DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) Stock
DG has an Alpha Score of 47 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 27, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 26 members of Congress disclosed 58 trades in DG since 2015: 28 purchases and 30 sales, most recently Dan Newhouse (sale, Dec 11, 2025). 7 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported DG in 13F filings for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Marshall Wace's at $147.87M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 1 sale on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Oct 30, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 17.1 and its net margin 3.9% (key statistics as of Oct 31, 2026).
What is DG's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 47 reflects weak overall profile with weak momentum, weak value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 27, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG)?
Most recent: Dan Newhouse (sale, Dec 11, 2025); records start Feb 5, 2015.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Newhouse R-WA · House | 2025-12-11 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-06-11 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-06-09 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA · House | 2025-05-14 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Jefferson Shreve R-IN · House | 2025-05-12 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Dan Newhouse R-WA · House | 2025-04-11 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Greg Landsman D-OH · House | 2025-03-27 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA · House | 2025-03-07 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 1, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded DG, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own DG?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Wace | 1.28M | $147.87M | -42% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 997K | $114.72M | +463% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 869K | $100.07M | +108% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 347K | $39.89M | -51% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 172K | $19.78M | -21% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 98K | $11.27M | -13% |
| Hussman Investment Trust John Hussman | 32K | $3.77M | n/a |
13F holdings as of Sep 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are DOLLAR GENERAL CORP insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 26 | Reardon Kathleen A | EVP & Chief People Officer | SELL | 5.6K | $733K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Oct 30, 2026 · not updated for 4 days; newer filings may exist
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are DG's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 31, 2026
How does DG's valuation compare with the Consumer Staples sector?
| Metric | DG | Consumer Staples median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 17.1 | 19.8 | 60 |
| Net margin | 3.90% | 6.34% | 64 |
| Return on equity | 19.56% | 14.14% | 64 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 1.88% | 2.68% | 49 |
Medians over the Consumer Staples stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 3, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
DG price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does DOLLAR GENERAL CORP do?
Dollar General is a discount retailer operating a network of general merchandise stores across the United States, serving cost-conscious consumers seeking everyday low prices. The company offers a wide range of products including consumables such as paper products and cleaning supplies, packaged foods like cereals and canned goods, perishables including fresh produce and dairy, health and beauty aids, basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal items sourced from trusted national brands and private label offerings. Dollar General has expanded its business model to include grocery delivery services through partnerships with platforms like DoorDash and Uber Eats, providing 1-hour delivery options particularly appealing to rural customers. The retailer also operates Dollar General Market format stores featuring expanded fresh grocery assortments. Founded in 1939 and headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Dollar General serves as a neighborhood general store focused on making shopping hassle-free and affordable for diverse income brackets, positioning itself as a beneficiary of value-seeking consumer behavior across economic conditions.