Dollar General Corporation (DG)

Dollar General topped EPS expectations while revenue came in line, with results for the second fiscal quarter of 2026 reported on August 27, 2026 showing revenue up 5.2% to about $11.3 billion. On the bottom line, EPS of $2.48 topped the $2.01 estimate (+23.4%) and rose 33.3% from $1.86 a year ago, while net income climbed 33.8% to roughly $550 million (up from about $411 million). Profitability held up with gross margin at ~33% and operating margin near 7%, alongside gross profit of about $3.7 billion and operating income of roughly $769 million. The quarter also generated operating cash flow of about $781 million, and the company paid roughly $130 million in dividends. Consensus for the next period calls for EPS of $1.40 on revenue of $11.115 billion.