$DG
Dollar General Corp.
XNYS•Consumer Staples•Retail-Variety Stores
Why is DG down today? It is at $126.76 (-0.14%), and our scanner flagged it 29 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment DG spikes, and full due diligence on DG — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $126.76
- Change today
- -0.14%
- Previous close
- $126.94
- 52-week range
- $95.11 – $158.23
- Market cap
- $28.00B
- Dividend yield
- 1.86% ($2.36)
- Institutional own.
- 99.9%
- Total held
- 100.0%
- Short interest
- 8.1M ▼ -2% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
- Days to cover
- 3.1d
- Avg daily volume
- 3.3M
- Next earnings
- Aug 27 · in 21d (before open)
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Retail-Variety Stores
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5m
- 0.5x
- 15m
- 1.0x
- 1h
- 1.0x
- 1D
- 0.0x
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Why is $DG moving today?
Here is the latest on DG from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for DG today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
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DG stock FAQ
Why is $DG moving today?
Here is the latest on DG from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for DG today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
What is the DG stock price today?
DG last traded at $126.76, down 0.14% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
When does DG report earnings?
Dollar General Corp. (DG) is next expected to report earnings on Thursday, August 27, 2026 (before open), about 21 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.
Does DG pay a dividend?
Yes. DG currently has a dividend yield of about 1.86% ($2.36 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live DG alerts?
The DG Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged DG 29 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is DG on?
DG (Dollar General Corp.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $28.00B in the RETAIL-VARIETY STORES sector.
Is DG good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge DG for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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