Dollar General Corporation $DG Shares Sold by BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S

BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S lessened its holdings in shares of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) by 41.0% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 41,419 shares of the company’s stock after selling 28,756 shares during the period. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S’s holdings in Dollar General were worth $5,499,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in DG. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac purchased a new position in Dollar General in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Dollar General by 69.3% during the 4th quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 193 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. Eastern Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Dollar General during the 4th quarter worth approximately $35,000. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Dollar General in the fourth quarter valued at $36,000. Finally, Basepoint Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Dollar General in the fourth quarter valued at $39,000. 91.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Dollar General

Here are the key news stories impacting Dollar General this week:

• Positive Sentiment: KeyCorp raised its earnings estimates for Dollar General, nudging expected profitability higher across upcoming quarters and signaling confidence in the company’s longer-term earnings power. Dollar General analyst estimate updates
• Positive Sentiment: Several analyst roundups highlighted Dollar General as a stock that analysts remain bullish on within consumer goods, suggesting some support from Wall Street despite recent volatility. Analysts Are Bullish on These Consumer Goods Stocks: Dollar General (DG), Philip Morris (PM)
• Positive Sentiment: Another analyst roundup again included Dollar General among consumer staples names receiving favorable views, reinforcing that some investors still see value in the shares. Analysts Are Bullish on These Consumer Goods Stocks: McCormick & Company (MKC), Dollar General (DG)
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketWatch said Dollar General underperformed its peers, indicating the stock is lagging competitor performance even if there is no new company-specific shock. Dollar General stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors
• Neutral Sentiment: Commentary around recent retail earnings suggests DG may be benefiting from value-conscious shoppers, but investors are still weighing that against cautious guidance and a weak broader retail sentiment. Why Walmart and Other Consumer Stocks Aren’t Getting the Gains They Deserve
• Negative Sentiment: Recent coverage noted that Dollar General’s stock has been weaker since its latest earnings report and that its cautious outlook is still weighing on sentiment. Dollar General’s Q1 Beat Driven By Cost Control As CEO Exit Looms
• Negative Sentiment: Dollar General also faced a cut in price target from Daiwa and a downgrade from Freedom Capital, which adds to pressure on the stock and suggests some analysts see limited near-term upside. Daiwa Securities price target adjustment on Dollar General

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently commented on the company. Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $145.00 target price on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Wednesday. Oppenheimer decreased their price objective on Dollar General from $170.00 to $150.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 29th. Gordon Haskett lowered shares of Dollar General from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and lowered their target price for the stock from $140.00 to $110.00 in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Rothschild & Co Redburn cut their target price on shares of Dollar General from $111.00 to $90.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, May 18th. Finally, KeyCorp reiterated a “sector weight” rating on shares of Dollar General in a research report on Friday, March 13th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $131.27.

Dollar General Stock Performance

Shares of DG opened at $103.57 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $22.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.65, a P/E/G ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 0.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 0.25 and a current ratio of 1.17. Dollar General Corporation has a 1 year low of $95.11 and a 1 year high of $158.23. The company’s fifty day moving average is $113.86 and its two-hundred day moving average is $128.74.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, June 2nd. The company reported $2.00 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.89 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $10.79 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.81 billion. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.63% and a return on equity of 18.65%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.78 earnings per share. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.200-7.450 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Dollar General Corporation will post 7.33 earnings per share for the current year.

Dollar General Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 21st. Investors of record on Tuesday, July 7th will be paid a $0.59 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, July 7th. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. Dollar General’s payout ratio is 33.38%.

Dollar General Company Profile

Dollar General Corporation is a U.S.-based variety and discount retailer operating a large network of small-format stores that serve primarily rural and suburban communities. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DG and is headquartered in the Nashville/Goodlettsville, Tennessee area. Founded in 1939, Dollar General has grown from a regional operation into one of the nation’s prominent low-price retailers focused on convenience and value.

Dollar General’s stores offer a wide assortment of everyday consumables and household goods, including food and beverage items, cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, paper goods, apparel basics, seasonal merchandise and small household items.