Dollar General Reports Strong Q2 Earnings and Raises Full-Year Outlook
Shares of Dollar General (DG) rose by approximately 5% in early trading after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings. The discount retailer posted $2.48 per share, surpassing analyst estimates of $2.00, with net sales reaching $11.29 billion—up 5% year-over-year. Same-store sales growth came in at 3.5%, exceeding expectations of around 2.6%. Dollar General also raised its full-year guidance for net sales, same-store sales, and earnings per share, which outpaced Wall Street forecasts. The company cited continued momentum with a fifth consecutive quarter of customer traffic growth and sixth straight period of comparable sales gains across all merchandising categories. CEO Todd Vasos highlighted the retailer’s strong performance in capturing local shoppers amid rising fuel costs. Dollar General also announced plans to repurchase shares during the second half of its fiscal year, which ends January 29, 2027.
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