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Yield 12m 2.69%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.36
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 11.01%
Overall Dividend Rating 64.91%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.41%
Payout Ratio 46.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 95.1%
Total Return 12m: -34.44%
#9 in Group
Total Return 5y: -44.35%
#9 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
DG 20,371m 2.69% 1.41%
TGT 42,268m 4.74% 5.76%
WMT 743,964m 1.80% 3.89%
PSMT 2,821m 1.33% 2.11%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
DG 20,371m 11.0% 46.2%
PSMT 2,821m 25.3% 47.2%
TGT 42,268m 10.6% 50.3%
WMT 743,964m 2.93% 35.3%

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DG Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-08 2025-04-08 2025-04-22 Quarterly 0.59 0.63%
2025-01-07 2025-01-07 2025-01-21 Quarterly 0.59 0.78%
2024-10-08 2024-10-08 2024-10-22 Quarterly 0.59 0.7%
2024-07-09 2024-07-09 2024-07-23 Quarterly 0.59 0.46%
2024-04-08 2024-04-09 2024-04-23 Quarterly 0.59 0.37%
2024-01-08 2024-01-09 2024-01-23 Quarterly 0.59 0.44%
2023-10-06 2023-10-10 2023-10-24 Quarterly 0.59 0.56%
2023-07-10 2023-07-11 2023-07-25 Quarterly 0.59 0.35%
2023-04-10 2023-04-11 2023-04-25 Quarterly 0.59 7.3% 0.28%
2022-12-30 2023-01-03 2023-01-17 Quarterly 0.55 0.22%
2022-10-03 2022-10-04 2022-10-18 Quarterly 0.55 0.23%
2022-07-01 2022-07-05 2022-07-19 Quarterly 0.55 0.23%
2022-04-04 2022-04-05 2022-04-19 Quarterly 0.55 31% 0.24%
2022-01-03 2022-01-04 2022-01-18 Quarterly 0.42 0.18%
2021-10-04 2021-10-05 2021-10-19 Quarterly 0.42 0.2%
2021-07-02 2021-07-06 2021-07-20 Quarterly 0.42 0.19%
2021-04-05 2021-04-06 2021-04-20 Quarterly 0.42 16.7% 0.21%
2021-01-04 2021-01-05 2021-01-19 Quarterly 0.36 0.17%
2020-10-05 2020-10-06 2020-10-20 Quarterly 0.36 0.17%
2020-07-06 2020-07-07 2020-07-21 Quarterly 0.36 0.19%
2020-04-06 2020-04-07 2020-04-21 Quarterly 0.36 12.5%
2020-01-06 2020-01-07 2020-01-21 Quarterly 0.32
2019-10-07 2019-10-08 2019-10-22 Quarterly 0.32
2019-07-08 2019-07-09 2019-07-23 Quarterly 0.32
2019-04-08 2019-04-09 2019-04-23 Quarterly 0.32 10.3%
2019-01-07 2019-01-08 2019-01-22 Quarterly 0.29
2018-10-05 2018-10-09 2018-10-23 Quarterly 0.29
2018-07-09 2018-07-10 2018-07-24 Quarterly 0.29
2018-04-09 2018-04-10 2018-04-24 Quarterly 0.29 11.5%
2018-01-08 2018-01-09 2018-01-23 Quarterly 0.26
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-10-24 Quarterly 0.26
2017-07-07 2017-07-11 2017-07-25 Quarterly 0.26
2017-04-07 2017-04-11 2017-04-25 Quarterly 0.26 4%
2016-12-19 2016-12-21 2017-01-04 Quarterly 0.25
2016-09-12 2016-09-14 2016-09-28 Quarterly 0.25
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-06-29 Quarterly 0.25
2016-03-24 2016-03-29 2016-04-12 Quarterly 0.25 13.6%
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 2016-01-06 Quarterly 0.22
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.22
2015-06-15 2015-06-17 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.22

DG Dividend FAQ

Does DG pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, DG paid a dividend of 2.36 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-08.

What is the Dividend Yield of DG?

As of April 2025, DG`s dividend yield is 2.69%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.36 USD by the current share price of 93.07.

How often does DG pay dividends?

DG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), DG has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DG?

The next ex-dividend date for Dollar General (DG) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of DG?

DG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.0% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DG?

DG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.41%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Dollar General five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.36) divided by the purchase price five years ago (167.25):

What is the Payout Consistency of DG?

DG Payout Consistency is 95.1%.
Highly consistent: Dollar General has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does DG have a good Dividend Yield?

DG`s 2.69% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DG is 46.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of DG?

DG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.91%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

DG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DG`s Outstanding Shares?

Dollar General`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.52% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -97.5%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Dollar General ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2020-01-09 with a factor of 1:4. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.25.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 318,000,000
2010 325,000,000 +2.2%
2011 345,000,000 +6.15%
2012 345,000,000
2013 334,000,000 -3.19%
2014 324,000,000 -2.99%
2015 306,000,000 -5.56%
2016 295,000,000 -3.59%
2017 282,000,000 -4.41%
2018 273,000,000 -3.19%
2019 266,000,000 -2.56%
2020 258,000,000 -3.01%
2021 250,000,000 -3.1%
2022 236,000,000 -5.6%
2023 226,000,000 -4.24%
2024 220,000,000 -2.65%
2025 220,000,000