Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.35
Dollar General Corporation (DG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
34.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
DG Dividend Income Check
Safety
34.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is rising.
DG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$2.35
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout34.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout16.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-3.4%
5Y CAGR11.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.0%
1Y Total Return26.8%
5Y Total Return-41.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,83510Y ago$16,04220Y ago$59,265
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
DG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
DG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Dollar General Corporation distributes 34.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 16.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
DG does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -3.4% and 5-year CAGR of 11.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 2.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -41.7%, with dividends contributing 5.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,042 today.
DG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$11.13
Avg/Payment$0.5565
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026Latest | $0.5900 | — | 1.95% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | $0.5900 | — | 1.63% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 2.45% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 2.09% | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 2.69% | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 3.18% | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | $0.5900 | — | 2.82% | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | $0.5900 | — | 1.84% | Jul 23, 2024 |
DG Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
34.4% payout
Streak
0Y
11.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.0%
#3 of 5
WMT
TGT
COST
KRDG Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.18 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $2.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.85 | 34.5% | 2.90x | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $2.36 | 33.3% | 4 | $5.11 | 46.2% | 2.17x | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $1.77 | -32.4% | 3 | $7.55 | 23.4% | 4.27x | 0.8% |
| 2022 | $2.62 | 61.7% | 5 | $10.68 | 24.5% | 4.08x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $1.62 | 15.7% | 4 | $10.17 | 15.9% | 6.28x | 0.8% |
| 2020 | $1.40 | 12.0% | 4 | $10.62 | 13.2% | 7.59x | 0.7% |
| 2019 | $1.25 | 10.6% | 4 | $6.64 | 18.8% | 5.31x | 0.6% |
| 2018 | $1.13 | 44.9% | 4 | $5.97 | 18.9% | 5.28x | 0.5% |
| 2017 | $0.78 | -22.0% | 3 | $5.63 | 13.9% | 7.22x | 0.4% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DG stock.
How much dividend does DG pay per share?
Dollar General Corporation (DG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.35 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is DG's next ex-dividend date?
DG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is DG's dividend safe?
DG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +34.4% and FCF payout ratio of +16.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has DG increased its dividend?
DG has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.0%.
How often does DG pay dividends?
Dollar General Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.35 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DG five years ago would be worth approximately $5,835 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.