Dollar General shares surge 13.49% after-hours after Q3 earnings beat, raised guidance, and expansion plans drive optimism.

Dollar General surged 13.49% in after-hours trading following the release of its third-quarter 2025 results, which showed 4.6% net sales growth to $10.6 billion, driven by 2.5% same-store sales growth and a 43.8% rise in net income. The company raised its full-year guidance for net sales (4.7%-4.9%) and same-store sales (2.5%-2.7%), reflecting strong customer traffic and market share gains across both consumable and non-consumable categories. Management highlighted disproportionate growth from higher-income households and expansion plans, including 575 new U.S. stores in 2025 and 450 in 2026. Analysts attributed the rally to sustained demand for value-driven retail amid inflationary pressures, with Dollar General benefiting from a shift in consumer behavior toward budget-conscious spending. The stock’s sharp post-earnings jump aligned with broader optimism about the company’s ability to capitalize on economic uncertainty and expand its footprint.