Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Price Target Raised to $165.00 at Wolfe Research

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) had its price objective boosted by Wolfe Research from $159.00 to $165.00 in a research note issued to investors on Monday morning,MarketScreener reports.

DG has been the topic of a number of other reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised shares of Dollar General to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Dollar General from $112.00 to $138.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $130.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. BNP Paribas Exane upped their target price on shares of Dollar General from $118.00 to $127.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, December 5th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Dollar General from $166.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Fourteen 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’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $146.15.

Dollar General Trading Down 0.7%

NYSE:DG opened at $145.24 on Monday. 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. Dollar General has a 52-week low of $74.67 and a 52-week high of $158.23. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $147.30 and its 200 day moving average price 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.

Insider Activity at Dollar General

In other news, EVP Tracey N. Herrmann sold 12,583 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $125.07, for a total value of $1,573,755.81. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 30,948 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,870,666.36. This trade represents a 28.91% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Carman R. Wenkoff sold 19,166 shares of Dollar General stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $132.01, for a total transaction of $2,530,103.66. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 43,179 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,700,059.79. The trade was a 30.74% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 58,673 shares of company stock worth $7,713,389 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.56% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Dollar General

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Corient Private Wealth LLC increased its position in Dollar General by 34.0% during the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 37,419 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,969,000 after purchasing an additional 9,504 shares during the period. Employees Provident Fund Board acquired a new stake in shares of Dollar General in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $77,783,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its stake in shares of Dollar General by 4,550.0% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 186 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 182 shares in the last quarter. Reflection Asset Management purchased a new stake in shares of Dollar General in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, Sankala Group LLC acquired a new position in Dollar General during the fourth quarter worth $681,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.77% of the company’s stock.

Key Dollar General News

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.