Dollar General Corporation (DG) is currently trading at $114.9, marking a price increase of 56.09 cents (0.491%) compared to the previous close at $114.34. The trading volume is at $1.19 million, representing a 29.32% increase relative to the average.
DG has been on a positive streak for five consecutive days, with a price increase of $11.38 (11%) since starting at $103.52.
In the latest earnings report on Monday, June 1st, DG reported earnings per share of $2, exceeding the consensus estimate of 1.89. The company generated total revenue of $10.79 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate of $10.81 billion.
DG offers a forward dividend yield of 2.05% with a dividend per share of 59 cents. The trailing twelve months dividend per share stands at $2.36.
The company's free cash flow is $364.58 million, with a net change in cash of $214.61 million. Operating cash flow is at $716.19 million.
DG achieved a gross profit of $3.41 billion, leading to a net income of $444.13 million. Earnings per share (EPS) is reported at $2.02.
Key ratios include a net profit margin of 4.12%, return on equity of 5.02%, and a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.19.
DG shows strength in its balance sheet with total assets of $31.70 billion and total liabilities of $22.86 billion.
This comprehensive financial report showcases Dollar General Corporation's robust performance metrics and financial health in the current market environment.
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.