Dollar General CORP

Market Movers (8-K)

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Dollar General announced robust first-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results, exceeding EPS expectations and updating full-year guidance.
Better than expected
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Dollar General Corporation announces Jerry W. JJ Fleeman Jr. will succeed Todd J. Vasos as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2027, ensuring an orderly leadership transition.
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Dollar General Corporation announced robust financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025, exceeding expectations with significant sales and EPS growth, and declared a quarterly cash dividend.
Better than expected
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Dollar General Corporation announced leadership changes to its Board of Directors, including a new Chairman and a retirement.
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Dollar General reported strong third-quarter 2025 financial results, with diluted EPS increasing 43.8% and net sales up 4.6%, leading to an upward revision of its full-year 2025 financial guidance.
Better than expected
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Dollar General Corporation amended former EVP Steven R. Deckard's employment agreement, providing a $2 million payment in exchange for extending his restricted period to 30 months.

Quarterly Earnings (10-Q)

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Dollar General reported a 3.4% increase in net sales for Q1 2026, driven by new store openings and a 2.0% same-store sales growth, with net income rising 13.3%.
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Dollar General delivered Q3 sales and EPS growth with margin expansion on lower shrink, repaid $1.1B of notes year-to-date, and maintained dividends while pausing buybacks under covenant relief.
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Dollar General reported a 5.1% increase in net sales and a 10.0% rise in net income for the second quarter, driven by higher customer traffic and strategic initiatives.
Better than expected
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Dollar General Corporation announced a 5.3% increase in net sales and an 8.0% rise in net income for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, driven by new store growth and a stable 2.4% same-store sales increase, while actively managing inventory and debt.
Better than expected
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Dollar General's third-quarter earnings declined due to increased markdowns, damages, and a shift in sales mix towards lower-margin consumables, despite a 5% increase in net sales.
Worse than expected
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Dollar General's second-quarter results show a sales increase driven by new stores, but profitability was impacted by increased markdowns, shrink, and a shift towards lower-margin consumables.
Worse than expected

Annual Reports (10-K)

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Dollar General reported a significant rebound in fiscal year 2025 with a 5.2% increase in net sales and a 34.4% rise in net income, driven by higher same-store sales and strategic initiatives.
Capital raise
Better than expected
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Dollar General's 10-K filing outlines the features of its common stock, including dividend and voting rights, liquidation preferences, and various Tennessee anti-takeover statutes.
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Dollar General Corporation's 10-K filing reveals a mixed 2023 with sales growth offset by increased costs and strategic investments, while outlining plans for future expansion and operational improvements.
Worse than expected

Insider Trading (Form 4)

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Gregory H. Hicks, a Director at Dollar General Corp., reported the acquisition of 1,647 shares of common stock on May 28, 2026.
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Dollar General Director Kathleen Scarlett acquired 1,647 restricted stock units as part of an equity compensation grant.
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Dollar General Director Ralph Santana acquired 1,647 restricted stock units as part of an annual equity grant.
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Dollar General Director Debra A. Sandler acquired 1,647 restricted stock units as part of a routine equity compensation grant.
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Dollar General Corporation Director David P. Rowland acquired 1,647 restricted stock units as part of an equity grant.
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Dollar General Director Timothy I. McGuire acquired 1,647 restricted stock units as part of an equity compensation grant.

Proxy Statements (Def-14A)

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Dollar General Corporation has announced its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held virtually on May 28, 2026, and has proposed a slate of directors, including a new nominee, Gregory H. Hicks.
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Dollar General Corporation will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting on May 29, 2024, and shareholders are encouraged to vote on key proposals, including the election of directors and executive compensation.
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Dollar General's upcoming annual meeting will address key shareholder proposals concerning executive compensation, human rights, and food waste transparency, signaling increased investor focus on ESG factors.
Worse than expected
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Dollar General Corporation will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting on May 29, 2024, and shareholders are encouraged to vote on key proposals, including the election of directors and executive compensation.
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Dollar General's 2024 proxy statement details the agenda for the annual shareholder meeting, including director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification, and a shareholder proposal on clawback policy improvements.
Worse than expected

Schedule 13G - Passive Investments

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Vanguard Portfolio Management has reported a beneficial ownership of over 5.24% in Dollar General Corp., holding 11,569,896 shares as of June 30, 2026.
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Vanguard Capital Management has filed a Schedule 13G reporting a 7.51% beneficial ownership stake in Dollar General Corp.
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The Vanguard Group has filed an amendment to its Schedule 13G, reporting 0% beneficial ownership in Dollar General Corp following an internal realignment.
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State Street Corporation has reported a 5% beneficial ownership stake in Dollar General Corp, holding over 11 million shares as of December 31, 2025.
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Pzena Investment Management LLC has filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a 4.9% beneficial ownership stake in Dollar General Corp. as of December 31, 2025.
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BlackRock, Inc. has filed an Amendment No. 10 to its Schedule 13G, reporting a 6.9% beneficial ownership stake in Dollar General Corporation as of March 31, 2025.