Dollar General Rises 0.56% on $250M in Volume as 6 Analysts Upgrade Amid 414th Rank in Daily Trading

Dollar General (DG) closed August 12, 2025, with a 0.56% rise in its stock price, as trading volume reached $0.25 billion, ranking 414th in daily equity activity. Analyst sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with 25 firms offering evaluations over the past three months. The majority of recent ratings (16 out of 25) were neutral, while six analysts upgraded their stance to bullish within the last 30 days. The average 12-month price target stands at $114.00, a 14.82% increase from the previous $99.29, reflecting heightened confidence in the company’s valuation potential.

Key analysts have adjusted their price targets, with notable upgrades from Goldman Sachs ($116.00), UBS ($128.00), and Morgan Stanley ($115.00). These adjustments align with broader analyst consensus that Dollar General’s strategic focus on rural markets and low-cost retail models positions it to outperform in the Consumer Staples sector. However, the company’s financial metrics, including a net margin of 3.76% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.21, highlight ongoing challenges in profitability and leverage management.

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