Dollar General Dividend and Market Update: Key Insights Before Ex-Dividend Date Jul 8, 2025

Dollar General has announced a cash dividend of $0.590 per share, with an ex-dividend date set for Jul 8, 2025. The announcement was made on Jun 2, 2025, and the dividend will be paid out on Jul 22, 2025. This dividend amount is higher than the company's average of the last ten dividends, which stood at $0.390 per share. Previously, Dollar General paid the same dividend amount of $0.590 per share on Apr 22, 2025, also classified as a cash dividend.

Recently, Dollar General has been making strategic moves to bolster its market position. Over the past week, the company announced a notable price reduction strategy aimed at attracting budget-conscious customers, addressing recent challenges in sales performance. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance customer engagement and drive store traffic. Furthermore, Dollar General has rolled out its "7 Days of Savings" event, featuring daily discounts from Jul 6 to Jul 12, 2025, focusing on summer and back-to-school items. This campaign is expected to boost store visits and improve sales figures during this period.

Also, as of late, Dollar General's financial health has shown positive signs, with the company's first-quarter fiscal 2025 results revealing a gross margin increase to 31%, up from 30.2%. This improvement is attributed to effective shrink reduction measures that have been implemented. These financial strides are crucial as Dollar General continues to adapt to an evolving retail landscape. Additionally, Heather Land, a senior director of merchandising, has been recognized for her contributions by being named to the Progressive Grocer Top Women in Grocery list for 2025, highlighting the company's strong leadership team.

As investors consider these developments, it's important to note that the ex-dividend date of Jul 8, 2025, marks the last opportunity for investors to purchase Dollar General stock and be eligible for the upcoming dividend. Any acquisitions made after this date will not qualify for the dividend payout this time.