Dollar General Is Up Big, Is There More Room to Run?
Moods can switch quickly on mercurial Wall Street. For example, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) has rallied strongly in 2025 even as the S&P 500 index was falling into correction territory and the Nasdaq Composite into a bear market. Dollar General's retail business model might have something to do with that, but there's more to the story here, and it is important to understand investor expectations around this low-price retailer before you buy it.Roughly 80% of Dollar General's top line is from the category it calls consumables. This group includes consumer staples like cleaning supplies, food, and personal hygiene items. These are necessities that are purchased regularly regardless of the economy. This is important to keep in mind as you consider the company's situation today.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
Moods can switch quickly on mercurial Wall Street. For example, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) has rallied strongly in 2025 even as the S&P 500 index was falling into correction territory and the Nasdaq Composite into a bear market. Dollar General's retail business model might have something to do with that, but there's more to the story here, and it is important to understand investor expectations around this low-price retailer before you buy it.
Roughly 80% of Dollar General's top line is from the category it calls consumables. This group includes consumer staples like cleaning supplies, food, and personal hygiene items. These are necessities that are purchased regularly regardless of the economy. This is important to keep in mind as you consider the company's situation today.
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