Dollar General Corp has recently released its 10-K report, revealing that it is the largest discount retailer in the United States, with 20,959 stores located in 48 U.S. states and Mexico as of February 27, 2026. The company offers a broad selection of merchandise, including consumable products such as food, paper and cleaning products, health and beauty products, and pet supplies, as well as non-consumable products such as seasonal merchandise, home decor, domestics, and basic apparel. Dollar General Corp was founded in 1939 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
In the "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", Dollar General Corp highlighted its commitment to driving profitable sales growth, capturing growth opportunities, enhancing its position as a low-cost operator, and investing in the growth and development of its teams. The company discussed the impact of macroeconomic factors on its core customers, including unemployment and underemployment rates, inflation, wage growth, changes in federal and state tax policies, interest rates, changes in U.S. and global trade policy, and changes in U.S. government policy and assistance programs.
The company also outlined its strategic initiatives aimed at increasing customer traffic and average transaction amount, enhancing margins through inventory shrink and damage reduction initiatives, capturing growth opportunities through digital tools and technology, and store format innovation. Dollar General Corp reported opening 589 new stores in 2025, including 8 stores in Mexico, and plans to open approximately 450 new stores in 2026. Additionally, the company operates 180 standalone pOpshelf stores, a unique retail concept focused on various categories.
In terms of key performance indicators, Dollar General Corp reported a 3.0% increase in same-store sales in 2025 compared to a 1.4% increase in 2024. The average sales per square foot increased to $270 in 2026 from $263 in 2025, and the inventory turnover improved to 4.5 in 2026 from 4.1 in 2025.
The Results of Operations section revealed that Dollar General Corp achieved a 5.2% increase in net sales, reaching $42,724.4 million in 2025 compared to $40,612.3 million in 2024. The company reported a 34.4% increase in net income, reaching $1,512.3 million in 2025 compared to $1,125.3 million in 2024. Additionally, the diluted earnings per share increased by 34.1% to $6.85 in 2025 from $5.11 in 2024.
Today the company's shares have moved -1.97% to a price of $148.74. For the full picture, make sure to review DOLLAR GENERAL CORP's 10-K report.
