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Dollar General Corporation (DG) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $2.39B

The free cash flow (FCF) for Dollar General Corporation (DG) is $2.39B. It is above its 12-month average by 17.33% ($2.04B).

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DG Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$2.39B+41.94% 1Y
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DG Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$2.39B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$2.04B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$1.30B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$1.40B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$1.49B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$1.23B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$971.15M

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+17.33%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+84.28%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+71.19%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+60.61%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+94.21%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+146.44%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$2.39B

FCF Yield

11.93%

Price/FCF

8.4

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Dollar General Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Dollar General Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for DG stock is $2.39B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for DG stock is $2.04B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DG stock is $1.30B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DG stock is $1.40B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DG stock is $1.49B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DG stock is $1.23B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Dollar General Corporation (DG)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for DG stock is $971.15M.

Dollar General Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2026-01-30$2.39B
2025-01-31$1.69B
2024-02-02$691.58M
2023-02-03$423.97M
2022-01-28$1.80B
2021-01-29$2.85B
2020-01-31$1.45B
2019-02-01$1.41B
2018-02-02$1.16B
2017-02-03$1.04B
2016-01-29$873.18M
2015-01-30$940.78M
2014-01-31$674.62M
2013-02-01$559.76M
2012-02-03$535.62M
2011-01-28$404.29M
2010-01-29$417.90M
2009-01-30$369.63M
2008-02-01$301.76M
2007-02-02$143.84M
2006-02-03$271.37M
2005-01-28$97.56M
2004-01-30$369.19M
2003-01-31$299.73M
2001-12-31$140.26M
2001-02-02$-1.08M
2000-01-28$-12.38M
1999-01-29$78.28M
1998-01-30$31.42M
1997-01-31$85.68M

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
Consumer Defensive / Discount Stores
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores
CEO
Todd J. Vasos