Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich Acquires 88,903 Shares of Dollar General Corporation $DG

Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich lifted its holdings in shares of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) by 1,359.4% during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 95,443 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 88,903 shares during the period. Munich Reinsurance Co Stock Corp in Munich’s holdings in Dollar General were worth $10,986,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of DG. Life Cycle Investment Partners Ltd bought a new position in shares of Dollar General in the 4th quarter valued at $363,299,000. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Dollar General by 416.4% during the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,525,608 shares of the company’s stock worth $259,759,000 after buying an additional 2,036,573 shares during the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Dollar General by 24,882.5% during the fourth quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 1,694,315 shares of the company’s stock valued at $224,953,000 after buying an additional 1,687,533 shares during the last quarter. Morgan Stanley grew its position in Dollar General by 35.0% in the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 6,270,333 shares of the company’s stock worth $832,513,000 after purchasing an additional 1,624,748 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC grew its stake in Dollar General by 2,208.2% in the 1st quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 1,554,918 shares of the company’s stock valued at $184,615,000 after purchasing an additional 1,487,554 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 91.77% of the company’s stock.

Dollar General Price Performance

NYSE DG opened at $133.23 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a current ratio of 1.21. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $122.82 and a 200 day moving average of $122.54. Dollar General Corporation has a one year low of $95.11 and a one year high of $158.23. The company has a market capitalization of $29.39 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.33, a PEG ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 0.23.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 27th. The company reported $2.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.01 by $0.47. The company had revenue of $11.29 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.20 billion. Dollar General had a net margin of 3.90% and a return on equity of 18.93%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.86 earnings per share. Dollar General has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.800-8.000 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Dollar General Corporation will post 7.68 EPS for the current year.

Dollar General Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 20th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, October 6th will be paid a $0.59 dividend. This represents a $2.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 6th. Dollar General’s dividend payout ratio is 30.69%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on DG shares. Telsey Advisory Group boosted their price objective on Dollar General from $125.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Friday, August 28th. Evercore cut their price target on shares of Dollar General from $145.00 to $140.00 in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Truist Financial increased their price objective on Dollar General from $109.00 to $114.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Barclays decreased their target price on shares of Dollar General from $151.00 to $148.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, Argus raised their target price on Dollar General from $165.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given 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 price target of $135.35.

Trending Headlines about Dollar General

Here are the key news stories impacting Dollar General this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General reported second-quarter sales of approximately $11.29 billion and net income of $550.3 million. Earnings per share of $2.48 exceeded the $2.01 consensus estimate, while revenue increased 5.2% year over year. Will Dollar General’s Raised Guidance and AI Bet Reshape Its Margin and Expansion Narrative?
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its full-year 2026 earnings outlook to $7.80-$8.00 per share, above the roughly $7.68 consensus cited in the coverage. It also reaffirmed its $0.59 quarterly dividend, supporting the income-investment case. Raised Guidance and AI Bet
• Positive Sentiment: Dollar General reiterated plans for approximately 4,730 real-estate projects and announced an artificial-intelligence partnership with RELEX Solutions to improve forecasting and replenishment. Better inventory management could support sales, reduce out-of-stocks and improve margins over time. AI and Expansion Plans
• Positive Sentiment: Argus raised its price target from $165 to $170 and initiated or reiterated a Buy rating, implying substantial upside from the referenced trading level. J.P. Morgan also maintained its Buy rating. J.P. Morgan Buy Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent Zacks and other analysis describes DG as a potentially attractive long-term value or countercyclical stock, but these articles are valuation commentary rather than new fundamental catalysts. Dollar General Long-Term Value Analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Chief Executive Todd Vasos warned that Dollar General’s core customers remain under financial pressure and are changing their shopping behavior. Persistent consumer distress could weigh on discretionary purchases, product mix and margins despite the stronger quarter. Dollar General CEO Customer Warning

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.