Dollar Gen (NYSE:DG) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2024-12-05. Here’s a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Dollar Gen will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.95.
Investors in Dollar Gen are eagerly awaiting the company’s announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It’s worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
Historical Earnings Performance
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.09, which was followed by a 1.26% drop in the share price the next day.
Here’s a look at Dollar Gen’s past performance and the resulting price change:
Quarter
Q2 2024
Q1 2024
Q4 2023
Q3 2023
EPS Estimate
1.79
1.57
1.75
1.19
EPS Actual
1.70
1.65
1.83
1.26
Price Change %
-1.0%
7.000000000000001%
1.0%
-4.0%
Performance of Dollar Gen Shares
Shares of Dollar Gen were trading at $79.02 as of December 03. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 40.27%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely a little upset going into this earnings release.
Analyst Views on Dollar Gen
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Dollar Gen.
The consensus rating for Dollar Gen is Neutral, based on 9 analyst ratings. With an average one-year price target of $88.67, there’s a potential 12.21% …