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Dollar General Corporation (DG) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 7.07

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Is Dollar General Corporation’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?

Dollar General Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) of 7.07 is 13% below its 5-year average of 8.11, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.12–10.73).

The earnings per share (EPS) for Dollar General Corporation (DG) is 7.07 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 17.93% (6.00).

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DG Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

DG Earnings Per Share (EPS)
6.87+34.18% 1Y
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DG Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

DG Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

DG Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

7.07

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM

6.00

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y

7.57

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y

8.11

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y

7.40

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y

5.98

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y

4.50

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+17.93%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-6.64%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-12.78%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-4.45%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+18.17%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+57.20%

DG Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)TTM3Y5Y
Dollar General Corporation (DG)—7.076.007.578.11
Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ)$24.31B9.594.584.554.74
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)$23.34B3.032.712.552.80
Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)$21.29B6.40-3.92-4.130.14
Kellanova (K)$29.03B3.643.353.473.39
General Mills, Inc. (GIS)$18.02B4.084.234.324.11
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)$33.79B6.376.836.156.15
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)$13.38B0.851.171.411.50
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)$13.25B6.102.942.742.77
The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)$12.45B-1.30-6.44-1.651.17

EPS Comparison

Trailing EPS (TTM)

$7.07

Forward EPS (Est.)

$7.97

P/E Ratio

15.4

Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Why EPS matters:

  • Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
  • Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
  • Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
  • Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation

Dollar General Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition

EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Dollar General Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
The earnings per share (EPS) for DG stock is 7.07.
Is Dollar General Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
Dollar General Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) of 7.07 is 13% below its 5-year average of 8.11, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.12–10.73).
What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for DG stock is 6.00.
What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for DG stock is 7.57.
What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for DG stock is 8.11.
What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for DG stock is 7.40.
What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for DG stock is 5.98.
What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for DG stock is 4.50.

Dollar General Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

DATEEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2026-01-306.87
2025-01-315.12
2024-02-027.57
2023-02-0310.73
2022-01-2810.24
2021-01-2910.70
2020-01-316.68
2019-02-015.99
2018-02-025.64
2017-02-034.45
2016-01-293.96
2015-01-303.50
2014-01-313.17
2013-02-012.87
2012-02-032.25
2011-01-281.84
2010-01-291.05
2009-01-300.34
2008-02-01-0.04
2007-02-020.44
2006-02-031.08
2005-01-281.04
2004-01-300.89
2003-01-310.79
2001-12-310.63
2001-02-020.21
2000-01-280.61
1999-01-290.53
1998-01-300.41
1997-01-311.30

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About Dollar General Corporation

Dollar General Corporation is a prominent discount retail chain that offers a wide array of merchandise across the southern, southwestern, Midwestern, and eastern regions of the United States. Its extensive product assortment primarily features consumable items. This includes household essentials such as paper products, cleaning supplies, and laundry detergents; a wide array of food options, ranging from shelf-stable groceries like cereals, pasta, canned goods, condiments, and baking ingredients, to fresh and refrigerated perishables such as milk, eggs, bread, and frozen foods, as well as alcoholic beverages like beer and wine. The selection further encompasses popular snacks (candies, cookies, crackers, and carbonated drinks), health and beauty aids (over-the-counter medications, personal care items, cosmetics, dental, and foot care products), pet food and supplies, and tobacco products. Beyond consumables, Dollar General offers seasonal merchandise, which includes holiday decorations, toys, electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phone services and accessories, gardening tools, hardware, automotive items, and home office supplies. Customers can also find various home goods, from kitchenware and small appliances to lighting, storage solutions, frames, candles, craft materials, and soft furnishings for the kitchen, bed, and bath. Lastly, the company stocks a selection of apparel, featuring everyday clothing for infants, children, women, and men, along with socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes, and accessories. As of February 25, 2022, Dollar General operated an impressive 18,190 stores spread across 47 U.S. states. Originally established in 1939 as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc., the company adopted its current name, Dollar General Corporation, in 1968. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Goodlettsville, TN
194,200 employees
www.dollargeneral.com
Consumer Defensive / Discount Stores
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores
CEO
Todd J. Vasos
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