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DG
Dollar General Corporation
$119.75
2.58
(2.2%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 26.372B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 296.667M |
About The Company
| Sector: | Consumer Defensive | |||||
| Industry: | Discount Stores | |||||
| CEO: | Todd J. Vasos | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 194200 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.dollargeneral.com |
Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, Midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper and cleaning products, such as paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food comprising cereals, pasta, canned soups, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables that include milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, and wine. The company’s consumable products also comprise snacks, such as candies, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; health and beauty products, including over-the-counter medicines and personal care products, such as soaps, body washes, shampoos, cosmetics, and dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. In addition, it offers seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, and automotive and home office supplies; and home products that include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods. Further, the company provides apparel, which comprise casual everyday apparel for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women, and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes, and accessories. As of February 25, 2022, it operated 18,190 stores in 47 states in the United States. The company was formerly known as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc. and changed its name to Dollar General Corporation in 1968. Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 38,691,609 | 40,612,308 | 42,724,369 |
| Gross Profit | 11,719,024 | 12,017,497 | 13,099,689 |
| EBITDA | 3,295,093 | 2,685,777 | 3,249,986 |
| Operating Income | 2,446,300 | 1,714,074 | 2,203,668 |
| Net Income | 1,661,274 | 1,125,253 | 1,512,311 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 30,795,591 | 31,132,733 | 30,963,730 |
| Total Liabilities | 24,046,472 | 23,719,026 | 22,451,768 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 6,749,119 | 7,413,707 | 8,511,962 |
| Total Debt | 18,090,766 | 17,463,385 | 15,718,656 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 537,283 | 932,576 | 1,138,501 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 2,391,798 | 2,996,064 | 3,634,500 |
| Capital Expenditure | -1,700,222 | -1,309,888 | -1,241,162 |
| Free Cash Flow | 691,576 | 1,686,176 | 2,393,338 |
| Net Income | 1,661,274 | 1,125,253 | 1,512,311 |
| Net Change in Cash | 155,707 | 395,293 | 205,925 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2031 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 51,339,108.605 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 52,637,521.155 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 51,960,750 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 4,592,887.708 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 4,709,045.998 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 4,648,500.850 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 2,211,838.644 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 2,284,824.296 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 2,246,782.460 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 12,264,567.442 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 12,574,749.459 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 12,413,073.386 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 10.180 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 10.350 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 10.020 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 4 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 4 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Solid Financial Performance: Despite a 3.4% decrease in net sales to $9.9 billion in Q4 2023, Dollar General maintains a strong financial position with consistent revenue generation, as highlighted in the earnings call transcript. Historical income statements indicate stable gross profit and operating income, supporting long-term operational resilience.
- Strong Free Cash Flow: Cash flow statements reflect robust free cash flow, underpinned by positive net cash provided by operating activities. This financial flexibility allows for reinvestment in operations and potential dividend sustainability, with a reported dividend yield (TTM) from key metrics.
- Operational Scale: With a significant market cap and a large number of full-time employees as per the company profile, Dollar General benefits from economies of scale in the discount retail industry, enhancing its competitive positioning within the consumer defensive sector.
- Focus on Efficiency: The Q4 2023 earnings call emphasized ongoing improvements in store operations and supply chain management, which are critical for maintaining cost efficiency and supporting gross profit margins (TTM) as reported in key metrics.
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