Dollar General Corporation Overview

Company: Dollar General Corporation
CEO: Todd J. Vasos
Symbol: DG
Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Discount Stores
Sector: Consumer Defensive
About

Dollar General Corporation is a prominent discount retail chain that offers a wide array of merchandise across the southern, southwestern, Midwestern, and eastern regions of the United States. Its extensive product assortment primarily features consumable items. Thisludes household essentials such as paper products, cleaning supplies, and laundry detergents; a wide array of food options, ranging from shelf-stable groceries like cereals, pasta, canned goods, condiments, and baking ingredients, to fresh and refrigerated perishables such as milk, eggs, bread, and frozen foods, as well as alcoholic beverages like beer and wine. The selection further encompasses popular snacks (candies, cookies, crackers, and carbonated drinks), health and beauty aids (over-the-counter medications, personal care items, cosmetics, dental, and foot care products), pet food and supplies, and tobacco products. Beyond consumables, Dollar General offers seasonal merchandise, whichludes holiday decorations, toys, electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phone services and accessories, gardening tools, hardware, automotive items, and home office supplies. Customers can also find various home goods, from kitchenware and small appliances to lighting, storage solutions, frames, candles, craft materials, and soft furnishings for the kitchen, bed, and bath. Lastly, the company stocks a selection of apparel, featuring everyday clothing for infants, children, women, and men, along with socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes, and accessories. As of February 25, 2022, Dollar General operated an impressive 18,190 stores spread across 47 U.S. states. Originally established in 1939 as J.L. Turner & Son, the company adopted its current name, Dollar General Corporation, in 1968. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

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Dollar General Corporation (DG)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the CEO of Dollar General Corporation?

Todd J. Vasos is the CEO of Dollar General Corporation.

What industry and sector is Dollar General Corporation in?

Dollar General Corporation operates in the Discount Stores industry and the Consumer Defensive sector.

What are Dollar General Corporation's CIK, SIC, and ISIN codes?

  • CIK (Central Index Key): 0000029534
  • SIC (Standard Industrial Classification):
  • ISIN (International Securities Identification Number): US2566771059

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How many employees does Dollar General Corporation have?

Dollar General Corporation has 194,000 employees.

What is the revenue of Dollar General Corporation?

In fiscal year 2026, Dollar General Corporation generated a revenue of $42.72 Billion.

What is the net income of Dollar General Corporation?

In fiscal year 2026, Dollar General Corporation reported a net income of $1.51 Billion.

What is Dollar General Corporation's biggest product segment?

Consumables is Dollar General Corporation's biggest product segment, representing 82.04% of its total revenue.

When was Dollar General Corporation listed on the stock exchange?

Dollar General Corporation went public on Nov 13, 2009, through its Initial Public Offering (IPO), and it has been 16 years since then.

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What is the ticker symbol of Dollar General Corporation, and where is it listed?

Dollar General Corporation's ticker symbol is DG, and the company is listed on the NYSE stock market exchange.

What is Dollar General Corporation's current stock price?

Dollar General Corporation's current stock price is $113.15 as of Jun 12, 2026.

What is Dollar General Corporation's market capitalization?

As of , Dollar General Corporation's market cap is .

What is Dollar General Corporation's ranking in the world?

Ranked #913among 30,288 companies based on market cap.

Who are the top competitors of Dollar General Corporation?

Competitors of Dollar General Corporation include Costco Wholesale Corporation, Target Corporation and Walmart, and more.