Dollar General Plunges 2.3% to $152.62, Q1 EPS Forecast $1.61 and $10.78B Sales
Dollar General shares fell 2.32% to $152.62 while the S&P 500 gained 0.04%, though the stock is up 8.93% over the last month versus a 5.38% sector loss. Analysts forecast Q1 EPS of $1.61 on $10.78 billion revenue and assign a hold rating based on recent estimate hikes.
1. Stock Performance Check
Dollar General closed at $152.62, marking a 2.32% decline from the prior session. This underperformance contrasted with the S&P 500’s 0.04% gain, the Dow’s 0.15% loss and the Nasdaq’s 0.36% advance.
2. Monthly Performance Comparison
Over the past month, the shares have climbed 8.93%, outpacing the Retail-Wholesale sector’s 5.38% loss and the S&P 500’s 1.33% decline. This rally reflects stronger retail discount demand relative to peers.
3. Upcoming Earnings Projections
The company will report Q1 results on March 12, with EPS estimated at $1.61, down 4.17% year-over-year, and revenue projected at $10.78 billion, up 4.62% from last year. Full-year consensus forecasts call for $6.53 per share and $42.59 billion in sales, rising 10.3% and 4.88% respectively.
4. Valuation and Consensus Rating
Dollar General trades at a forward P/E of 21.89 versus the industry average of 27.97 and holds a PEG ratio of 2.58 compared to 3.12. Recent estimate revisions lifted EPS forecasts by 0.71% over 30 days, supporting a consensus hold rating, and the discount-store industry ranks in the top 36% of sectors.