Dollar General Sees $10.78B Q4 Sales, $1.61 EPS With Positive ESP
Dollar General forecasts fourth-quarter revenues of $10.78 billion, up 4.6% year-over-year, and EPS of $1.61, down 4.2% from last year. The retailer's Earnings ESP of +5.37%, Zacks Rank #3 and a 22.9% average surprise rate suggest a strong chance of topping estimates.
1. Fourth-Quarter 2025 Forecast
Dollar General projects fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 revenues of $10.78 billion, reflecting 4.6% growth year-over-year, while earnings per share are expected at $1.61, marking a 4.2% decline from the prior-year quarter.
2. Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank Positioning
The company’s Earnings ESP stands at +5.37%, paired with a Zacks Rank #3, indicating an above-average probability of an upside earnings surprise at the upcoming report.
3. Track Record of Earnings Surprises
Over the trailing four quarters, Dollar General has delivered an average earnings surprise of 22.9%, underscoring its history of outperforming consensus estimates.