Dollar General Q1 Revenue Meets Estimates, EPS Beats; Shares Rise on Upbeat Guidance

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) reported first-quarter 2026 results that matched sales forecasts and surpassed profit expectations, sending its stock up 3.6% to $114.25 on June 2, 2026. Revenue rose 3.4% year-over-year to $10.79 billion, in line with Wall Street estimates. GAAP earnings of $2 per share exceeded analyst consensus by 6.2%. Same-store sales gained 2%, consistent with historical trends, as the discount retailer continued expanding its network. Store count reached 21,055, growing at a 2.6% annual pace. The company also raised its full-year earnings per share guidance, slightly ahead of Street projections. Dollar General has posted a three-year compound annual revenue growth rate of 3.9%, and analysts project 4.1% growth over the next year. The chain serves budget-conscious shoppers across a broad range of household goods and grocery items.