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With more than 20,000 locations, Dollar General's banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged and perishable food, tobacco, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or less.

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However, some investors argue these rate cuts might have been priced into stocks like Costco and Walmart Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wmt#NYSE">WMT</a>). However, some of this momentum has not worked its way through stocks like Dollar General Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dg#NYSE">DG</a>), which supposedly offer more value to the consumer. In today&#39;s economy, value isn&#39;t enough. Markets seem to prefer economies of scale and big enough cash flows to enable management to reinvest in technology and efficiency.
The consumer staples sector could become the main preference for investors during this consumer uncertainty, the question becomes whether Costco can still deliver more upside after pricing in interest rate cuts and trading as high as a 55.0x price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio today. This can be answered by comparing the recent company results to what Wall Street analysts now expect to see out of the company moving forward.
<h2>Costco Stock&#39;s Strong Financials Set High Expectations for Future Growth</h2>
Starting with the most common driver, the top line. Costco delivered a net increase in revenues of 1.0% over the past 12 months, which may have been enough to lower the stock since inflation over the year was clearly above what Costco managed to push out in revenues.
However, the way revenues grew is more important than the net. Comparable sales rose by 5.4%, a retail sector metric indicating whether growth is coming from opening new locations or from higher demand and traffic in existing stores. Considering that traffic was up 6.4% in the year for Costco stores, investors can assume the latter is the case.
Another interesting metric investors should pay attention to in these wholesale value businesses is whether management is shifting with the times. Costco reports an 18.9% growth in e-commerce sales, meaning they are aware of consumer preferences and trends today and are making suitable investments to position Costco for this wave.
This shift in volume and technology drove the company&#39;s gross margin higher, to 11%, compared to 10.6% last year. This may not seem like much on a percentage basis, but it was enough to drive the bottom-line net income to $2.35 billion, or 9% higher.
Here is what investors can take away from Costco&#39;s trends when in doubt. Membership users grew to 76.2 million this quarter, or 7.3% over last year, driving subscription revenue higher by 6.5% to amplify the stock&#39;s potential for stable and predictable cash flows in the future.
The only negative factor working against Costo is its valuation. Some argue that some stocks are expensive for a reason, and while Costco does have enough quality and growth to justify higher multiples, here&#39;s what Wall Street has to say about it potentially being too high.
<h2>Wall Street&#39;s Outlook on Costco Stock and Its Future Growth Potential</h2>
The camp is divided, as most Wall Street analysts now have a consensus price target of only $874.6 for Costco stock, which is basically where it trades today, plus or minus 1.5%. Willing to stand out from the pack, those at Goldman Sachs had something else in mind.
These analysts see a $995 share valuation for Costco stock, calling for a further upside of 13.8% from where it trades today. Goldman is not alone in taking a view for further upside in Costco stock, though. Despite the recent price action, bearish traders decided to step away from this name over the past month.
Costco stock&#39;s short interest declined by 2.9% during this period, showing signs of potential bearish capitulation today. More than that, those at Legal &amp; General Group decided to boost their holdings in Costco stock by 2.5% as of August 2024, bringing their net investment up to $3.1 billion today.
All of these new bulls may have been looking at Wall Street&#39;s earnings per share (EPS) growth forecasts, which now point to Costco swinging to $5.58 for next year, up from today&#39;s $5.15, which calls for a 13.6% annual growth rate.
Regarding sentiment, it looks like markets are justified in paying a premium for Costco stock, considering where the company fundamentals have been headed lately. However, recent volatility might shake off a few of the late buyers in Costco stock, an event new buyers might want to watch out for as a potential dip buying opportunity.
The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/originals/can-costco-stock-hit-new-highs-as-interest-rates-drop/">Can Costco Stock Hit New Highs as Interest Rates Drop?</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.

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The off-price trend has taken the retail wholesale sector by storm in the current economic climate. Consumers are trying to stretch their dollars but don&#39;t want to sacrifice quality. This rules out low-quality and low-price outlets like Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dltr#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) or even Dollar General Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dg#NYSE">DG</a>), which sells its items for more than $1, &nbsp;where you get what you pay for in terms of cost and quality. It&#39;s the perfect storm environment for leading off-brand retailer The TJX Cos. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tjx#NYSE">TJX</a>), who operates popular off-price stores like TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshalls.
<h2>The Rise of Off-Price Retailers and Gamification of Treasure Hunting </h2>
Off-price retailers are stores that sell brand-name merchandise at deeply discounted prices, often between 20% to 60% off regular retail prices. Since they buy opportunistically in bulk, their inventory is always changing based on availability rather than seasonality. This creates a &lsquo;treasure hunting&#39; effect that gamifies shopping for bargain hunters, never knowing what great deals they may find on any given day. Off-price retailers fulfill the need to get the most bang for the buck without sacrificing quality.
Some of the most popular off-price retailers include Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rost#NASDAQ">ROST</a>), Burlington Stores Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/burl#NYSE">BURL</a>), and Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jwn#NYSE">JWN</a>) Nordstrom Rack department stores, which now outnumber its full-price namesake locations.
<h2>TJX Companies Portfolio of Brands </h2>
TJX is the world&#39;s leading off-price apparel and home fashion retailer, with over 4,900 stores located throughout nine countries on three continents. While the most popular brands are TJ Maxx, Marshalls (Marmaxx), and HomeGoods in the United States, their other brands, Sierra, Winners, HomeSense, and TJ Maxx variations (TJX Canada and TJX International Europe and Australia), are popular in other countries. TJX is also investing $360 million for a 35% stake in Brands For Less, a major off-price retailer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia with over 100 stores.
Marmaxx, which combines TJ Max and Marshalls fashion apparel stores, saw 5% YoY comparable sales in the fiscal second quarter of 2025, on top of the 8% YoY comp sales from the year-ago period. HomeGoods comp sales rose 2% YoY on top of the 4% YoY comp sales last year. TJX Canada saw 2% YoY growth to $1.24 billion. TJX International, comprised of Australia and Europe, saw 4% YoY sales to $1.68 billion in the second quarter.
<h2>TJX Keeps the Momentum Flowing Into the Holiday Season</h2>
In its fiscal second-quarter 2025 earnings report, TJX beat consensus analyst estimates by 4 cents, reporting 92 cents. Revenues rose 5.6% YoY to $13.47 billion, beating $13.31 billion consensus estimates. Same-store sales (SSS) rose 4% YoY, nicely beating its guidance range of 2% to 3% YoY, completely driven by increased customer transactions. Pre-tax margin rose 50 bps to 10.9%, up from 10.4% last year. Total inventories were $6.5 billion, down from $6.4 billion in the year-ago period. TJX bought back $559 million in stock and ended the quarter with $5.3 billion in cash. The company opened its 5,000th store in the quarter.
<h2>TJX Issues Forecasts </h2>
For the third quarter of 2024, TJX sees EPS of $1.06 to $1.08, which is why of the $1.10 consensus estimates. Same-store comps are expected to be between 2% and 3%.
Full-year fiscal 2025 EPS is expected to be between $4.09 and $4.13 versus $4.03 and $4.13 consensus estimates. Full-year comps are expected to be 3% from 2% to 3%.
TJX CEO Ernie Herrman commented, &quot;The third quarter is off to a strong start, and we have numerous plans underway to drive traffic and sales. Availability of quality branded merchandise is excellent, and we are confident we will have an exciting assortment of fresh goods across all of our stores and online throughout the fall and holiday selling seasons.&quot;
<h2>TJX Stock Is in a Symmetrical Triangle Pattern</h2>
A symmetrical triangle pattern precedes a breakout or breakdown. It&#39;s comprised of a converging descending upper trendline and ascending lower trendline connected at the apex point. The breakout or breakdown occurs ahead of reaching the apex point.
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TJX gapped to $117.91 following its fiscal Q2 2025 earnings release. After peaking at $121.09, TJX formed a series of lower highs and higher lows, making up the two divergence trendlines meeting at the apex point near the upper gap-fill level of $117.91. The daily anchored VWAP is at $115.55. The daily relative strength index (RSI) has been trending lower to the 52-band. Fibonacci (Fib) pullback support levels are at $113.49, $110.62, $107.82, and $103.89.
TJX&#39;s average consensus price target is $126.76, and its highest analyst price target&nbsp;is&nbsp;$148. Analysts have given it 13 Buy ratings and 3 Hold ratings.
Actionable Options Strategies: Bullish investors can buy on pullbacks using cash-secured puts to take advantage of the elevated premiums at the fib pullback support levels to buy the dip and write covered calls to execute a <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/learn/options-how-to-execute-the-wheel-strategy-for-options-income/">wheel strategy</a> for income in addition to the 1.28% annual dividend yield.
The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/tjx-stock-a-buying-opportunity-before-the-holiday-rush/">TJX Stock: A Buying Opportunity Before the Holiday Rush</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.

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When the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to lower the federal funds rate by 50 basis points&mdash;rather than a widely expected 25&mdash;at its September meeting, the S&amp;P 500 continued its seemingly optimistic path skyward to fresh record highs. Many investors had already factored an anticipated rate cut into their calculations, helping to push the market upward throughout most of this month.
However, while the broad response to news of the rate cut was largely positive, the immediate and medium-term impact of the FOMC&#39;s decision on individual companies is more difficult to forecast. Some industries&mdash;homebuilding and manufacturing&mdash;tend to be highly sensitive to interest rate fluctuations and could see early benefits from lowered rates. <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/dont-miss-these-3-retail-stocks-for-fall-gains/">Retail is another industry that investors typically view as being attuned</a> to shifts in the funds rate. Higher interest rates make customers less likely to spend their money.
In the <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/articles/even-dollar-store-chains-are-seeing-a-pullback-by-customers-as-higher-prices-squeeze-the-vulnerable-2024-09-04/">discount retail space</a>, however, the situation is likely more complex. Companies like Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dltr#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>), Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dg#NYSE">DG</a>), and Five Below Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/five#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) have faced earnings misses and other significant challenges in recent quarters, even as the broader market has reached new highs.
<h3>Increased Traffic But Declining Transaction Amount</h3>
In Dollar General&#39;s second-quarter earnings call, CEO Todd Vasos highlighted the company&#39;s 1% year-over-year increase in customer traffic compared to a modest decline in the average transaction amount. In its second-quarter report, Dollar Tree pointed to weak demand from its family Dollar brand&#39;s lower-income core customer base.
These results point to the challenges facing traditional customers for many discount retailers&mdash;individuals and families with lower incomes have been particularly impacted by many quarters of high inflation paired with relatively high interest rates. With the price of many items higher than it was just a few quarters ago, customers have turned to utilizing credit cards for purchases&mdash;Dollar General has said that about a third of its customers reported having at least one credit card at its spending limit, with more household necessity purchases being made using credit cards.
Lower-income customers have found discount retailers to be a comparably affordable shopping option, as evidenced by the slight uptick in customer traffic referenced above.
However, with paychecks being stretched farther, these customers are more likely to focus only on basic necessities, and sales for product categories, including seasonal home goods and apparel, have fallen. <a href="https://corporate.dollartree.com/news-media/press-releases/detail/271/dollar-tree-inc-reports-results-for-the-second-quarter">Dollar Tree reported that consumables sales were up</a> in the latest quarter, helping to improve gross margin.
<h3>Rate Cut May Help, But Not Immediately</h3>
A federal funds rate cut could lead to a lower prime rate and potentially lower credit card interest rates. Given a shift toward increased credit card usage to cover shortfalls in monthly budgets, this could have a positive impact on spenders. However, there is no guarantee that card issuers will lower their rates in tandem with the FOMC, and any positive impact on consumers will likely be minimized and not immediate.
Similarly, cash-strapped consumers looking for higher-paying jobs may find that the rate cut eventually leads to a stronger pool of available positions as companies can better afford loans that allow them to expand their operations. But again, any impact on individual customers will likely be indirect and delayed. And the real impact of the Fed&#39;s rate cut on unemployment levels, which have been rising throughout the year, remains to be seen as well.
<h3>Period Of Adjustment For Discount Retailers</h3>
Analysts across Wall Street are viewing <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/compare-stocks/retail-stocks/">discount retailers</a> with hesitation in the midst of a challenging macroeconomic environment punctuated by the Fed&#39;s rate cut. Most ratings for Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and Five Below suggest that investors hold these stocks, as all three companies lowered full-year guidance in their most recent earnings reports.
At the same time, the average price targets for each of these firms also suggest that investors believe there is potential for stock improvement given a sufficient timeframe and depending on the realized impact of the rate cut. Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and Five Below shares have upside potential of 28.2%, 32.4%, and 16.5%, respectively.
Investors should also remember that, with prices on many goods remaining high, discount retailers offer a value proposition that may continue to entice new customers. For instance, Gen Z and millennial customers have <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/gen-z-discount-stores-tjmaxx-burlington-stocks-bank-of-america-2024-9">flocked to discount stores</a> in search of more competitive deals.
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Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez downgrades Dollar Gen (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) from Neutral to Sell and lowers the price target from $91 to $73.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Dollar Gen (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DG usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 11 extraordinary options activities for Dollar Gen. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 27% leaning bullish and 45% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $556,488, and 5 are calls, amounting to $228,250.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $80.0 to $105.0 for Dollar Gen during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Dollar Gen stands at 251.0, with a total volume reaching 2,420.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Dollar Gen, situated within the strike price corridor from $80.0 to $105.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Dollar Gen 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727280031_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>DG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$2.22</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$2.21</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$331.5K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
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<td>DG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$4.65</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$76.7K</td>
<td>53</td>
<td>167</td>
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<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.61</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$56.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>200</td>
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<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$55.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>100</td>
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<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>25</td>
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<h3>About Dollar Gen</h3>
With more than 20,000 locations, Dollar General's banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged and perishable food, tobacco, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or less.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Dollar Gen, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Dollar Gen Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,067,043, with DG's price up by 0.25%, positioned at $85.2.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 71 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Dollar Gen</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $102.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Gordon Haskett lowers its rating to Hold with a new price target of $90. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Underperform rating on Dollar Gen with a target price of $95. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Raymond James continues to hold a Outperform rating for Dollar Gen, targeting a price of $120. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Dollar Gen, targeting a price of $102. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Telsey Advisory Group downgraded its rating to Market Perform, setting a price target of $103. 
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In the last three months, 23 analysts have published ratings on Dollar Gen (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">11</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Dollar Gen, presenting an average target of $116.09, a high estimate of $170.00, and a low estimate of $85.00. Experiencing a 21.1% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $147.14. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727121676_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Dollar Gen among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Karen Short</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karen Short</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Koji Ikeda</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Boss</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Lasser</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kelly Bania</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bobby Griffin</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Montani</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Chukumba</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chuck Grom</td>
<td>Gordon Haskett</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Simeon Gutman</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Feldman</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Chukumba</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Graja</td>
<td>Argus Research</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Montani</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$148.00</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Chukumba</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Dollar Gen. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Dollar Gen compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Dollar Gen's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Dollar Gen's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DG/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Dollar Gen analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Dollar Gen</h2>
With more than 20,000 locations, Dollar General's banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged and perishable food, tobacco, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or less.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Dollar Gen's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Dollar Gen's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 July, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 4.23%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Dollar Gen's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 3.66%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Dollar Gen's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 5.25%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Dollar Gen's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.19%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Dollar Gen's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 2.51. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Assessing Dollar Gen: Insights From 23 Financial Analysts

Melius Research analyst Karen Short initiates coverage on Dollar Gen (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) with a Hold rating and announces Price Target of $85.

Initiation

Melius Research Initiates Coverage On Dollar Gen with Hold Rating, Announces Price Target of $85

Revealing a significant insider sell on September 19, Steven R Deckard, EVP at Dollar Gen (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000029534/000106299324016770//Archives/edgar/data/29534/000106299324016770/0001062993-24-016770-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday showed that Deckard sold 2,010 shares of Dollar Gen. The total transaction amounted to $174,194. 
In the Friday's morning session, Dollar Gen's shares are currently trading at $85.6, experiencing a down of 1.04%.
<h3>Delving into Dollar Gen's Background</h3>
With more than 20,000 locations, Dollar General's banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged and perishable food, tobacco, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or less.
<h3>Financial Insights: Dollar Gen</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Dollar Gen's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 4.23% as of 31 July, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Staples sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Navigating Financial Profits:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: With a high gross margin of 29.96%, the company demonstrates effective cost control and strong profitability relative to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Dollar Gen's EPS is a standout, portraying a positive bottom-line trend that exceeds the industry average with a current EPS of 1.7.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Dollar Gen's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 2.51. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
Navigating Market Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Dollar Gen's P/E ratio of 13.45 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 0.48, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio lower than industry benchmarks at 11.93, Dollar Gen presents an attractive value opportunity.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Navigating the Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
It's important to note that insider transactions alone should not dictate investment decisions, but they can provide valuable insights.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Navigating the World of Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Trades

Dollar Gen EVP Trades $174K In Company Stock

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Dollar Gen. Our analysis of options history for Dollar Gen (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) revealed 9 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 44% of traders were bullish, while 44% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $588,385, and 4 were calls, valued at $391,647.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $70.0 to $105.0 for Dollar Gen over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Dollar Gen's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Dollar Gen's whale activity within a strike price range from $70.0 to $105.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Dollar Gen Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726691582_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$345.4K</td>
<td>588</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">385</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.45</td>
<td>$13.05</td>
<td>$13.05</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$261.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.35</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$11.75</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$105.7K</td>
<td>588</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$78.4K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.75</td>
<td>$8.75</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$68.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">78</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dollar Gen</h3>
With more than 20,000 locations, Dollar General's banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged and perishable food, tobacco, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or less.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Dollar Gen, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Dollar Gen's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,489,659, the price of DG is up 0.99% at $86.86. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 78 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Dollar Gen</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $112.4.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their In-Line rating on Dollar Gen, maintaining a target price of $100. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Dollar Gen with a target price of $130. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Goldman Sachs keeps a Buy rating on Dollar Gen with a target price of $122. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Raymond James keeps a Outperform rating on Dollar Gen with a target price of $120. </li>
<li>An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Market Perform rating on Dollar Gen, which currently sits at a price target of $90. </li>
</ul>
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Dollar Gen

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Dollar Gen (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DG usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 16 extraordinary options activities for Dollar Gen. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 31% leaning bullish and 56% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $142,112, and 12 are calls, amounting to $608,108.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $40.0 to $115.0 for Dollar Gen over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Dollar Gen's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Dollar Gen's whale trades within a strike price range from $40.0 to $115.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Dollar Gen Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726159099_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.17</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$2.17</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$153.6K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>709</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$109.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>308</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$60.3K</td>
<td>959</td>
<td>99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$44.8</td>
<td>$43.8</td>
<td>$43.8</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>54</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$41.8K</td>
<td>545</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dollar Gen</h3>
With more than 20,000 locations, Dollar General's banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged and perishable food, tobacco, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or less.
In light of the recent options history for Dollar Gen, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Dollar Gen Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,002,248, with DG's price up by 3.56%, positioned at $83.44.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 84 days.</li>
</ul>
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A Closer Look at Dollar Gen's Options Market Dynamics

These ten large-cap stocks were the worst performers in August. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) stock lost 34.89% in August. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40602417" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">delayed filing its 10-K</a>.</li>
<li>Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) stock decreased 30.95%. The company posted worse-than-expected second-quarter earnings, and many analysts cut the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40656935" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target on the stock</a>.</li>
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Dollar Gen (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DG usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Dollar Gen. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 25% leaning bullish and 50% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $160,315, and 5 are calls, amounting to $587,120.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $55.0 to $95.0 for Dollar Gen during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Dollar Gen options trades today is 443.29 with a total volume of 984.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Dollar Gen's big money trades within a strike price range of $55.0 to $95.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Dollar Gen Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725653788_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$5.75</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$446.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">794</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.62</td>
<td>$1.26</td>
<td>$1.5</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">80</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">670</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$14.05</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$51.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">110</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.25</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$38.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">559</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.75</td>
<td>$17.2</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$34.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">223</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dollar Gen</h3>
With more than 20,000 locations, Dollar General's banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged and perishable food, tobacco, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or less.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Dollar Gen, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Dollar Gen Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 6,185,810, the price of DG is up 2.85% at $82.7. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 90 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Dollar Gen</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $125.2.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Evercore ISI Group has decided to maintain their In-Line rating on Dollar Gen, which currently sits at a price target of $100. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for Dollar Gen, targeting a price of $108. </li>
<li>An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group persists with their Outperform rating on Dollar Gen, maintaining a target price of $168. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Truist Securities continues to hold a Hold rating for Dollar Gen, targeting a price of $130. </li>
<li>An analyst from Raymond James persists with their Outperform rating on Dollar Gen, maintaining a target price of $120. </li>
</ul>
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Dollar stores are experiencing a rough patch. Rising competition from Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) is undermining their market dominance and threatening their financial outlook.
Walmart, in particular, has been successful in drawing away customers from dollar chains by appealing to higher-income consumers, CNN reports.
Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) shares tumbled 20% on Wednesday after the company revised its annual outlook downward, attributing the cut to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40716274" rel="noreferrer noopener">significant pressure</a> on its low- and middle-income customers.
This slump follows Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) reducing its full-year forecast, with shares hitting their worst day on record last week.
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The dollar store sector is struggling as Walmart and Target aggressively lower prices to attract inflation-weary shoppers, impacting foot traffic to dollar stores.
Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos acknowledged that Walmart&#8217;s strong performance in attracting budget-conscious shoppers has contributed to the struggles of dollar stores.
&#8220;While we believe the softer sales trends are partially attributable to a core customer who feels financially constrained, we know the importance of controlling what we can control,&#8221; the CEO said in a<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/b40621521/dollar-general-corporation-reports-second-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener"> press release</a> last week.
Despite historical trends where dollar stores benefited from middle-income households trading down during financial stress, this shift has not occurred recently.
Instead, more affluent customers have increased their spending at Walmart and Target, further affecting dollar store sales.
David D&#8217;Arezzo, a former executive at Dollar General, pointed out the close competition between Dollar General and Walmart, noting that when Walmart performs well, dollar stores tend to face more challenges.
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Dollar Stores Struggle When Walmart Performs Well: Report

The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Sept. 4, B of A Securities analyst Allen Lutz maintained Walgreens Boots Alliance with an Underperform and lowered the price target from $11 to $7.5. The company's stock fell around 19% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WBA">52-week low of $8.62</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 25.14</li>
<li>WBA Price Action: Shares of Walgreens fell 3.6% to close at $8.65 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent090524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> latest WBA news.</a> </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dollar General Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>)&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Aug. 29, Dollar General reported worse-than-expected second-quarter results and lowered its 2024 guidance. The retail behemoth reported second-quarter earnings per share of $1.70, missing the analyst consensus of $1.78. Quarterly sales of $10.21 billion (+4.2% year over year) missed the street view of $10.368 billion.. The company's stock fell around 35% over the past five days. It<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DG"> has a 52-week low</a> of $79.36.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 16.90</li>
<li>DG Price Action: Shares of Dollar General fell 3.2% to close at $81.08 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent090524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> trend in DG stock. </a></li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dollar Tree Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Sept. 4, Dollar Tree reported worse-than-expected second-quarter 2024 earnings. The discount variety stores chain reported an adjusted EPS of $0.67, missing the consensus of $1.04, and down 26.4% year over year. Chief Financial Officer Jeff Davis added, &#8220;Our adjusted EPS of $0.67 was $0.38 below the midpoint of our previous outlook range. While the vast majority of this variance was attributable to an adjustment of our general liability accrual, a portion was attributable to a comp shortfall, which reflected the increasing effect of macro pressures on the purchasing behavior of Dollar Tree&#8217;s middle- and higher-income customers.&#8221;. The company's shares fell around 34% over the past five days and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLTR">low of $60.82</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 11.87</li>
<li>DLTR Price Action: Shares of Dollar Tree dipped 22.2% to close at $63.56 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent090524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">breakout in DLTR shares. </a></li>
</ul>
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Jim Cramer attempted to calm investors&#8217; fears of a recession on Wednesday. He highlighted gains in various sectors and emphasized the need for an economic slowdown to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40714894/stocks-rebound-chipmakers-halt-bloodbath-as-traders-upgrade-rate-cut-wagers-tesla-rises-do">prompt Federal Reserve rate cuts</a>.
What Happened: Cramer the host of CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Mad Money,&#8221; <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/04/jim-cramer-cuts-through-the-markets-gloom-as-the-market-wavers.html">noted</a> that the market&#8217;s recent performance is not entirely negative. He pointed out that sectors like health care, consumer packaged goods, financials, and utilities are showing strength.
Cramer acknowledged the economy&#8217;s slowdown, citing falling shares of retailers like Dollar General Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) and Dollar Tree Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>). He explained that stocks expected to perform well in a slower economy, such as consumer packaged goods and utilities, are gaining.
He advised investors to anticipate these moves if they want the Fed to act, emphasizing that the central bank only cuts rates during periods of economic weakness, not when business is strong.
He also addressed concerns about the tech sector&#8217;s weakness, particularly Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) $279 billion market capitalization fall. Cramer argued that the loss is not alarming given Nvidia&#8217;s significant rise this year &#8211; the AI leader&#8217;s stock is up more than 120% this year.
&#8220;If you have a market that's been driven by a handful of stocks and then suddenly it's being driven by health care, consumer packaged goods and financials, utilities, are we to presume that's somehow a bad thing?&#8221; Cramer asked, urging investors to focus on positive developments as well.
&#8220;Look, I'm not trying to call a bottom — I want to make that crystal clear — but I think it's worth taking a hard look at what's actually going right, not just what's going wrong," Cramer added.
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Why It Matters: The market&#8217;s recent turbulence has been a focal point for investors. Tom Lee, a well-known equity strategist, warned of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40701071/market-bull-warns-of-up-to-10-september-pullback-urges-caution-but-stresses-be-read">potential 7%-10% market pullback</a> in September, urging caution but also advising to &#8220;buy that dip.&#8221;
Adding to the uncertainty, JPMorgan cautioned that anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40700320/jpmorgan-warns-anticipated-rate-cuts-may-not-significantly-boost-stock-markets-fed-will-start-ea">might not significantly boost</a> the stock market, suggesting that the Fed&#8217;s actions would be more reactive than proactive.
Moreover, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40718185/could-august-jobs-numbers-keep-recession-fears-at-bay-this-time-is-different-analys">August jobs report</a>, anticipated as a key economic indicator, is being closely watched for signs of a rebound in the U.S. labor market. Analysts believe this could help keep recession fears at bay.
On Wednesday, markets saw a slight <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40714894/stocks-rebound-chipmakers-halt-bloodbath-as-traders-upgrade-rate-cut-wagers-tesla-rises-do">rebound after Tuesday&#8217;s sharp sell-off</a>, particularly in the chipmaker sector, with Nvidia shedding around $279 billion in market value, marking the largest single-day drop in history.
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Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results and cut the outlook.
The discount variety stores chain reported an adjusted EPS of $0.67,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">missing the consensus of $1.04</a>, and down 26.4% year over year.
Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane reiterated the Buy rating on the stock, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLTR/analyst-ratings">with a price forecast of $145.</a>
Following the results, the analyst has expressed doubts regarding several aspects: the comparative performance at Family Dollar, the details behind the decline in ticket size during the quarter, and current trends for the quarter-to-date.
In the quarter under review, the adjusted gross margin increase of 88 bps was driven by lower freight costs, partially offset by an unfavorable sales mix and higher occupancy costs.
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The adjusted EBIT margin of 3.0% fell short of the GS/consensus estimates of 4.5%/4.4%.
McShane is also inquisitive about the firm&#8217;s performance across various categories, market share details, inflation and pricing dynamics, and the impact of promotional activities and competitive pressures.
Additionally, there&#8217;s uncertainty about the effects of shrinkage and product mix, as well as the outlook for freight costs.
Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman reiterated the Outperform rating on Dollar Tree with a price forecast of $120.
The analyst expressed disappointment with the weak second-quarter results and the substantial reduction in 2024 guidance.
Similar to Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>), the company pointed out macroeconomic difficulties, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40623595">particularly affecting middle and upper-income consumers.</a>
These challenges, coupled with issues related to its transformation efforts, have put pressure on its performance, Feldman writes.
The macroeconomic commentary mirrors that of Dollar General, and Dollar Tree is contending with an ongoing long-term business transformation, the analyst writes.
Price Action: DLTR shares are trading lower by 24.5% to $61.64 at last check Wednesday.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Dollar Gen (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DG, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 16 uncommon options trades for Dollar Gen.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 25%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $327,507, and 9 are calls, for a total amount of $396,908.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $75.0 to $125.0 for Dollar Gen during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Dollar Gen's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Dollar Gen's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $75.0 to $125.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Dollar Gen Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725376544_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$118.5K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$1.87</td>
<td>$1.49</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$84.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$0.96</td>
<td>$1.43</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$71.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$1.82</td>
<td>$1.59</td>
<td>$1.65</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$64.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$43.05</td>
<td>$39.15</td>
<td>$41.1</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$41.1K</td>
<td>361</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Dollar Gen</h3>
With more than 20,000 locations, Dollar General's banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged and perishable food, tobacco, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or less.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Dollar Gen, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Dollar Gen</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,678,363, the DG's price is up by 2.16%, now at $84.77. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 93 days.</li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Dollar Gen, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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