Dollar General Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

DG Stock  USD 79.02  0.93  1.16%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Dollar General is Buy with 20 hold recommendations. The current projected Dollar General target price consensus is 89.98 with 32 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Dollar General analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Dollar General vendors, executives, and/or customers. Dollar General recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Dollar General target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation of 2.3888.
Lowest Forecast
81.88
Highest Forecast
99.87
Target Price
89.98
The Dollar General's current Gross Profit is estimated to increase to about 14.2 B, while Pretax Profit Margin is projected to decrease to 0.05. At this time, Dollar General's Other Current Liabilities is most likely to increase significantly in the upcoming years. The Dollar General's current Total Current Liabilities is estimated to increase to about 8.1 B, while Common Stock is projected to decrease to roughly 214.2 M.
  
It's important to approach Dollar General's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Dollar General Target Price Consensus

Dollar target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Dollar General's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   32  Buy
Most Dollar analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Dollar stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Dollar General, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Dollar General Target Price Projection

Dollar General's current and average target prices are 79.02 and 89.98, respectively. The current price of Dollar General is the price at which Dollar General is currently trading. On the other hand, Dollar General's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Dollar General Market Quote on 15th of March 2025

Low Price77.52Odds
High Price79.99Odds

79.02

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Dollar General Target Price

Low Estimate81.88Odds
High Estimate99.87Odds

89.9764

Historical Lowest Forecast  81.88 Target Price  89.98 Highest Forecast  99.87
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Dollar General and the information provided on this page.

Dollar General Analyst Ratings

Dollar General's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Dollar General stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Dollar General's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Dollar General's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Dollar General price targets

Dollar General's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Dollar General's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Dollar General's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Dollar General's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Dollar General Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Dollar General is a key component of Dollar General valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Dollar General.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
77.8980.2982.69
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
71.9683.9286.32
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
1.301.561.79
Details
Please note, it is not enough to conduct a financial or market analysis of a single entity such as Dollar General. Your research has to be compared to or analyzed against Dollar General's peers to derive any actionable benefits. When done correctly, Dollar General's competitive analysis will give you plenty of quantitative and qualitative data to validate your investment decisions or develop an entirely new strategy toward taking a position in Dollar General.

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