What one share of Dollar General holds
We are the largest discount retailer in the United States by number of stores, with 20,959 stores located in 48 U.S. states and Mexico as of February 27, 2026, with the greatest concentration of stores in the southern, southwestern, midwestern and eastern United States.
Dollar General’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-07-31; the balance sheet is as of 2026-07-31.
| Sales | $197.16 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $7.70 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $5.90 |
| Free cash flow | $9.08 |
| Dividends | $2.36 |
| Cash and investments | $7.21 |
| Debt | $20.72 |
| Book value | $42.10 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $36.31 | $1.04 | $0.77 | $1.30 | $0.75 | $10.56 |
| 2011 | $37.80 | $1.82 | $1.22 | $1.17 | — | $11.90 |
| 2012 | $42.90 | $2.22 | $1.49 | $1.55 | — | $13.83 |
| 2013 | $47.90 | $2.85 | $1.71 | $1.67 | — | $15.24 |
| 2014 | $54.05 | $3.17 | $1.66 | $2.08 | — | $17.04 |
| 2015 | $61.86 | $3.49 | $1.22 | $3.12 | — | $18.82 |
| 2016 | $69.00 | $3.95 | $1.71 | $3.00 | $0.88 | $18.76 |
| 2017 | $77.89 | $4.43 | $1.99 | $3.70 | $1.00 | $19.64 |
| 2018 | $85.86 | $5.63 | $2.36 | $4.23 | $1.04 | $22.80 |
| 2019 | $96.30 | $5.97 | $2.76 | $5.30 | $1.16 | $24.73 |
| 2020 | $107.55 | $6.64 | $3.04 | $5.63 | $1.28 | $26.60 |
| 2021 | $134.95 | $10.62 | $4.11 | $11.39 | $1.44 | $27.66 |
| 2022 | $145.12 | $10.17 | $4.54 | $7.61 | $1.68 | $27.22 |
| 2023 | $167.24 | $10.68 | $6.90 | $1.87 | $2.20 | $25.29 |
| 2024 | $175.92 | $7.55 | $7.73 | $3.14 | $2.36 | $30.72 |
| 2025 | $184.58 | $5.11 | $5.95 | $7.66 | $2.36 | $33.71 |
| 2026 | $193.49 | $6.85 | $5.62 | $10.84 | $2.36 | $38.65 |
Common questions about Dollar General
How much does one share of Dollar General earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Dollar General earned $7.70 of profit on $197.16 of sales, keeping about 4¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Dollar General pay a dividend?
Yes. Dollar General paid $2.36 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 31¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Dollar General’s book value per share?
Dollar General’s book value is $42.10 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of July 31, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Dollar General have?
Each share of Dollar General has $7.21 of cash and investments and $20.72 of debt, as of July 31, 2026.
What is Dollar General’s free cash flow per share?
$9.08 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Dollar General’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $1.04 in 2010 to $6.85 in 2026, growing about 12.5% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Dollar General bought back shares?
Dollar General’s share count fell about 32% from 2010 to 2026. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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