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Dollar General

Dollar General Corp. engages in the operation of merchandise stores. Its offerings include food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal items. It sells brands including Clorox, Energizer, Procter & Gamble, Hanes, Coca-Cola, Mars, Unilever, Nestle, Kimberly-Clark, Kellogg's, General Mills, and PepsiCo. The company was founded by J. L. Turner and Hurley Calister Turner Sr. in 1939 and is headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN.

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Dollar General reports resilient Q1 performance amidst macro challenges

Dollar General's Q1 performance reflected resilience amidst macroeconomic challenges, with net sales and same-store sales showing growth. However, the revised 2023 outlook anticipates lower sales and an approximate 8% decline to flat EPS. The company faced challenges from customer behavior changes and macroeconomic pressures but demonstrated strengths in gaining share and adaptability. Opportunities lie in supply chain improvements, pricing position, and long-term EPS growth.

Dollar General reports Q2 sales growth but faces inflation challenges

Dollar General's Q2 performance saw net sales growth but a decrease in same-store sales. The company is focused on its DG Forward strategy and ongoing initiatives to drive efficiencies and lower costs. Despite challenges from inflation and reduced savings, Dollar General is making investments to accelerate progress and remains confident in its ability to deliver within the wide annual guidance range.

Dollar General reports Q3 sales growth but faces same-store challenges

Dollar General is focused on improving customer service, inventory management, and in-stock rates while navigating challenges such as declining same-store sales and deflationary pressures. The company's real estate growth plans for 2024 are ambitious, and it aims to deliver consistent, strong financial performance while strategically investing for the long term.

Dollar General reports robust Q4 performance amidst challenges and opportunities

Dollar General's Q4 performance reflects resilience amidst challenges, with strong sales growth and EPS improvement. Strategic initiatives and market share gains demonstrate the company's competitive positioning. While facing near-term hurdles, Dollar General is focused on enhancing customer experience, driving profitability, and navigating changing consumer behaviors.

Dollar General reports solid Q1 growth amid customer reliance

Dollar General's Q1 performance showed resilience amidst challenges, with net sales growth and strategic initiatives supporting customer needs.
The company faces margin pressures in Q2 but is focused on operational improvements and customer value to drive growth.
Customer reliance on Dollar General is increasing, presenting opportunities for market share gains through pricing strategies and customer support.
Efforts to optimize inventory management and enhance supply chain operations are key strengths driving operational efficiency.

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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that Dollar General management plans to participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 30th Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 13, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. ET. A live webcast will be available at https://investor.dollargeneral.com under “News & Events, Events & Presentations,” and a replay of the session will be accessible at the same location through October 13, 2023. About Dollar.

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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General today announced its ongoing support for the DG family and the greater Jacksonville community following Saturday's tragedy, including initial resource commitments as well as plans to continue evaluating how it can best support employees, the victims' families and the greater Jacksonville community. In addition to the ongoing counseling resources and the financial support provided and available directly to the victims' families, Dollar Genera.

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Dollar General Corp.'s stock continued its slide early Friday as Raymond James downgraded the discount retailer on the heels of its worse-than-expected second-quarter results.

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Dollar General's shares tanked after the discounter provided a bleak outlook for the rest of the year because of rising thefts and weak consumer demand.

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Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG ) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 31, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Kevin Walker - Head of IR Jeffery Owen - CEO Kelly Dilts - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Michael Lasser - UBS Charles Grom - Gordon Haskett Matthew Boss - JPMorgan Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley Rupesh Parikh - Oppenheimer Paul Lejuez - Citigroup Operator Good morning. My name is Robert, and I will be your conference operator today.

Dollar General Corporation (DG) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Dollar General stock tumbled 17% on Thursday following a second-quarter earnings miss. The company reported earnings of $2.13 a share, while a FactSet survey forecasted $2.47 a share.

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Dollar General (DG) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.13 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.49 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.98 per share a year ago.

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