Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.36
Dollar General Corporation (DG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
46.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
11 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
46.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
11 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$2.36
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout46.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout22.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak11 years
3Y CAGR-3.4%
5Y CAGR11.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.5%
1Y Total Return113.8%
5Y Total Return-13.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,66910Y ago$23,31920Y ago$76,559
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Dollar General Corporation distributes 46.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DG has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years, 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: 1.5% dividend yield, 1.5% 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 -13.3%, with dividends contributing 5.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,319 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$10.96
Avg/Payment$0.5480
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Apr 8, 2024 | $0.5900 | — | 1.51% | Apr 23, 2024 |
Annual Dividend History
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.59 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $2.36 | 0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 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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How much dividend does DG pay per share?
Dollar General Corporation (DG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.36 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is DG's dividend safe?
DG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +46.1% and FCF payout ratio of +22.2%. With 11 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is DG a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Dollar General Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 11 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does DG pay dividends?
Dollar General Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.36 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 $8,669 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 +1.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.