$DG
Dollar General Corp.
XNYS•Consumer Staples•Retail-Variety Stores
Why is DG down today? It is at $120.71 (-1.31%), and our scanner flagged it 46 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment DG spikes, and full due diligence on DG — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $120.71
- Change today
- -1.31%
- Previous close
- $122.31
- 52-week range
- $95.11 – $158.23
- Market cap
- $26.66B
- Dividend yield
- 1.93% ($2.36)
- Institutional own.
- 99.9%
- Total held
- 100.0%
- Short interest
- 7.5M ▼ -7% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
- Days to cover
- 3.2d
- Avg daily volume
- 3.2M
- Next earnings
- Aug 27 · in 7d (before open)
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Retail-Variety Stores
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5m
- 0.2x
- 15m
- 0.1x
- 1h
- 0.5x
- 1D
- 0.2x
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Why is $DG down today?
DG is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 4 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on DG today, peaking at 11.0x its normal volume.
Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
Insiders
Insiders buying8 buys, 6 sells last 3 months (30/24 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bryant Warren F Director | Sold (automatic/other) | -1 | sold <0.1% | 44K | $110 at $109.90 | May 28, 26 |
Calbert Michael M Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +2K | added 1.3% | 128K | n/a | May 28, 26 |
Chadwick Ana Maria Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +2K | added 31% | 7K | n/a | May 28, 26 |
Mcguire Timothy I Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +2K | added 11% | 17K | n/a | May 28, 26 |
Rowland David P Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +2K | added 27% | 8K | n/a | May 28, 26 |
Sandler Debra A. Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +2K | added 24% | 9K | n/a | May 28, 26 |
Santana Ralph E Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +2K | added 25% | 8K | n/a | May 28, 26 |
Scarlett Kathleen Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +2K | added 44% | 5K | n/a | May 28, 26 |
Hicks Gregory H Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +2K | n/a | 2K | n/a | May 28, 26 |
Taylor Emily C Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -9K | sold 9.4% | 86K | $1.0M at $117.17 | Apr 1, 26 |
Herrmann Tracey N Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -5K | sold 9.1% | 45K | $529K at $117.17 | Apr 1, 26 |
Reardon Kathleen A Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -8K | sold 11% | 67K | $930K at $117.17 | Apr 1, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
Dilution watch
UnavailableWe could not reach SEC EDGAR, so the dilution check did not run for $DG. This is not a clean result: there may be an offering, a registration or a shelf on file that we were unable to read. Check it yourself on SEC EDGAR before trading it.
$DG Sentiment
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DG stock FAQ
Why is $DG down today?
DG is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 4 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on DG today, peaking at 11.0x its normal volume.
What is the DG stock price today?
DG last traded at $120.71, down 1.31% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
When does DG report earnings?
Dollar General Corp. (DG) is next expected to report earnings on Thursday, August 27, 2026 (before open), about 7 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.
Does DG pay a dividend?
Yes. DG currently has a dividend yield of about 1.93% ($2.36 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live DG alerts?
The DG Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged DG 46 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is DG on?
DG (Dollar General Corp.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $26.66B in the RETAIL-VARIETY STORES sector.
Is DG good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge DG for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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