Dollar General Corp. (DG)
Consumer Staples ยท Retail-Variety Stores
Dollar General Corp. (DG) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since November 13, 2009. SentiSense covers Dollar General Corp. in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Variety Stores. Todd Vasos is its chief executive officer. The company reports 194,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.dollargeneral.com.
About Dollar General Corp.
Since its beginning in 1939, Dollar General has grown to become the largest dollar store operator in the United States, with more than 20,000 small-box discount stores across 48 states. The firm generated over $42 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. The retailer maintains a heavy concentration of stores in rural and low-income markets underserved by big-box retailers. Its 11,000 stock-keeping units, including 2,000 priced at $1 or less, span consumables (82% of sales), seasonal items (10%), home products (5%), and apparel (3%). More than 20% of sales are derived from private label.
Latest reported results
Dollar General Corporation reported revenue of $11.29 billion for Q2 FY2026, up 5.2% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,117 institutions reported holding DG, with 215.2 million shares worth $24.8 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.
More on DG
- DG sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Dollar General Corp. leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- DG ownership: all 1,117 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- DG financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q2 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dollar General Corp. do?
Since its beginning in 1939, Dollar General has grown to become the largest dollar store operator in the United States, with more than 20,000 small-box discount stores across 48 states.
What sector is DG in?
SentiSense classifies Dollar General Corp. in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Variety Stores.
Where does DG stock trade?
Dollar General Corp. (DG) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since November 13, 2009.
Who is the CEO of Dollar General Corp.?
Todd Vasos is the chief executive officer of Dollar General Corp..