Dollar General is a leading discount retailer that operates a vast network of stores across the United States
The company specializes in providing a wide range of everyday household items, including groceries, cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, and seasonal goods, all at affordable prices. By focusing on smaller-store formats located in rural and suburban areas, Dollar General aims to make shopping convenient and accessible for its customers, often emphasizing value and budget-conscious shopping experiences. The company has built a reputation for its commitment to low prices and a straightforward shopping environment, appealing to a diverse demographic of consumers seeking essential products.
Retailers are adapting their business models as technology changes how people shop. Still, demand can be volatile as the industry is exposed to the ups and downs of consumer spending.
This has stirred some uncertainty lately as retail stocks have tumbled by 15.8% over the past six months. This performance was particularly disheartening since the S&P 500 held steady.
Dollar General's Q4 earnings exceeded expectations, posting a 1.2% comp growth and a revenue of $10.30 billion. The company sees 2025 EPS of $5.10-$5.80, below consensus. Analysts cite macro challenges, rising labor costs, and store closures as concerns.
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Shares of discount retailer Dollar General (NYSEDG)
jumped 8.5% in the pre-market session after the company reported decent fourth-quarter results, which beat analysts' same-store sales expectations. While EPS missed, this was due to impairment charges totaling $214 million related to the store portfolio optimization review.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets before the opening bell on Thursday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's pre-market session.
Dollar General shares rise in premarket trading after reporting a 4.5% sales growth for Q4, reaching $10.304 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share, while plans to close 96 Dollar General stores and 45 pOpshelf stores.
