saying <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44262764/kohls-ceo-warns-of-pretty-challenging-environment-for-consumers-expects-value-seeking-to-grow-over-next-3-months">last week</a> that customers making less than $100,000 are now feeling squeezed. 
Many Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) customers "only have enough money for the basic essentials," said CEO Todd Vasos. Meanwhile, sales among higher-income shoppers have picked up as bargain-hunting intensifies. 
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Five Below (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) could highlight strong 2024 holiday sales and the impact of potential tariffs when the discount retailer reports fourth-quarter financial results after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">market close Wednesday.</a>
Here's a look at the earnings estimates, analyst commentary and key items for investors to watch.
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The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in two straight quarters and six of the last 10 quarters overall.
Analysts expect Nvidia to report fourth-quarter earnings per share of $3.38, down from $3.65 in last year's fourth quarter. The company beat analyst estimates in the third quarter, while beating estimates in five of the last 10 quarters overall.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/12/42327598/five-below-stock-climbs-after-better-than-expected-q3-results-strong-fy24-guidance-new-ceo">Company guidance</a> calls for Q4 revenue in a range of $1.35 billion to $1.38 billion and earnings per share in a range of $3.15 to $3.33.
What Analysts Are Saying: Ahead of the report, Telsey analyst Joseph Feldman cut the price target, citing difficult macro and consumer spending trends, and a shorter holiday season.
The analyst maintained a Market Perform rating and lowered the price target from $115 to $85.
"In 2025, we expect Five Below to focus on back to basics after gravitating away from its core trendy, value-focused assortment in the past few years due to missteps in merchandising and operations," Feldman said.
Five Below is focused on its core teen and pre-teen customers, the analyst says. The company is also &#8220;reducing SKUs to allow newness&#8221; to emphasize value of products and take advantage of emerging trends.
Lastly, the company lowered its new store target for 2025.
"We believe these are steps in the right direction and should help to revive the business,&#8221; Feldman said.
Feldman said some of the company's changes could take time. The addition of a new CEO in December also remains a wildcard for the company's forward strategic plan, the analyst added.
"Taking it all together, we are encouraged by the progress on the turnaround but wait to see improvement in sales and profits."
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Key Items to Watch: One of the largest items to watch when Five Below reports will be any commentary about tariffs.
Five Below gets a large amount of goods imported from China, which could make tariffs a contributing factor to lower profits or the need to pass on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42402629/trump-to-change-dollar-stores-for-good-dollar-tree-exec-says-prepared-to-act">higher costs to consumers.</a>
The discount retailer already shared that net sales during the 2024 holiday period were $1.19 billion from Nov. 3 through Jan. 4, up 8.7% year-over-year.
Data <a href="https://www.placer.ai/blog/discount-and-dollar-stores-in-a-strong-position-to-start-2025">from </a>Placer.ai showed visits to Five Below stores up 13.8% year-over-year in November. That&#8217;s up 3.3% year-over-year in December and up 14.5% year-over-year in January.
With most of November and December reported, January could be a key catalyst for the fourth-quarter results.
Five Below's fourth quarter began on Nov. 3 and will include November, December and January.
The retailer's financial results come shortly after results from discount retailers Dollar General (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>). Both of those retailers have stock that is down over 40% in the last year. Dollar General stock is positive by 7.6% year-to-date in 2025 with Dollar Tree stock down 14.8% year-to-date in 2025.
Price Action: Five stock is down 0.7% to $73.84 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $64.87 to $209.77. Five Below shares are down 25.5% year-to-date in 2025 and down 64.1% over the last year.
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Five Below Q4 Earnings Preview: Analyst Less Optimistic Due To Macro, Tariffs And Short Holiday Season

DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>) shares saw a dip on Tuesday following the announcement of a new collaboration with Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>).
This new partnership will bring SNAP/EBT payment capabilities to more than 16,000 Dollar General stores on the DoorDash Marketplace, nearly doubling the number of stores that accept SNAP/EBT<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44375878/doordash-and-dollar-general-partner-to-unlock-unprecedented-food-access-for-snap-customers" rel="noreferrer noopener"> payments to over 35,000 across the U.S.</a>
Tony Rogers, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Dollar General, highlighted that the partnership serves to further Dollar General&#8217;s mission of serving communities and providing more affordable, accessible grocery options.
Fuad Hannon, VP of New Verticals at DoorDash, emphasized that the company&#8217;s commitment to combating food insecurity is at the core of its mission.
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The partnership will help bridge gaps for those with health or mobility challenges, ensuring access to fresh, affordable groceries.
Additionally, DoorDash is offering a discounted DashPass plan for SNAP/EBT recipients, providing benefits like $0 delivery fees and exclusive offers for just $4.99/month.
This collaboration helps strengthen DoorDash&#8217;s position as one of the largest online marketplaces offering SNAP/EBT payment options for grocery delivery across the country.
Earlier this month, DoorDash <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/03/44218794/doordash-stock-is-rising-monday-whats-driving-the-action" rel="noreferrer noopener">joined the&nbsp;S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices.</a>
Last month, the company reported fourth-quarter results, where total orders increased 19% year-over-year to 685 million, and Marketplace GOV increased <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/25/02/43641832/doordash-shares-climb-after-solid-q4-results-total-orders-grew-19-gov-increased-21" rel="noreferrer noopener">21% year-over-year to $21.3 billion.</a>
DoorDash said it expects adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of Marketplace GOV to increase from Q1 to Q2 and again from Q2 to Q3.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, DASH stock has gained over 43% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Franklin Disruptive Commerce ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUYZ#BATS">BUYZ</a>).
Price Action: DASH shares are trading lower by 2.22% to $185.64 at last check Tuesday, while DG shares are trading higher by 1.11% to $80.74.
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DoorDash Partners With Dollar General To Bring Food Access To SNAP Customers

Dollar General Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) reported<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44300130/dollar-general-q4-revenue-crushes-estimate-as-sales-in-new-stores-pick-up" rel="noreferrer noopener"> better-than expected fourth-quarter</a> earnings. The following are the comments from analysts for the same.
Piper Sandler analyst Peter Keith reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/dg/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">raised the price target from $79 to $81.</a>
DG reported fourth-quarter earnings per share of $0.87, which included a charge of $0.81 related to its store portfolio review and closures. Excluding these charges, the company would have exceeded consensus expectations of $1.51, said the analyst.
The company posted a 1.2% comp growth, above the 0.9% consensus, driving revenues up 4.5% year-over-year to $10.30 billion, surpassing the expected $10.26 billion.
Gross margin of 29.4% was slightly above expectations, though SG&amp;A expenses rose due to the portfolio review. Inventories were down 4% overall, and 6.5% on a per-store basis.
For 2025, DG guided an EPS range of $5.10 to $5.80, slightly below consensus of $5.83. The company expects flat EPS growth in 2025 due to increased real estate projects, store closures, and sales challenges in the first quarter.
Positive factors include increased sales from upper-income consumers and plan to expand the same-day delivery partnership with DoorDash to 10,000 stores.
Meanwhile, sluggish comp growth, unclear EPS growth trajectory, and potential tariff impacts on lower-income customers are concerns, concluded the analyst.
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Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman reiterated a Market Perform rating on the shares with a price target of $85.00.
According to the analyst, Dollar General is transitioning from a growth retailer to a more mature one, focusing on slower unit growth and enhancing in-store operations.
This shift, led by CEO Todd Vasos, aims to boost operating profit and EPS growth (10%+ by 2026) while generating healthy cash flow for dividends and share buybacks.
The company is progressing with key initiatives like remodels, merchandising, and its Back to Basics strategy. While, challenges such as macro trends, higher labor costs, and operational inconsistencies persist.
Dollar General sees 2025 EPS of $5.10 &#8211; $5.80, below the FactSet consensus of $5.83.
Profitability will face challenges from promotions, a shift towards consumables, and higher costs, including wages, incentive compensation, and utility expenses, opined the analyst.
Price Action: DG shares traded lower by 0.86% at $79.26 at last check Friday.
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Dollar General Shifts Focus To Stability, But Analysts Flag Profitability Pressures

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results on Thursday.
The company reported fourth-quarter sales growth of 4.5% year-on-year to $10.304 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $10.264 billion. EPS of $0.87 missed the consensus estimate of $1.51.
"We were pleased with the underlying performance of the business in the fourth quarter, including improved execution and solid top-line results," said CEO Todd Vasos.
As a result of store portfolio optimization review during the quarter, the company plans to close 96 Dollar General stores and 45 pOpshelf stores, and convert an additional six pOpshelf stores to Dollar General stores in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.
Dollar General expects FY25 sales growth of 3.4% – 4.4% and same-store sales growth of 1.2% – 2.2%. The company anticipates FY25 EPS of $5.10 – $5.80 versus an estimate of $5.85. Capital expenditure of $1.3 billion – $1.4 billion.
Dollar General shares gained 6.8% to close at $79.95 on Thursday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Dollar General following earnings announcement.
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<li>Piper Sandler analyst Peter Keith maintained Dollar General with a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $79 to $81.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Robert Ohmes maintained the stock with a Buy rating and lowered the price target from $95 to $90.</li>
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Considering buying DG stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Dollar General After Q4 Results

B of A Securities analyst Robert Ohmes maintains Dollar Gen (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $95 to $90.

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