NYSE$DG
Dollar General Corporation · Q2 2025 earnings
Q2 2025 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Dollar General beat earnings expectations and raised full-year guidance for 2025.
Dollar General delivered strong second-quarter results, with net sales reaching $10.7B and EPS of $1.86. Operating profit and net income both rose year-over-year, and the company raised its full-year guidance based on improved outlook and execution.
- Net sales grew to $10.7B driven by new stores and positive same-store sales.
- Net income rose to $411.4M, reflecting better margins and reduced interest expense.
- EPS increased to $1.86, up from $1.70 a year earlier.
- Company raised full-year guidance for sales and EPS based on Q2 performance.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Dollar General · Revenue · Quarterly
$10.7B
Revenue by segment
Dollar General · $9.46B total across 4 segments · Q3 2023
- Consumables$7.66B+14.3%81.0%
- Seasonal$943M+3.2%10.0%
- Home Products$574M+4.2%6.1%
- Apparel$283M-18.8%3.0%
Forward guidance
Dollar General raised its full-year 2025 financial outlook for sales and EPS, citing strong Q2 performance and improved execution, while acknowledging potential headwinds related to consumer behavior.
Tailwinds
- Net sales growth expected at 4.3% to 4.8%, revised up from prior 3.7% to 4.7%
- Same-store sales growth outlook raised to 2.1% to 2.6%
- EPS guidance increased to $5.80–$6.30, up from $5.20–$5.80
- Continued focus on strategic capital investments and remodels
- Strengthened operational execution supports raised forecast
Headwinds
- Consumer behavior uncertainty remains a consideration
- Increased SG&A expenses could impact profitability
- Store closures partially offset new store growth
- Higher incentive compensation and maintenance costs
- Distribution and inventory markdown pressures continue
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2025
-0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.7%
Avg return
30 days after
49%
30 / 61 earnings
Positive
+16.9%
Q1 2022
Best reaction
-33.0%
Q2 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +5.6% | -9.6% | -20.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +11.5% | +14.2% | +24.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | -2.3% | -0.7% | -8.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | +15.8% | +16.8% | +17.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +6.8% | +8.8% | +19.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.6% | +3.6% | -6.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | -33.0% | -32.3% | -29.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.7% | -3.4% | -5.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | -3.9% | -2.6% | -6.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -5.0% | -7.4% | +1.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | -17.4% | -19.3% | -32.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | -17.4% | -21.9% | -15.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -4.5% | -3.9% | -2.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | -4.6% | -4.0% | -3.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | -4.5% | -3.5% | -2.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | +16.9% | +12.8% | +26.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +8.1% | +6.4% | +17.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.4% | +0.8% | +5.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | -4.0% | -5.0% | -7.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.5% | +0.7% | +6.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.1% | +5.1% | +15.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | -1.9% | -2.8% | -3.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.8% | -2.1% | +2.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.3% | +2.4% | +1.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -7.5% | -2.0% | +7.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | +0.8% | +0.5% | +1.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +10.7% | +10.4% | +13.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | +7.4% | +9.7% | +14.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | -5.6% | -2.9% | +1.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.5% | -8.1% | -3.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.0% | +2.9% | +2.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | -7.5% | -2.4% | +2.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | +7.0% | +4.7% | +7.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.8% | +0.4% | +5.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | -5.5% | -3.1% | +5.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | +7.5% | +2.7% | -1.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.7% | -3.8% | -5.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | -3.6% | -2.1% | -4.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | -17.7% | -17.6% | -21.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | +6.8% | +6.9% | +9.5% | |
| Q4 2015 | +13.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +6.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -8.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -8.8% | — | — |
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