Dollar General Corporation
DG
Rank in Stocks
#825
Dollar General Corporation is a prominent discount retail chain that offers a... Dollar General Corporation is a prominent discount retail chain that offers a wide array of merchandise across the southern, southwestern, Midwestern, and eastern regions of the United States. Its extensive product assortment primarily features consumable items. This includes household essentials such as paper products, cleaning supplies, and laundry detergents; a wide array of food options, ranging from shelf-stable groceries like cereals, pasta, canned goods, condiments, and baking ingredients, to fresh and refrigerated perishables such as milk, eggs, bread, and frozen foods, as well as alcoholic beverages like beer and wine. The selection further encompasses popular snacks (candies, cookies, crackers, and carbonated drinks), health and beauty aids (over-the-counter medications, personal care items, cosmetics, dental, and foot care products), pet food and supplies, and tobacco products. Beyond consumables, Dollar General offers seasonal merchandise, which includes holiday decorations, toys, electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phone services and accessories, gardening tools, hardware, automotive items, and home office supplies. Customers can also find various home goods, from kitchenware and small appliances to lighting, storage solutions, frames, candles, craft materials, and soft furnishings for the kitchen, bed, and bath. Lastly, the company stocks a selection of apparel, featuring everyday clothing for infants, children, women, and men, along with socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes, and accessories. As of February 25, 2022, Dollar General operated an impressive 18,190 stores spread across 47 U.S. states. Originally established in 1939 as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc., the company adopted its current name, Dollar General Corporation, in 1968. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
Share Price
$134.24
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$29.62B
Change (1 day)
0.46%
Change (1 year)
26.95%
Country
US
Trade Dollar General Corporation (DG)
Category
Consumer Defensive
Dividend history for Dollar General Corporation (DG)
Dollar General Corporation (stock symbol: DG) made a total of 44 dividend payments.
The sum of all dividends (adjusted for stock splits) is : $17.76
Dividend yield (TTM) : 0.0182
The sum of all dividends (adjusted for stock splits) is : $17.76
Dividend yield (TTM) : 0.0182
Dividend payments for Dollar General Corporation (DG) from 2015 to 2026
Annual dividend payments
| Year | Dividend (stock split adjusted) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | $0.59 | -75.00% |
| 2025 | $2.36 | 0.00% |
| 2024 | $2.36 | 33.33% |
| 2023 | $1.77 | -32.44% |
| 2022 | $2.62 | 61.73% |
| 2021 | $1.62 | 15.71% |
| 2020 | $1.40 | 12.00% |
| 2019 | $1.25 | 10.62% |
| 2018 | $1.13 | 44.87% |
| 2017 | $0.78 | -22.00% |
| 2016 | $1.00 | 13.64% |
| 2015 | $0.88 | 0.00% |
List of all dividend payments
| Year | Dividend | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | $0.59 | -75.00% |
| 2025 | $2.36 | 0.00% |
| 2024 | $2.36 | 33.33% |
| 2023 | $1.77 | -32.44% |
| 2022 | $2.62 | 61.73% |
| 2021 | $1.62 | 15.71% |
| 2020 | $1.40 | 12.00% |
| 2019 | $1.25 | 10.62% |
| 2018 | $1.13 | 44.87% |
| 2017 | $0.78 | -22.00% |
| 2016 | $1.00 | 13.64% |
| 2015 | $0.88 | 0.00% |
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