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Dollar General (DG)
NYSE:DG
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 29, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.45Last Year’s EPS
1.65Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 20 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 13, 2025
|% Change Since: 15.03%
|Next Earnings Date:May 29, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call indicates a mixed sentiment. While Dollar General achieved record-breaking sales and managed market share growth, it also faced significant challenges such as store closures, impairment charges, and a decline in operating profit and EPS. The economic pressure on core customers adds to the uncertainty. The company is optimistic about its future plans, but current conditions present notable hurdles.Company Guidance
In the Dollar General Corporation's earnings call for the fourth quarter of 2024, the company provided financial guidance for 2025, projecting net sales growth between 3.4% to 4.4% and same-store sales growth ranging from 1.2% to 2.2%. The expected earnings per share (EPS) for the year are between $5.10 and $5.80, with an anticipated effective tax rate of approximately 23.5%. The company plans capital expenditures between $1.3 billion and $1.4 billion to support growth initiatives, including 575 new store openings in the U.S. and up to 15 in Mexico. Additionally, Dollar General intends to execute approximately 4,885 real estate projects, including 2,000 full remodels and 2,250 Project Elevate remodels. The call also highlighted a focus on improving gross margins through shrink mitigation, targeting a 68 basis point improvement, and managing SG&A expenses, despite anticipated wage inflation of 3.5% to 4%. The company is not planning share repurchases in 2025 but remains committed to maintaining investment-grade credit ratings. Over the long term, Dollar General aims for annual EPS growth of at least 10% starting in 2026 and operating margin expansion towards 6% to 7% by 2028.Record-Breaking Sales
For the first time in the company's history, Dollar General delivered fiscal year sales of more than $40 billion, indicating the essential role it serves in over 20,000 communities across the U.S.
Net Sales Increase
Net sales increased by 4.5% in Q4 to $10.3 billion, compared to $9.9 billion in the previous year's fourth quarter.
Market Share Growth
Dollar General continued to grow market share in both dollars and units in highly consumable product sales and also grew market share in non-consumable product sales during Q4.
Successful Shrink Mitigation
The shrink mitigation efforts resulted in a year-over-year improvement of 68 basis points in Q4, with expectations for continued benefits throughout 2025.
Cash Flow and Inventory Management
Cash flows from operations increased by 25% to $3 billion in 2024, driven by improved working capital management. Additionally, merchandise inventories decreased by 4% compared to the prior year.
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DG Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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DG Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Mar 13, 2025 | $74.85 | $79.95 | +6.81% |
| Dec 05, 2024 | $78.88 | $78.98 | +0.13% |
| Aug 29, 2024 | $122.02 | $82.79 | -32.15% |
| May 30, 2024 | $136.61 | $125.48 | -8.15% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Dollar General (DG) report earnings?
Dollar General (DG) is schdueled to report earning on May 29, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Dollar General (DG) earnings time?
Dollar General (DG) earnings time is at May 29, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is DG EPS forecast?
DG EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 1.45.
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