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Dollar General

Dollar General Corp. engages in the operation of merchandise stores. Its offerings include food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal items. It sells brands including Clorox, Energizer, Procter & Gamble, Hanes, Coca-Cola, Mars, Unilever, Nestle, Kimberly-Clark, Kellogg's, General Mills, and PepsiCo. The company was founded by J. L. Turner and Hurley Calister Turner Sr. in 1939 and is headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN.

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Dollar General reports resilient Q1 performance amidst macro challenges

Dollar General's Q1 performance reflected resilience amidst macroeconomic challenges, with net sales and same-store sales showing growth. However, the revised 2023 outlook anticipates lower sales and an approximate 8% decline to flat EPS. The company faced challenges from customer behavior changes and macroeconomic pressures but demonstrated strengths in gaining share and adaptability. Opportunities lie in supply chain improvements, pricing position, and long-term EPS growth.

Dollar General reports Q2 sales growth but faces inflation challenges

Dollar General's Q2 performance saw net sales growth but a decrease in same-store sales. The company is focused on its DG Forward strategy and ongoing initiatives to drive efficiencies and lower costs. Despite challenges from inflation and reduced savings, Dollar General is making investments to accelerate progress and remains confident in its ability to deliver within the wide annual guidance range.

Dollar General reports Q3 sales growth but faces same-store challenges

Dollar General is focused on improving customer service, inventory management, and in-stock rates while navigating challenges such as declining same-store sales and deflationary pressures. The company's real estate growth plans for 2024 are ambitious, and it aims to deliver consistent, strong financial performance while strategically investing for the long term.

Dollar General reports robust Q4 performance amidst challenges and opportunities

Dollar General's Q4 performance reflects resilience amidst challenges, with strong sales growth and EPS improvement. Strategic initiatives and market share gains demonstrate the company's competitive positioning. While facing near-term hurdles, Dollar General is focused on enhancing customer experience, driving profitability, and navigating changing consumer behaviors.

Dollar General reports solid Q1 growth amid customer reliance

Dollar General's Q1 performance showed resilience amidst challenges, with net sales growth and strategic initiatives supporting customer needs.
The company faces margin pressures in Q2 but is focused on operational improvements and customer value to drive growth.
Customer reliance on Dollar General is increasing, presenting opportunities for market share gains through pricing strategies and customer support.
Efforts to optimize inventory management and enhance supply chain operations are key strengths driving operational efficiency.

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Dollar General is a discount retailer that operates over 19,000 stores in the United States. The company has seen significant growth in recent years, with sales reaching $27.8 billion in 2020. Dollar General may be set to surprise with margins due to its accounting practices for inventory as inflation moderates.

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Dollar General and Dollar Tree are facing challenges due to inflation related reduced spending by their core customer base. Dollar General is more profitable and more efficiently run. They also have a higher quality of earnings than Dollar Tree. Only 10.29% of the current share price of Dollar General is attributed to growth while 51.22% of the current share price of Dollar Tree is attributed to growth.

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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that it plans to release its financial results for the fiscal 2023 second quarter ended August 4, 2023, on August 31, 2023. In connection with the release, Jeff Owen, chief executive officer, and Kelly Dilts, chief financial officer, will host a conference call on August 31, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. CT/10:00 a.m. ET. During the call, the company will discuss the earnings results and may discuss material busi.

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Dollar General stock has consistently beaten the markets. It has normally generated positive year-over-year growth.

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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General Helps Build Success in the Classroom with Back-to-School Savings.

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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General today announced a call for diverse suppliers, reflecting its goal to remove or mitigate unintended barriers for diverse suppliers and help increase the representation of these groups in the communities it serves. Applications to apply are currently open online at http://www.rangeme.com/dgdiversity23 through end of day on August 7, 2023, and virtual meetings with Dollar General's supplier diversity team will be held from September 25-29, 202.

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Dollar General has paid less than one-fifth of the $21 million in fines it owes OSHA. The retailer has accumulated the fines over several years due to messy and chaotic stores.

Dollar General has paid a fraction of the $21 million it owes in fines for hazardous working conditions

Dollar General's share prices fell by 25% and are trading at a discount according to analysis using comparables and discounted cash flow valuation tools. Despite macroeconomic headwinds and reduced forecasts for FY2023, DG's management is taking steps to recover. DG is currently trading at a discount to peers and its own historical valuation averages, with a potential upside of 30% according to a Cash Flow Returns on Investments based DCF valuation model.

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Dollar General's stock valuation is near 10-year lows. The dividend has risen every year since its reintroduction in 2015.

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Dollar General's small-store format coupled with its large number of stores is proving a logistical headache. Walmart's sheer size and brick-and-mortar infrastructure allow it to handle merchandise more effectively.

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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General Extends Feeding America® Partnership.

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