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
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Category
Consumer Defensive
Operating Margin for Dollar General Corporation (DG)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 5.59%
According to Dollar General Corporation latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 5.59%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 6.32%.
Operating Margin history for Dollar General Corporation from 2001 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 5.59% | 32.46% |
| 2025 | 4.22% | -33.23% |
| 2024 | 6.32% | -28.10% |
| 2023 | 8.79% | -6.59% |
| 2022 | 9.41% | -10.64% |
| 2021 | 10.53% | 26.87% |
| 2020 | 8.30% | 0.48% |
| 2019 | 8.26% | -3.39% |
| 2018 | 8.55% | -8.95% |
| 2017 | 9.39% | -1.47% |
| 2016 | 9.53% | 1.82% |
| 2015 | 9.36% | -5.65% |
| 2014 | 9.92% | -3.97% |
| 2013 | 10.33% | 2.58% |
| 2012 | 10.07% | 3.07% |
| 2011 | 9.77% | 20.92% |
| 2010 | 8.08% | 45.59% |
| 2009 | 5.55% | 106.32% |
| 2008 | 2.69% | -0.74% |
| 2007 | 2.71% | -58.63% |
| 2006 | 6.55% | -9.90% |
| 2005 | 7.27% | -2.28% |
| 2004 | 7.44% | -0.80% |
| 2003 | 7.50% | 6.84% |
| 2001 | 7.02% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.39% | -99.21% |
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| 3.85% | -99.31% |
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| 5.59% | -99.00% |
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| 0.00% | - |
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| 0.00% | - |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.