Guggenheim Reaffirms Buy Rating on Dollar General (DG) Ahead of Q3 Earnings

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) ranks among the best performing retail stocks in 2025. Guggenheim reaffirmed its $125 price target and Buy rating on Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) on November 28 in anticipation of the retailer’s impending third-quarter earnings announcement. As Dollar General prepares to release its results on December 4, Guggenheim states that it expects “solid, potentially above-consensus” third-quarter earnings and a tightened yet elevated full-year guidance.

During its Q2 earnings call, Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) upped its 2025 forecast, predicting same-store sales growth of 2.1% to 2.6% and net sales growth of 4.3% to 4.8%. The company also estimated that EPS will fall between $5.80 and $6.30.

Guggenheim also has cautious expectations for Dollar General’s 2026 Street results, pointing out that even with a flat EBIT margin, the company should profit from decreasing LIFO and interest costs in addition to a smaller number of shares.

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) operates a chain of neighborhood retail stores that provide affordable, everyday essentials, including food, cleaning supplies, personal care, and health items, to communities, particularly in rural and smaller towns.

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