Dollar General Braces for 12.1% Q4 Swing as Calls Outpace Puts
Dollar General options traders anticipate a 12.1% stock swing for the upcoming Q4 report, with a 50-day call/put ratio of 2.38 ranking in the 75th percentile and short interest up 9.1% to 3.5% of float. Shares recently tested support at $141.62 after pulling back to $140, trading at $144.45 following a 9% year-to-date gain.
1. Upcoming Q4 Earnings Report
Dollar General will release its fourth-quarter earnings report before market open, with traders forecasting a 12.1% share movement based on historical average volatility of 10.3% following the last eight reports.
2. Technical Share Performance
Shares of Dollar General have pulled back 1.1% to $144.45, recovering from a multi-week low of $141.62 and maintaining support at the $140 level after rising 9% year-to-date.
3. Options and Short Interest Activity
Options traders are leaning bullish, as reflected by a 50-day call/put volume ratio of 2.38 (75th percentile), while short interest has climbed 9.1%, representing 3.5% of the total float.