Dollar General Corp (NYSE:DG) announced second quarter 2025 financial results that exceeded analyst expectations and the company increased its full-year guidance.
The discount retailer posted $10.73 billion in revenue for the quarter, edging past the $10.68 billion analyst consensus forecast.
Dollar General’s earnings per share (EPS) for the period, meanwhile, came in at $1.86, surpassing the $1.57 analyst estimate.
“Our improved execution, along with our progress advancing key initiatives, is resonating with both existing and new customers as we further enhance our value and convenience proposition," Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos said in a statement.
“Looking ahead, we believe we have ample opportunity to drive growth and further improve our operating and financial performance, as we continue to work toward achieving the goals laid out in our long-term financial framework.”
Dollar General also raised its fiscal 2025 outlook, saying it now expects EPS in the range of $5.80 to $6.30, compared with previous guidance of $5.20 to $5.80. The analyst forecast was for $5.75.
The company also anticipates 2025 sales to grow 4.3% to 4.8%, up from 3.7% to 4.7% previously.
Dollar General’s same-store sales improved 2.8% during the quarter, and the company expects growth of 2.1% to 2.6% for 2025, compared with its prior forecast of 1.5% to 2.5% growth.
Shares of Dollar General slipped more than 3% to $108 in early Thursday trading.