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Dollar General Corp Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

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DG dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.5900
Forward Dividend yield
1.51%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

DG dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
1.65%
Industry
2.15%
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

DG dividend payout ratio

Dollar General Corp paid out 31.2% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
68.8%
Payout ratio
31.2%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

DG vs Discount Store Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
DG1.65%Yes0+31.20%
DLTRN/AN/A0.00%
BJN/AN/A0.00%
OLLIN/AN/A0.00%
PSMT2.50%Yes0+26.10%
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DG dividend dates

Last dividend payment date
Apr 23, 2024
Last ex-dividend date
Apr 8, 2024

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Dollar General Dividends FAQ

Does Dollar General pay a dividend?

Yes, DG has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Dollar General's Dividend Payment Date?

Dollar General's last dividend payment date was on 2024-04-23, when Dollar General shareholders who owned DG shares before 2024-04-08 received a dividend payment of $0.5900 per share. Dollar General's next dividend payment date has not been announced yet. Add DG to your watchlist to be reminded of DG's next dividend payment.

Is Dollar General's dividend stable?

Yes, DG's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does Dollar General have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, DG's past year earnings per share was $7.57, and their annual dividend per share is $2.36. DG's dividend payout ratio is 31.2%, which is sustainable.

How much is Dollar General's dividend?

DG pays a dividend of $2.36 per share. DG's annual dividend yield is 1.65%. Dollar General's dividend is lower than the US industry average of 2.15%, and it is lower than the US market average of 4.14%.

What is Dollar General's Ex-Dividend Date?

Dollar General's previous ex-dividend date was on 2024-04-08. Dollar General shareholders who own DG stock before this date received Dollar General's last dividend payment of $0.5900 per share on 2024-04-23. Dollar General's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Add DG to your watchlist to be reminded before DG's ex-dividend date.

Is Dollar General's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, DG's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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