Dollar General Declares $0.59 Quarterly Dividend
Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer operating more than 20,000 stores across the U.S., declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share. The dividend is payable April 21, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 7, 2026.
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG), a discount retailer operating more than 20,000 stores across the United States, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share on March 11, 2026. The dividend will be paid on or before April 21, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 7, 2026. Read more dividend announcements.
The board's dividend declaration came as the company reported strong fiscal 2025 results. Net sales increased 5.2% to $42.7 billion for the full year ended January 30, 2026. Same-store sales rose 3.0% for the year.
| Dividend Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Amount | $0.59 per share |
| Record Date | April 7, 2026 |
| Payment Date | April 21, 2026 |
| Declaration Date | March 11, 2026 |
The company noted that while the board currently intends to continue regular cash dividends, future declarations and amounts remain subject to the board's discretion and will depend on operating results, cash requirements, financial condition, and other factors.
Fiscal 2025 Performance
Dollar General reported diluted earnings per share of $6.85 for fiscal 2025, up 34.1% from $5.11 in the prior year. Operating profit increased 28.6% to $2.2 billion. Cash flow from operations rose 21.3% to $3.6 billion.
Fourth quarter results showed particularly strong momentum. Net sales climbed 5.9% to $10.9 billion, while same-store sales increased 4.3%. The quarter's diluted EPS surged 121.8% to $1.93, driven by operating margin expansion.
The retailer opened 581 new U.S. stores and 8 Mexican locations during fiscal 2025, while remodeling 2,000 stores through Project Renovate and 2,254 through Project Elevate. Total merchandise inventories stood at $6.3 billion as of January 30, 2026, down 7.0% per store compared to the prior year.
Capital expenditures totaled $1.2 billion for the year, with $732.0 million allocated to store improvements, upgrades, and remodels. Distribution and transportation projects accounted for $215.3 million. The company did not repurchase any shares during fiscal 2025 as planned.
Fiscal 2026 Outlook
For fiscal year 2026 ending January 29, 2027, Dollar General expects net sales growth between 3.7% and 4.2%. Same-store sales are projected to increase 2.2% to 2.7%. Diluted EPS is forecast in the range of $7.10 to $7.35.