Dollar General’s (DG) Market Perform Rating Reaffirmed at Telsey Advisory Group

Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed their market perform rating on shares of Dollar General (NYSE:DG) in a report issued on Monday morning,Benzinga reports. Telsey Advisory Group currently has a $130.00 price objective on the stock.

Other equities analysts also recently issued reports about the company. Argus lifted their target price on Dollar General from $135.00 to $152.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Evercore lowered their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $145.00 to $144.00 in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Raymond James Financial restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $135.00 price objective on shares of Dollar General in a report on Friday, December 5th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Dollar General from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 6th. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group increased their target price on shares of Dollar General from $113.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Dollar General has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $146.15.

Dollar General Price Performance

DG stock opened at $145.24 on Monday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $147.30 and its 200 day moving average price is $123.01. Dollar General has a 12-month low of $74.67 and a 12-month high of $158.23. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63. The company has a market capitalization of $31.97 billion, a PE ratio of 25.08, a P/E/G ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 0.23.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Roderick J. West sold 2,282 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $133.35, for a total value of $304,304.70. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 36,108 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,815,001.80. This represents a 5.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Bryan D. Wheeler sold 9,776 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.32, for a total value of $1,322,888.32. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 22,295 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,016,959.40. This represents a 30.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders sold 58,673 shares of company stock worth $7,713,389. 0.56% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in DG. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its holdings in Dollar General by 4.7% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 26,317 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,314,000 after purchasing an additional 1,185 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Dollar General by 12.3% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 10,450 shares of the company’s stock worth $919,000 after purchasing an additional 1,148 shares in the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP lifted its position in shares of Dollar General by 40.7% during the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 18,580 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,634,000 after buying an additional 5,373 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Dollar General during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $211,000. Finally, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp acquired a new position in shares of Dollar General in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.77% of the company’s stock.

Dollar General News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research raised its price target to $165 (from $159), signaling confidence in Dollar General’s outlook and providing upside versus many other targets. Wolfe adjusts price target on Dollar General to $165 from $159
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks profiles DG as a long-term value stock, reinforcing a positive narrative for investors focused on durable, value-oriented retail exposure. Why Dollar General (DG) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer expressed bullish views on DG, noting it benefits when consumers tighten budgets — though he flagged a sharp oil spike to $120 as a risk. Jim Cramer bullish on Dollar General unless “oil makes a quick run to $120”
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary on ETFs and a “K-shaped” consumer recovery highlights DG as a beneficiary if budget-conscious shopping continues, supporting sector-level investor demand. (MarketBeat coverage)
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published a “countdown” preview for DG’s upcoming Q4 earnings with analysts’ key metric forecasts — an event that could swing shares depending on comps, margins and inventory commentary. Countdown to Dollar General (DG) Q4 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Geopolitical escalation and a sharp rise in crude pushed gasoline expectations higher; coverage naming retailers “at risk” raises uncertainty — oil-driven headwinds could reduce consumer discretionary spending or alternatively push shoppers toward discount chains. Walmart and three retailers most at risk from rising gasoline prices
• Negative Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $130 price target on DG — a notable discount to the current share price and a downward signal for investor expectations. Benzinga
• Negative Sentiment: AmericanBankingNews shows some analysts placing targets near $132, which, while raised from prior levels for that outlet, remains below the market and contributes to mixed sentiment. Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Price Target Raised to $132.00

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.