Dollar General Forecasts 6.6% EPS Decline and 4.3% Revenue Growth
Dollar General carries an Earnings ESP of +16.26% and a Zacks Rank #2 ahead of its upcoming quarter. Consensus forecasts peg EPS at $1.57, a 6.6% year-over-year decline, and revenue at $10.74 billion, up 4.3%, following an average 22.9% surprise over the past four quarters.
1. Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank
Dollar General enters its earnings period with an Earnings ESP of +16.26% and a Zacks Rank of #2, signaling a strong probability of an upside surprise based on proprietary earnings models and recent analyst revisions.
2. Consensus EPS and Revenue Estimates
Analysts project EPS at $1.57, marking a 6.6% year-over-year decline, while revenue is forecast at $10.74 billion, implying a 4.3% rise, reflecting steady same-store sales growth against margin pressures.
3. Historical Earnings Surprise Performance
Over the last four quarters, Dollar General has averaged a 22.9% earnings surprise, underscoring its track record of outperforming consensus estimates despite macroeconomic headwinds.