Dollar General Corporation (DG) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1989 to 2025
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DG EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
DG Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% |
| 2024 | 29.6% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| 2023 | 30.3% | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| 2022 | 31.2% | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | 31.6% | 9.4% | 7.0% |
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Dollar General Corporation (DG) Earnings Overview
As of May 7, 2026, Dollar General Corporation (DG) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.51B, reflecting +34.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $6.83 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 3.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, DG's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -8.4%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $2.66B in fiscal 2020.
Dollar General Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 30.7%, operating margin of 5.2%, and net margin of 3.5%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including DLTR ($1.28B net income, 6.6% margin), FIVE ($359M net income, 7.5% margin), WMT ($22.91B net income, 3.1% margin), DG has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare DG vs DLTR →
DG Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
DG Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.51B | +34.4% | $2.20B | $6.85 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| 2024 | $1.13B | -32.3% | $1.71B | $5.11 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| 2023 | $1.66B | -31.2% | $2.45B | $7.55 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| 2022 | $2.42B | +0.7% | $3.33B | $10.68 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | $2.40B | -9.6% | $3.22B | $10.17 | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2020 | $2.66B | +55.0% | $3.55B | $10.62 | 7.9% | 10.5% |
| 2019 | $1.71B | +7.7% | $2.30B | $6.64 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 2018 | $1.59B | +3.3% | $2.12B | $5.97 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 2017 | $1.54B | +23.0% | $2.01B | $5.63 | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| 2016 | $1.25B | +7.4% | $2.06B | $4.43 | 5.7% | 9.4% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DG stock.
Is DG growing earnings?
DG EPS is $6.83, with earnings growth accelerating to +34.1%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of -8.4%. TTM net income reached $1.5B.
What are DG's profit margins?
Dollar General Corporation net margin is +3.5%, with operating margin at +5.2%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are DG's earnings?
DG earnings data spans 1989-2025. The accelerating earnings trend is +34.1% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.