Business Description

Dollar General Corporation is an American chain of discount variety stores headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. The company operates over 20,000 stores across the contiguous United States and Mexico, primarily serving rural and suburban communities. It distinguishes itself by offering a focused assortment of everyday necessities, including food, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, and basic apparel, at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Total Revenues42,724,40040,612,30038,691,60037,844,900
Cost of Sales29,624,70028,594,80026,972,60026,024,800
Gross Profit13,099,70012,017,50011,719,00011,820,100
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses10,896,00010,303,4009,272,7208,491,800
Operating Profit2,203,6701,714,0702,446,3003,328,300
Interest Expense(230,567)(274,320)(326,781)(211,273)
Non-Operating Income(8,509)(415)
Total Non-Operating Income(239,076)(274,320)(326,781)(211,688)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes1,964,5901,439,7502,119,5203,116,610
Provision for Income Taxes452,281314,501458,245700,625
Consolidated Net Income1,512,3101,125,2501,661,2702,415,990
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders1,512,3101,125,2501,661,2702,415,990
Basic EPS6.875.127.5710.73
Diluted EPS6.855.117.5510.68
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding220,090219,877219,415225,148
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding220,814220,027219,938226,297
Shares Outstanding220,222219,939219,663219,105
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents1,138,500932,576537,283381,576
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents1,138,500932,576537,283381,576
Other Receivables17,158127,132112,262135,775
Total Trade Receivables17,158127,132112,262135,775
Inventories6,331,8606,711,2406,994,2706,760,730
Other Current Assets410,283392,975366,913302,925
Total Current Assets7,897,8008,163,9308,010,7207,581,010
Net Property, Plant & Equipment17,471,10017,373,20017,186,00015,906,300
Net Intangible Assets1,200,0501,199,7001,199,7001,199,700
Goodwill4,338,5904,338,5904,338,5904,338,590
Other Long-Term Assets56,19957,27560,62857,746
Total Assets30,963,70031,132,70030,795,60029,083,400
Accounts Payable4,051,5903,833,1303,587,3703,552,990
Accrued Expenses1,263,3001,045,860971,8901,036,920
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt14,401519,463768,645
Current Portion of Leases1,532,4901,460,1101,387,0801,288,940
Other Current Liabilities99,35710,13610,7098,919
Total Current Liabilities6,961,1406,868,7006,725,7005,887,770
Long-Term Debt4,565,8805,719,0306,231,5407,009,400
Leases9,605,8909,764,7809,703,5009,362,760
Other Long-Term Liabilities1,318,8701,366,5201,385,7301,281,670
Total Long-Term Liabilities15,490,60016,850,30017,320,80017,653,800
Total Liabilities22,451,80023,719,00024,046,50023,541,600
Common Stock192,694192,447192,206191,718
Additional Paid-in Capital3,909,5903,812,5903,757,0103,693,870
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income11,2092,98749343
Retained Earnings4,398,4703,405,6802,799,4201,656,140
Total Common Shareholders' Equity8,511,9607,413,7106,749,1205,541,770
Total Shareholders' Equity8,511,9607,413,7106,749,1205,541,770
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity30,963,70031,132,70030,795,60029,083,400
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income1,512,3101,125,2501,661,2702,415,990
Depreciation & Amortization1,046,320971,703848,793724,877
Share-Based Compensation Expense91,45358,73851,89172,712
Other Adjustments200,056265,839161,829765,829
Changes in Inventories178,481230,208(299,066)(1,665,350)
Changes in Accounts Payable185,343302,91536,940(194,722)
Changes in Accrued Expenses249,97191,813(39,189)(25,409)
Changes in Income Taxes Payable199,195(15,443)25,303(37,517)
Changes in Other Operating Activities(28,628)(34,962)(55,977)(71,852)
Cash from Operating Activities3,634,5002,996,0602,391,8001,984,560
Capital Expenditure(1,241,160)(1,309,890)(1,700,220)(1,560,580)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant & Equipment3,9663,5616,1995,236
Cash from Investing Activities(1,237,200)(1,306,330)(1,694,020)(1,555,350)
Issuance of Short-Term Debt500,000
Repayments of Short-Term Debt(500,000)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Short-Term Debt0
Issuance of Long-Term Debt1,498,2602,296,050
Repayments of Long-Term Debt(1,677,160)(770,230)(19,723)(911,330)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt(1,677,160)(770,230)1,478,5401,384,720
Repurchases of Common Shares(2,748,010)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares(2,748,010)
Common Share Dividends Paid(519,510)(518,983)(517,979)(493,726)
Other Financing Activities5,292(5,231)(1,502,630)1,464,560
Cash from Financing Activities(2,191,380)(1,294,440)(542,068)(392,462)
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash205,925395,293155,70736,747

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$31.59B
P/E20.94x
P/S0.74x
EV/EBITDA14.21x
Return on Equity19.0%
Return on Invested Capital6.8%
Current Ratio1.13x
Dividend Yield1.6%
Free Cash Flow Margin5.6%

Margins

Gross margin
30.7%
Operating margin
5.2%
Net margin
3.5%

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q1 2026 $10.79B +3.4% 5.9% $639M
Q4 2025 $10.91B +5.9% 5.6% $606M
Q3 2025 $10.65B +4.6% 4.0% $426M
Q2 2025 $10.73B +5.1% 5.6% $595M
Q1 2025 $10.44B 5.5% $576M
Q4 2024 $10.30B 2.9% $294M
Q3 2024 $10.18B 3.2% $324M
Q2 2024 $10.21B 5.4% $550M

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Financial data last updated 2026-07-09. Figures compiled from public company filings.

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