Dollar General Corporation (DG) Stock Forecasts

Summary

Dollar General, based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, operates 20,594 discount stores across the United States and in Mexico. It generated $40.6 billion in sales in the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. More than 80% of DG stores are in communities with populations of less than 20,000. Three quarters of the U.S. population lives within three miles of a Dollar General store. Total selling space is approximately 157 million square feet. DG is expanding its traditional store from 7,400 square feet to 8,500 or 9,500 to accommodate more refrigerators and a wider assortment. Sales were $264 per square foot in FY25.

Stores sell everyday necessities that drive frequent visits. DG generates about 82% of sales from consumables such as cleaning supplies and over-the-counter medicines, and 10% of sales from seasonal products including toys. About 5% of sales come from home products such