The retailer projects 2.2% to 2.7% same-store sales growth for FY2026 alongside stronger earnings guidance.
Dollar General forecast FY2026 earnings per share between $7.20 and $7.45, reflecting confidence in margin expansion despite recent cost pressures. The company also targeted same-store sales growth of 2.2% to 2.7% for the period.
In Q1 2026, the retailer reported EPS above expectations, driven by operating margin gains that offset higher fuel costs and weather-related disruptions. Prior-year EPS stood at $7.34, with consensus estimates hovering near $7.25 for FY2026.
Management attributed the positive outlook to disciplined cost control and improved inventory management, though macroeconomic uncertainties remain a watch factor.