Key Insights Ahead of Dollar General's Fiscal Q4 2025 Earnings Release

Dollar General Corporation (DG) is set to release its fiscal Q4 2025 earnings, with analysts forecasting an EPS of $1.58, a 6% decline from the prior-year quarter. Despite this, the company has consistently exceeded Wall Street expectations over the last four quarters. For fiscal 2025, analysts project an EPS of $6.50, up 9.8% from $5.92 in fiscal 2024. Shares of DG have surged 104.5% over the past year, outperforming both the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) and the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP). The stock gained over 14% on December 4 following strong Q3 2025 results, including an EPS of $1.28 and net sales of $10.65 billion. Operating profit rose 31.5%, and net income increased by 43.8%, driven by higher inventory markups and improved margins. Analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook, with a "Moderate Buy" rating overall. Among 30 analysts, 13 recommend "Strong Buy," one suggests "Moderate Buy," and 16 advise "Hold." The stock currently trades above the average analyst price target of $139.66.