Dollar General Corp (DG)
NYSE:DG
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 27, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.99Last Year’s EPS
1.86Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 19 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:Jun 02, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a largely positive picture: solid top-line growth (3.4% sales lift), strong margin expansion (65 bps gross margin improvement), an EPS beat (+12.4% to $2.00) and an upward revision to full-year EPS guidance. Execution highlights include meaningful shrink and damage improvements, strong Value Valley ($1) performance (+18.4% comp), delivery scaling (~70 bps comp contribution) and progress on remodels and new-store expansion. Headwinds include elevated fuel and transportation costs, modest SG&A deleverage, SNAP reductions pressuring low-income customers, uncertainty around tariff refunds, and the need to carefully manage increased promotional activity. Overall, the positive financial results, margin momentum, guidance raise and strategic progress outweigh the operational and macro risks discussed.Company Guidance
Top-Line Growth
Net sales increased 3.4% to $10.8 billion (from $10.4 billion) and same-store sales rose 2.0%, driven by customer traffic growth of 1.4% and average basket growth of 0.5 points.
Strong EPS and Operating Performance
EPS increased 12.4% to $2.00 for the quarter (exceeding high-end internal expectations). Operating profit rose 10.8% to $638.5 million and operating margin expanded 40 basis points to 5.9%.
Gross Margin Expansion
Gross profit margin improved to 31.6%, up 65 basis points year-over-year, driven by higher inventory markups, lower shrink (28 bps improvement vs prior year) and reduced inventory damages.
Shrink and Damage Improvements
Shrink mitigation delivered a 28 basis point reduction versus prior year (lapping a 61 bps improvement from Q1 2025); damages also improved materially, contributing to gross margin expansion.
Value Valley and $1 Strategy Momentum
Value Valley (500 rotating $1 items) comp sales increased 18.4% and the company highlighted more than 2,000 items at or below $1 across the store; new $1 frozen door and additional private-label $1 items introduced.
Nonconsumables Outperformance
Combined nonconsumable comp sales grew 4.6% in Q1 (fifth consecutive quarter of positive comps across all four merchandising categories), with toys and new brand partnerships contributing to strength.
Digital & Delivery Traction
Deliveries from ~18,000 stores (myDG + DoorDash + Uber Eats) contributed ~70 basis points to comp sales in Q1; >80% of orders delivered within 1 hour and ~50% under 30 minutes, with larger baskets and high repeat rates.
Cash Flow, Inventory and Balance Sheet
Operating cash flow of $716.2 million in Q1; merchandise inventories $6.6 billion essentially flat YoY (down ~1.6% on an average per-store basis). Net interest expense decreased to $47.2 million (from $64.6 million).
Raised Full-Year EPS Guidance and Capital Actions
FY26 guidance raised: net sales growth 3.7%–4.2%, same-store sales 2.2%–2.7%, EPS to $7.20–$7.45 (previously $7.10–$7.35). Board approved Q2 dividend of $0.59 per share.
Remodel and New Store Progress
Significant progress on remodels: completed 659 Project Renovate and 711 Project Elevate in Q1 (targets: 2,000 Renovate and 2,250 Elevate for 2026). Opened 190 new U.S. stores in Q1 toward a 2026 target of 450; 5 Mi Super stores opened in Mexico (21 total).
DG Earnings History
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DG Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Jun 02, 2026 | $109.93 | $106.27 | -3.33% |
Mar 12, 2026 | $144.16 | $135.31 | -6.14% |
Dec 04, 2025 | $108.91 | $124.17 | +14.01% |
Aug 28, 2025 | $109.54 | $110.04 | +0.46% |
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FAQ
When does Dollar General Corp (DG) report earnings?
Dollar General Corp (DG) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 27, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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DG EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.99.
