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Dollar General (DG) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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DG Stock Forecast

Dollar General stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $151.20 (represents a 106.36% upside from DG’s last price of $73.27) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 26 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

DG Price Target

The average price target for Dollar General (DG) is $151.20 based on 1-year price targets from 26 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $273.00 to $90.00. This represents a potential 106.36% upside from DG's last price of $73.27.

DG Analyst Ratings

Buy

According to 26 Wall Street analysts, Dollar General's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for DG stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 17 'Buy' (65.38%), 8 'Hold' (30.77%), 1 'Sell' (3.85%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

Dollar General Price Target by Analyst

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 21, 2024Zhihan MaBernstein$98.00$81.1320.79%33.75%
Sep 09, 2024Chris GrajaArgus Research$125.00$82.3551.79%70.60%
Sep 03, 2024Seth SigmanBarclays$102.00$82.9722.94%39.21%
Aug 30, 2024Kate McShaneGoldman Sachs$122.00$84.0945.07%66.51%
Aug 30, 2024Robert OhmesBank of America Securities$95.00$85.8410.67%29.66%
Aug 30, 2024Chuck GromGordon Haskett Capital Corporation$90.00$86.973.48%22.83%
Aug 30, 2024Bobby GriffinRaymond James$120.00$84.0342.81%63.78%
Aug 30, 2024Anthony ChukumbaLoop Capital Markets$90.00$84.037.10%22.83%
Aug 30, 2024Joseph FeldmanTelsey Advisory$103.00$84.0322.58%40.58%
Aug 30, 2024Simeon GutmanMorgan Stanley$100.00$84.0319.01%36.48%
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The latest Dollar General stock forecast, released on Oct 21, 2024 by Zhihan Ma from Bernstein, set a price target of $98.00, which represents a 20.79% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($81.13), and a 33.75% increase from DG last price ($73.27).

Dollar General Price Target by Period

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# Anlaysts11135
Avg Price Target$98.00$106.82$138.91
Last Closing Price$73.27$73.27$73.27
Upside/Downside33.75%45.79%89.59%

In the current month, the average price target of Dollar General stock is $98.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 33.75% increase as opposed to Dollar General's last price of $73.27. This month's average price target is down -8.26% compared to last quarter, and down -29.45% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 22, 2024Wells FargoMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Oct 22, 2024UBSUnderperformUnderperformHold
Oct 21, 2024Bernstein-OutperformInitialise
Sep 27, 2024CitigroupNeutralSellDowngrade
Sep 23, 2024UBSUnderperformUnderperformHold
Sep 23, 2024Wells FargoMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Sep 03, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweightHold
Aug 30, 2024BMO CapitalPerformPerformHold
Aug 30, 2024Telsey AdvisoryOutperformOutperformHold
Aug 30, 2024Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformHold
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Dollar General's last stock rating was published by Wells Fargo on Oct 22, 2024. The company gave DG a "Market Perform" rating, the same as its previous rate.

Dollar General Financial Forecast

Dollar General Revenue Forecast

Feb 26Nov 25Aug 25May 25Feb 25Nov 24Aug 24May 24Feb 24Nov 23Aug 23May 23Feb 23Nov 22Aug 22May 22Feb 22Nov 21Aug 21May 21Feb 21Nov 20Aug 20May 20Feb 20Nov 19Aug 19May 19Feb 19May 18
Revenue--------$9.86B$9.69B$9.80B$9.34B$10.20B----------$8.45B-$6.99B$6.98B$6.62B$6.65B$6.11B
Avg Forecast$10.74B$10.61B$10.70B$10.34B$10.25B$10.14B$10.37B$9.89B$9.77B$9.64B$9.92B$9.47B$10.24B$9.43B$9.40B$8.71B$8.71B$8.50B$8.61B$8.27B$8.29B$8.14B$8.36B$7.58B$7.15B$6.92B$6.89B$6.57B$6.61B$6.13B
High Forecast$10.85B$10.72B$10.80B$10.43B$10.35B$10.22B$10.38B$9.89B$9.77B$9.78B$10.02B$9.56B$10.34B$9.51B$9.49B$8.78B$8.78B$8.57B$8.69B$8.34B$8.37B$8.21B$8.43B$7.65B$7.21B$6.98B$6.95B$6.62B$6.66B$7.36B
Low Forecast$10.63B$10.50B$10.59B$10.23B$10.12B$10.05B$10.36B$9.89B$9.76B$9.51B$9.82B$9.37B$10.13B$9.33B$9.31B$8.62B$8.62B$8.41B$8.52B$8.18B$8.21B$8.06B$8.27B$7.50B$7.08B$6.85B$6.82B$6.50B$6.54B$4.90B
# Analysts11122010222211101419999812168991115744753359
Surprise %--------1.01%1.01%0.99%0.99%1.00%----------1.11%-1.01%1.01%1.01%1.01%1.00%

Dollar General's average Quarter revenue forecast for May 24 based on 10 analysts is $9.89B, with a low forecast of $9.89B, and a high forecast of $9.89B. DG's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 0.30% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $9.86B (Feb 24).

Dollar General EBITDA Forecast

Feb 26Nov 25Aug 25May 25Feb 25Nov 24Aug 24May 24Feb 24Nov 23Aug 23May 23Feb 23Nov 22Aug 22May 22Feb 22Nov 21Aug 21May 21Feb 21Nov 20Aug 20May 20Feb 20Nov 19Aug 19May 19Feb 19May 18
# Analysts11122010222211101419999812168991115744753359
EBITDA--------$802.63M$433.47M$692.31M$942.76M$1.13B----------$1.00B-$617.89M$701.20M$634.72M$756.27M$599.52M
Avg Forecast$1.14B$1.12B$1.13B$1.09B$1.08B$1.07B$1.10B$1.17B$1.03B$1.02B$1.05B$1.06B$878.92M$996.92M$994.40M$963.04M$920.78M$898.44M$910.46M$1.06B$877.23M$860.71M$883.84M$815.09M$756.07M$731.96M$728.81M$784.85M$698.61M$1.04B
High Forecast$1.15B$1.13B$1.14B$1.10B$1.09B$1.08B$1.10B$1.40B$1.03B$1.03B$1.06B$1.27B$1.05B$1.01B$1.00B$1.16B$928.93M$906.39M$918.52M$1.27B$884.99M$868.33M$891.66M$978.11M$762.76M$738.44M$735.26M$941.82M$704.80M$1.25B
Low Forecast$1.12B$1.11B$1.12B$1.08B$1.07B$1.06B$1.10B$932.22M$1.03B$1.01B$1.04B$847.48M$703.14M$986.62M$984.19M$770.43M$911.33M$889.22M$901.11M$847.65M$868.22M$851.88M$874.77M$652.07M$748.31M$724.45M$721.33M$627.88M$691.44M$831.96M
Surprise %--------0.78%0.43%0.66%0.89%1.28%----------1.23%-0.84%0.96%0.81%1.08%0.58%

10 analysts predict DG's average Quarter EBITDA for May 24 to be $1.17B, with a high of $1.40B and a low of $932.22M. This is 45.18% upper than Dollar General's previous annual EBITDA (Feb 24) of $802.63M.

Dollar General Net Income Forecast

Feb 26Nov 25Aug 25May 25Feb 25Nov 24Aug 24May 24Feb 24Nov 23Aug 23May 23Feb 23Nov 22Aug 22May 22Feb 22Nov 21Aug 21May 21Feb 21Nov 20Aug 20May 20Feb 20Nov 19Aug 19May 19Feb 19May 18
# Analysts11122010222211101419999812168991115744753359
Net Income--------$401.81M$276.25M$468.83M$514.38M$659.13M----------$650.45M-$365.55M$426.56M$385.01M$483.24M$364.85M
Avg Forecast$383.05M$234.41M$391.36M$374.86M$341.48M$207.85M$394.39M$722.89M$380.83M$262.97M$544.43M$657.18M$517.08M$559.57M$647.53M$597.43M$565.07M$441.73M$575.53M$666.37M$597.93M$446.81M$543.33M$511.46M$442.63M$304.35M$346.48M$493.52M$415.24M$712.20M
High Forecast$387.80M$237.32M$396.22M$379.51M$375.18M$260.87M$395.80M$867.47M$381.55M$316.01M$551.19M$788.61M$620.49M$565.96M$654.98M$716.92M$571.57M$446.81M$582.15M$799.65M$604.81M$451.95M$549.58M$613.75M$447.73M$307.86M$350.47M$592.23M$420.01M$854.64M
Low Forecast$377.79M$231.20M$385.99M$369.72M$280.82M$167.55M$392.98M$578.32M$380.11M$198.89M$536.97M$525.74M$413.66M$552.06M$638.89M$477.95M$557.53M$435.84M$567.85M$533.10M$589.95M$440.85M$536.08M$409.17M$436.73M$300.29M$341.86M$394.82M$409.70M$569.76M
Surprise %--------1.06%1.05%0.86%0.78%1.27%----------1.27%-1.20%1.23%0.78%1.16%0.51%

Dollar General's average Quarter net income forecast for May 24 is $722.89M, with a range of $578.32M to $867.47M. DG's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 79.91% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $401.81M (Feb 24).

Dollar General SG&A Forecast

Feb 26Nov 25Aug 25May 25Feb 25Nov 24Aug 24May 24Feb 24Nov 23Aug 23May 23Feb 23Nov 22Aug 22May 22Feb 22Nov 21Aug 21May 21Feb 21Nov 20Aug 20May 20Feb 20Nov 19Aug 19May 19Feb 19May 18
# Analysts11122010222211101419999812168991115744753359
SG&A--------$2.33B$2.38B$2.35B$2.21B$2.22B----------$1.73B-$1.57B$1.57B$1.49B$1.43B$1.37B
Avg Forecast$2.41B$2.38B$2.40B$2.32B$2.30B$2.27B$2.32B$2.30B$2.19B$2.16B$2.22B$2.09B$2.07B$2.11B$2.11B$1.90B$1.95B$1.90B$1.93B$1.93B$1.86B$1.82B$1.87B$1.48B$1.60B$1.55B$1.54B$1.46B$1.48B$1.34B
High Forecast$2.43B$2.40B$2.42B$2.34B$2.32B$2.29B$2.33B$2.76B$2.19B$2.19B$2.25B$2.51B$2.49B$2.13B$2.13B$2.28B$1.97B$1.92B$1.95B$2.32B$1.88B$1.84B$1.89B$1.78B$1.62B$1.57B$1.56B$1.76B$1.49B$1.61B
Low Forecast$2.38B$2.35B$2.37B$2.29B$2.27B$2.25B$2.32B$1.84B$2.19B$2.13B$2.20B$1.68B$1.66B$2.09B$2.09B$1.52B$1.93B$1.89B$1.91B$1.55B$1.84B$1.81B$1.85B$1.19B$1.59B$1.54B$1.53B$1.17B$1.47B$1.07B
Surprise %--------1.06%1.10%1.06%1.06%1.07%----------1.17%-1.01%1.02%1.02%0.97%1.02%

Dollar General's average Quarter SG&A projection for May 24 is $2.30B, based on 10 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $1.84B to $2.76B. The forecast indicates a -1.00% fall compared to DG last annual SG&A of $2.33B (Feb 24).

Dollar General EPS Forecast

Feb 26Nov 25Aug 25May 25Feb 25Nov 24Aug 24May 24Feb 24Nov 23Aug 23May 23Feb 23Nov 22Aug 22May 22Feb 22Nov 21Aug 21May 21Feb 21Nov 20Aug 20May 20Feb 20Nov 19Aug 19May 19Feb 19May 18
# Analysts11122010222211101419999812168991115744753359
EPS--------$1.83$1.26$2.14$2.35$2.97----------$2.58-$1.43$1.65$1.49$1.85$1.36
Avg Forecast$1.74$1.07$1.78$1.70$1.55$0.94$1.79$1.58$1.73$1.19$2.47$2.38$2.95$2.54$2.94$2.32$2.57$2.01$2.62$2.19$2.72$2.03$2.47$1.75$2.01$1.38$1.57$1.39$1.89$1.48
High Forecast$1.76$1.08$1.80$1.72$1.70$1.19$1.80$1.58$1.73$1.44$2.50$2.41$2.98$2.57$2.98$2.34$2.60$2.03$2.65$2.22$2.75$2.05$2.50$1.77$2.03$1.40$1.59$1.40$1.91$1.78
Low Forecast$1.72$1.05$1.75$1.68$1.28$0.76$1.79$1.58$1.73$0.90$2.44$2.35$2.91$2.51$2.90$2.29$2.53$1.98$2.58$2.16$2.68$2.00$2.44$1.72$1.98$1.36$1.55$1.37$1.86$1.18
Surprise %--------1.06%1.05%0.87%0.99%1.01%----------1.48%-1.03%1.05%1.07%0.98%0.92%

According to 10 Wall Street analysts, Dollar General's projected average Quarter EPS for May 24 is $1.58, with a low estimate of $1.58 and a high estimate of $1.58. This represents a -13.73% decrease compared to DG previous annual EPS of $1.83 (Feb 24).

Dollar General Peer Comparison by Price Target

TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
BIGBig Lots$0.50$12.502400.00%Hold
DGDollar General$73.27$151.20106.36%Buy
DLTRDollar Tree$63.18$113.8180.14%Buy
TGTTarget$121.72$178.1246.34%Buy
WMTWalmart$87.18$107.9823.86%Buy
COSTCostco Wholesale$928.08$797.65-14.05%Buy
BJBJ's Wholesale Club$85.70$72.53-15.37%Hold

DG Forecast FAQ

Is Dollar General a good buy?

Yes, according to 26 Wall Street analysts, Dollar General (DG) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 17 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 65.38% of DG's total ratings.

What is DG's price target?

Dollar General (DG) average price target is $151.2 with a range of $90 to $273, implying a 106.36% from its last price of $73.27. The data is based on 26 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

Will Dollar General stock go up soon?

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for DG stock, the company can go up by 106.36% (from the last price of $73.27 to the average price target of $151.2), up by 272.59% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 22.83% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can Dollar General stock reach $110?

DG's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $151.2 supports the claim that Dollar General can reach $110 in the near future.

What is Dollar General's current price target trend?

1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $98 price target for Dollar General (DG) this month, up 33.75% from its last price of $73.27. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 45.79% and increased by 89.59%, respectively.

What are Dollar General's analysts' financial forecasts?

Dollar General's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Feb 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $40.64B (high $40.83B, low $40.42B), average EBITDA is $4.42B (high $4.67B, low $4.16B), average net income is $1.67B (high $1.9B, low $1.42B), average SG&A $9.2B (high $9.7B, low $8.69B), and average EPS is $5.87 (high $6.27, low $5.4). DG's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Feb 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $42.39B (high $42.8B, low $41.95B), average EBITDA is $4.48B (high $4.53B, low $4.44B), average net income is $1.38B (high $1.4B, low $1.36B), average SG&A $9.5B (high $9.59B, low $9.4B), and average EPS is $6.29 (high $6.37, low $6.2).

Did the DG's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?

Based on Dollar General's last annual report (Feb 2024), the company's revenue was $38.69B, which missed the average analysts forecast of $38.81B by -0.30%. Apple's EBITDA was $3.3B, missing the average prediction of $4.16B by -20.83%. The company's net income was $1.66B, missing the average estimation of $1.85B by -9.98%. Apple's SG&A was $9.27B, beating the average forecast of $8.67B by 6.94%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $7.57, missing the average prediction of $7.78 by -2.75%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Feb 2024), Dollar General's revenue was $9.86B, beating the average analysts' forecast of $9.77B by 0.93%. The company's EBITDA was $802.63M, missing the average prediction of $1.03B by -22.30%. Dollar General's net income was $401.81M, beating the average estimation of $380.83M by 5.51%. The company's SG&A was $2.33B, beating the average forecast of $2.19B by 6.25%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.83, beating the average prediction of $1.73 by 5.75%