Dollar General Corporation (DG) is currently priced at $116.63, showing a decrease of 72 cents (-0.614%) from the previous close of $117.35. Trading volume is at $870,795, 28.06% higher than the average.
DG has experienced a six-day streak with a price decline of $10.05 (-7.93%), starting from $126.68.
In the latest quarterly earnings report released on Wednesday, March 11th, DG reported earnings per share of $1.93, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.66.
DG offers a forward dividend yield of 2.02%. The company distributed 59 cents per share in the most recent quarter and $2.36 per share over the trailing twelve months.
DG generated a free cash flow of $1.27 billion, with a net decrease in cash of $146 million. Operating cash flow stood at $1.82 billion, while capital expenditure was -$547.24 million.
With revenues of $10.91 billion, DG reported a net income of $426.3 million, translating to an EPS of $1.94. The company saw a gross profit of $3.32 billion and an operating income of $606.28 million.
Key ratios for DG include a net profit margin of 3.91%, return on equity of 5.01%, and a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.52.
DG's total assets amount to $30.96 billion, with total liabilities at $22.45 billion. Cash and cash equivalents stand at $1.14 billion.
This comprehensive analysis provides insights into DG's performance and financial standing, aiding investors in making informed decisions.
Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, Midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper and cleaning products, such as paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food comprising cereals, pasta, canned soups, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables that include milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, and wine. The company's consumable products also comprise snacks, such as candies, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; health and beauty products, including over-the-counter medicines and personal care products, such as soaps, body washes, shampoos, cosmetics, and dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. In addition, it offers seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, and automotive and home office supplies; and home products that include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods. Further, the company provides apparel, which comprise casual everyday apparel for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women, and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes, and accessories. As of February 25, 2022, it operated 18,190 stores in 47 states in the United States. The company was formerly known as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc. and changed its name to Dollar General Corporation in 1968. Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.