Dollar(US:DG) ZACKSยท2025-11-18 00:16Company Performance - Dollar General's stock closed at $103.15, down 1.1% from the previous trading session, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's loss of 0.92% [1] - Prior to the recent trading day, Dollar General shares had decreased by 1.36%, while the Retail-Wholesale sector gained 0.48% and the S&P 500 increased by 1.48% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The company's earnings report is scheduled for December 4, 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $0.95, indicating a 6.74% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue is expected to reach $10.62 billion, reflecting a 4.25% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $6.13 per share and revenue of $42.5 billion, representing increases of 3.55% and 4.66% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Forecast Revisions - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Dollar General are important as they often indicate changes in short-term business dynamics, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable business outlook [4] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently rates Dollar General at 2 (Buy), with a consensus EPS projection having increased by 0.02% in the last 30 days [6] - Historically, stocks rated 1 have delivered an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [6] Valuation Metrics - Dollar General has a Forward P/E ratio of 17, which is lower than the industry average Forward P/E of 25.89, indicating a potential valuation discount [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.19, compared to the Retail - Discount Stores industry's average PEG ratio of 2.63 [7] Industry Context - The Retail - Discount Stores industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 67, placing it in the top 28% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]