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Dollar General

95.43 USD
-1.36
1.41%
At close Apr 23, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
95.40
-0.03
0.03%
1 day
-1.41%
5 days
7.10%
1 month
14.75%
3 months
33.79%
6 months
17.76%
Year to date
26.18%
1 year
-33.14%
5 years
-45.93%
10 years
25.15%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

9% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 11 [Q3] → 12 (+1) [Q4]

2.23% more ownership

Funds ownership: 91.21% [Q3] → 93.44% (+2.23%) [Q4]

4% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 328 | Existing positions reduced: 316

1% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 149 | Existing positions closed: 147

2% less funds holding

Funds holding: 899 [Q3] → 884 (-15) [Q4]

8% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $17B [Q3] → $15.6B (-$1.37B) [Q4]

29% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $744M | Put options by funds: $1.05B

Research analyst outlook

7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$80
16%
downside
Avg. target
$89
6%
downside
High target
$101
6%
upside

7 analyst ratings

positive
29%
neutral
71%
negative
0%
Truist Securities
Scot Ciccarelli
41% 1-year accuracy
24 / 59 met price target
3%downside
$93
Hold
Maintained
8 Apr 2025
Citigroup
Paul Lejuez
39% 1-year accuracy
18 / 46 met price target
6%upside
$101
Neutral
Upgraded
7 Apr 2025
B of A Securities
Robert Ohmes
57% 1-year accuracy
12 / 21 met price target
6%downside
$90
Buy
Maintained
14 Mar 2025
Piper Sandler
Peter Keith
33% 1-year accuracy
16 / 48 met price target
15%downside
$81
Neutral
Maintained
14 Mar 2025
Telsey Advisory Group
Joseph Feldman
29% 1-year accuracy
42 / 147 met price target
11%downside
$85
Market Perform
Maintained
13 Mar 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 27 articles about DG published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
18 hours ago
TGT vs. DG: Which Discount Retailer Stock Has Greater Upside?
Both Target and Dollar General are betting on value, but with very different playbooks. Find out which stock could deliver stronger returns ahead.
TGT vs. DG: Which Discount Retailer Stock Has Greater Upside?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Here's Why Dollar General (DG) Gained But Lagged the Market Today
Dollar General (DG) closed the most recent trading day at $96.79, moving +1.23% from the previous trading session.
Here's Why Dollar General (DG) Gained But Lagged the Market Today
Positive
Benzinga
1 day ago
Stocks Of The Day: Will Dollar Tree, Dollar General Breakout?
Dollar Tree, Inc.  DLTR and Dollar General Corp. DG shares may be breaking out. This action suggests a continued move higher.
Stocks Of The Day: Will Dollar Tree, Dollar General Breakout?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Should You Buy Dollar General Stock at Its Current Valuation?
Dollar General is trading well below its industry peers, but is this a golden buying opportunity? Here's what investors need to know before jumping in.
Should You Buy Dollar General Stock at Its Current Valuation?
Neutral
Schwab Network
6 days ago
The Big 3: CASY, DG, PM
Today's Big 3 focuses on defensive names Dan Deming expects to hold during tariff volatility. He talks about what makes Caseys (CASY), Dollar General (DG) and Phillip Morris (PM) key companies to watch.
The Big 3: CASY, DG, PM
Positive
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Dollar General has the same 'sole survivor' status as CVS Health, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks the comeback of Dollar General and CVS shares in recent months.
Dollar General has the same 'sole survivor' status as CVS Health, says Jim Cramer
Positive
CNBC
1 week ago
Shares of CVS and Dollar General made a turnaround due to their 'newfound sole survivor status,' Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday suggested why CVS and Dollar General have seen gains recently after lagging last year. He attributed the turnaround in part to the idea that these two have become the most competitive in their respective sectors.
Shares of CVS and Dollar General made a turnaround due to their 'newfound sole survivor status,' Jim Cramer says
Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Stock Market Sell-Off: 2 Dirt Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.79%) is down 10% so far this year. And that has a lot to do with the Trump administration's trade policy, which has proven unpredictable and extreme.
Stock Market Sell-Off: 2 Dirt Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Dollar General: The Mother Of All Catalysts
Dollar General's stock is down 62% from its peak due to poor execution, but I forecast a 32% return and 15% IRR by 2027 catalyzed by tariffs. Dollar General's model, focused on non-discretionary essentials and local sourcing, provides a strategic edge amid tariff impacts and industry margin compression. Operational improvements under new management, including inventory stabilization and store upgrades, are beginning to show positive results, enhancing Dollar General's resilience.
Dollar General: The Mother Of All Catalysts
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Is Dollar General a Safe Stock to Buy Amid the Stock Market Chaos?
Dollar General (DG 2.28%) is a defensive investment because it caters to consumers who buy essential items.
Is Dollar General a Safe Stock to Buy Amid the Stock Market Chaos?
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