B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG Sells 34,498 Shares of Dollar General Corporation $DG

B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG cut its holdings in shares of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) by 47.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 37,947 shares of the company’s stock after selling 34,498 shares during the period. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG’s holdings in Dollar General were worth $3,922,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd raised its stake in shares of Dollar General by 26.9% during the third quarter. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd now owns 5,818 shares of the company’s stock valued at $601,000 after acquiring an additional 1,232 shares during the last quarter. Vinva Investment Management Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Dollar General in the third quarter worth $1,284,000. CreativeOne Wealth LLC increased its holdings in Dollar General by 3.7% in the third quarter. CreativeOne Wealth LLC now owns 9,100 shares of the company’s stock valued at $940,000 after purchasing an additional 328 shares during the period. Korea Investment CORP increased its holdings in Dollar General by 96.1% in the third quarter. Korea Investment CORP now owns 304,483 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,468,000 after purchasing an additional 149,208 shares during the period. Finally, Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich bought a new position in Dollar General during the 3rd quarter worth $7,104,000. 91.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have commented on DG shares. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $135.00 target price on shares of Dollar General in a report on Friday, December 5th. Truist Financial set a $144.00 price target on Dollar General in a research note on Friday, January 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised Dollar General from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Barclays upped their target price on Dollar General from $127.00 to $151.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Dollar General from $115.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $146.15.

Dollar General Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:DG opened at $145.24 on Tuesday. Dollar General Corporation has a twelve month low of $74.67 and a twelve month high of $158.23. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $147.30 and its 200-day moving average is $123.01. The company has a quick ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63. The firm has a market capitalization of $31.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.08, a PEG ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 0.23.

Insider Buying and Selling at Dollar General

In other Dollar General news, CAO Anita C. Elliott sold 2,516 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $132.52, for a total transaction of $333,420.32. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 29,344 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,888,666.88. This represents a 7.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Roderick J. West sold 2,282 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $133.35, for a total transaction of $304,304.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 36,108 shares in the company, valued at $4,815,001.80. This trade represents a 5.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 58,673 shares of company stock worth $7,713,389 in the last ninety days. 0.56% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Dollar General News Summary

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 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.