Dollar General Corporation

Dollar General Corporation reported strong FY 2025 results ending January 30, 2026, with net sales of $42.72 billion, up 5.2% from $40.61 billion in FY 2024. Gross profit rose 9.0% to $13.10 billion, driven by sales growth and improved margins from 29.6% to 30.7%. Operating profit increased 28.6% to $2.20 billion, reflecting SG&A expense growth of 5.8% to $10.90 billion, moderated by efficiency gains. Net income surged 34.4% to $1.51 billion from $1.13 billion, with diluted EPS at $6.85 versus $5.11 prior year. Operating cash flow strengthened to $3.63 billion from $3.00 billion, supporting $1.24 billion in capex and $519.5 million dividends. Balance sheet remains solid with total assets at $30.96 billion, shareholders' equity $8.51 billion, and cash $1.14 billion. Key drivers include consumables sales at $35.05 billion (82% of total), store expansion to 20,959 locations, and focus on low-cost operations. Forward-looking priorities emphasize profitable sales growth, team development, and low-cost leadership amid risks like cybersecurity and litigation.

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