Dollar General Rises 1.5% to $152.90 with Q1 EPS Forecast at $1.58
Dollar General shares rose 1.5% to $152.90, outpacing the S&P 500’s 1.04% decline and up 2.53% in the past month. Analysts predict Q1 EPS of $1.58 (-5.95% YoY) on $10.75 billion sales (+4.34%) and full-year EPS $6.49 (+9.63%) with Forward P/E at 21.25 versus 28.28 industry average.
1. Stock Performance
Dollar General closed at $152.90, up 1.5% from the prior session, outperforming the S&P 500’s 1.04% drop and recording a 2.53% gain over the last month.
2. Earnings Forecasts
Analysts project Q1 EPS of $1.58, down 5.95% year-over-year, on $10.75 billion in sales (+4.34%), with earnings due March 12, 2026. Full-year consensus calls for EPS of $6.49 (+9.63%) on revenue of $42.56 billion (+4.81%).
3. Valuation and Outlook
The stock trades at a Forward P/E of 21.25, below the 28.28 industry average, and carries a PEG ratio of 2.5 versus the sector’s 3.02. Recent consensus EPS estimates rose 0.15% over the past month, supporting its Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).