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Dollar General Corporation (DG) stock analysis
SKIP 9% confidence · analysed Oct 5, 2026
On Oct 5, 2026, our model rated Dollar General Corporation (DG) SKIP with 9% confidence at a price of $118.75. That means the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 35. Momentum is soft: below the neutral 50 line, but not yet oversold.
MACD is below its signal line, so short-term momentum is pointing down.
The price is below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of a downtrend.
Volume is only 0.2x its 20-day average; light trading makes the latest move less convincing.
Trend structure and money flow
Market structure: ranging / no clear structure.
The most recent swing high is $156.68 and the swing low is $99.06; traders often treat these as resistance and support.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 1.49, which looks reasonably priced for its growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 3.9% and revenue growth of +5.2%.
In its latest quarter it earned $2.48 per share, which beat the $2.01 analysts expected, with revenue +5.2% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 2.4 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "buy", with an average price target of $140.93.
The next earnings report is expected around Dec 3, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
The model's one-paragraph read
No clear edge (SKIP) — composite score -0.09 (SKIP). Technicals: RSI 34.55, MACD bearish, price below SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 1.49, margin 3.9%, revenue growth 5.2%. Financial results: YoY revenue +5.2%, last EPS surprise +23.4%, next earnings 2026-12-03. Smart Money Concepts: ranging / no clear structure. Reference price $118.41; no trade levels (SKIP).
Past ratings for DG
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | SKIP | 9% | $118.75 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DG a buy right now?
As of Oct 5, 2026, our automated model rates Dollar General Corporation (DG) SKIP with 9% confidence: the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
When does Dollar General Corporation report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Dec 3, 2026.
What does a SKIP rating mean?
A SKIP rating means the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way.
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