DGConsumer Defensive · Discount StoresThe 31 Wall Street analysts covering Dollar General Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $126 — +2.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 76 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Dollar General Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (88): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Quality (27): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
Size (8): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DG, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +2.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $140 → $135 |
| 4 June 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 3 June 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 3 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 3 June 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 3 June 2026 | Freedom Broker | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 3 June 2026 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 3 June 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 3 June 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 3 June 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 3 June 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 29 May 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Telsey Advisory Group | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DG appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 79% of US stocks
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Cheaper than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
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Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Zacks Investment Research reports that Target, Costco, Dollar General and Ross Stores are positioned for potential earnings beats this season, citing resilient demand, a focus on value and digital gains.
Why it matters — Dollar General is identified among retailers seen as well positioned for an earnings beat, which is relevant to investors tracking its near-term results.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted the Zacks Earnings ESP tool as a way to identify potential earnings surprises, and listed Dollar General among retail and wholesale stocks that could beat earnings expectations.
Why it matters — For Dollar General watchers, this suggests there may be data-driven signs that the company's upcoming earnings report could exceed analyst forecasts.
Dollar General (DG) shares closed at $122.42 in the most recent trading session, representing a 3.29% decline from the prior trading day. The stock fell more sharply than the broader market.
Why it matters — For DG watchers, the stock's steeper-than-market decline may signal company-specific headwinds or weaker investor sentiment beyond general market conditions.
Zacks Investment Research reported that Dollar General has a strong earnings surprise history and currently possesses the combination of key ingredients needed for a likely earnings beat in its next quarterly report.
Why it matters — DG watchers would care because the company's track record of beating estimates suggests potential for another positive earnings surprise, which could influence investor sentiment around the upcoming report.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted Dollar General as a strong value stock using its Style Scores system, which helps investors identify top-rated stocks based on investing style.
Why it matters — A strong value stock designation from Zacks could draw attention to DG from investors who focus on value-oriented strategies.
The 31 Wall Street analysts covering Dollar General Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $126, with estimates ranging from $90 to $175. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 31 analysts covering Dollar General Corp., 11 rate it a Buy, 19 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Dollar General Corp. 76 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Dollar General Corp. ranks 76 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (88 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 31 analysts implies +2.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Dollar General Corp. 76 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Dollar General Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $90 to $175 over the next 12 months.
Dollar General Corp. returned +9.7% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Dollar General Corporation is a discount retailer that operates a large network of neighborhood general stores across the United States. The company focuses on providing everyday necessities at low prices, targeting convenient, small-format locations primarily in rural and smaller communities.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 13 Aug 2026): "Target & 3 Retail Stocks Poised for an Earnings Beat This Season". Zacks Investment Research reports that Target, Costco, Dollar General and Ross Stores are positioned for potential earnings beats this season, citing resilient demand, a focus on value and digital gains.
Dollar General Corporation is a discount retailer that operates a large network of neighborhood general stores across the United States. The company focuses on providing everyday necessities at low prices, targeting convenient, small-format locations primarily in rural and smaller communities. Its merchandise assortment spans consumables such as food, snacks, paper products, cleaning supplies, and health and beauty aids, as well as basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal items. Dollar General Corporation emphasizes value and convenience, offering a mix of nationally recognized brands and private-label products intended to meet routine household needs. The company serves a broad customer base seeking quick, affordable shopping options close to home, and plays a significant role in the consumer staples and discount retail segments. Founded in 1939 and headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Dollar General Corporation is a prominent player in the U.S. retail market today.
CEO Mr. Todd J. Vasos · 194,000 employees · United States · https://www.dollargeneral.com