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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Ashland Inc. stock logo
ASH
Ashland
$96.03
-0.2%
$95.10
$70.82
$103.04
$4.81B0.92450,693 shs272,227 shs
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$143.21
+0.3%
$150.21
$101.09
$222.99
$31.46B0.422.34 million shs1.32 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Ashland Inc. stock logo
ASH
Ashland
+0.61%+2.36%+1.00%+22.80%-6.95%
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
-0.08%-1.52%-5.29%+9.23%-35.83%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Ashland Inc. stock logo
ASH
Ashland
3.6898 of 5 stars
1.35.02.50.61.01.73.1
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
4.2137 of 5 stars
2.23.02.52.41.92.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Ashland Inc. stock logo
ASH
Ashland
2.63
Moderate Buy$101.005.18% Upside
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
2.42
Hold$153.086.89% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest DG, AUK, PEL, and ASH Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/15/2024
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$158.00 ➝ $161.00
4/11/2024
Ashland Inc. stock logo
ASH
Ashland
Wells Fargo & Company
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$100.00 ➝ $112.00
4/2/2024
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
Evercore ISI
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Lower Price TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$162.00 ➝ $160.00
4/2/2024
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
Telsey Advisory Group
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$170.00
3/28/2024
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
Argus
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$160.00 ➝ $175.00
3/26/2024
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$158.00 ➝ $162.00
3/15/2024
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$125.00 ➝ $155.00
3/15/2024
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
Evercore ISI
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Lower Price TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$165.00 ➝ $158.00
3/15/2024
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
Piper Sandler
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$127.00 ➝ $147.00
3/15/2024
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$147.00 ➝ $169.00
3/15/2024
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
BMO Capital Markets
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Boost Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$130.00 ➝ $160.00
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Ashland Inc. stock logo
ASH
Ashland
$2.19B2.20$9.15 per share10.50$60.44 per share1.59
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$38.69B0.81$11.47 per share12.49$30.75 per share4.66

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Ashland Inc. stock logo
ASH
Ashland
$178M$3.0531.4917.62N/A7.62%5.95%3.11%4/30/2024 (Confirmed)
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$1.66B$7.5618.9417.342.554.29%26.13%5.46%6/6/2024 (Estimated)

Latest DG, AUK, PEL, and ASH Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/30/2024N/A
Ashland Inc. stock logo
ASH
Ashland
$1.19N/A-$1.19N/AN/AN/A  
3/14/2024Q4 23
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$1.74$1.83+$0.09$1.83$9.77 billion$9.86 billion    
1/31/2024Q1 2024
Ashland Inc. stock logo
ASH
Ashland
$0.21$0.45+$0.24$0.39$478.69 million$473.00 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Ashland Inc. stock logo
ASH
Ashland
$1.541.60%+10.64%50.49%1 Years
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
$2.361.65%+18.34%31.22%1 Years

Latest DG, AUK, PEL, and ASH Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/13/2024
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
quarterly$0.591.49%4/8/20244/9/20244/23/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Ashland Inc. stock logo
ASH
Ashland
0.44
3.30
1.88
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
0.92
1.19
0.15

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Ashland Inc. stock logo
ASH
Ashland
93.95%
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
91.77%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Ashland Inc. stock logo
ASH
Ashland
0.69%
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
0.49%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Ashland Inc. stock logo
ASH
Ashland
3,80050.10 million49.75 millionOptionable
Dollar General Co. stock logo
DG
Dollar General
185,800219.67 million218.59 millionOptionable

DG, PEL, AUK, and ASH Headlines

SourceHeadline
Marks Group Wealth Management Inc Sells 27,050 Shares of Dollar General Co. (NYSE:DG)Marks Group Wealth Management Inc Sells 27,050 Shares of Dollar General Co. (NYSE:DG)
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 9:38 AM
A Repeat of 2022? 7 Defensive Stocks to Buy Before the Correction.A Repeat of 2022? 7 Defensive Stocks to Buy Before the Correction.
investorplace.com - April 24 at 8:03 AM
South Dakota Investment Council Buys 19,148 Shares of Dollar General Co. (NYSE:DG)South Dakota Investment Council Buys 19,148 Shares of Dollar General Co. (NYSE:DG)
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 9:10 PM
Car smashes into Dollar General, Slidell Police sayCar smashes into Dollar General, Slidell Police say
wwltv.com - April 23 at 7:55 PM
Vehicle crashes into Dollar General on Robert Boulevard; no injuries reportedVehicle crashes into Dollar General on Robert Boulevard; no injuries reported
msn.com - April 23 at 7:55 PM
Mobile woman arrested in connection with Dollar General robbery: MPDMobile woman arrested in connection with Dollar General robbery: MPD
msn.com - April 23 at 7:55 PM
Richland Avenue pOpshelf in Aiken becoming a Dollar GeneralRichland Avenue pOpshelf in Aiken becoming a Dollar General
postandcourier.com - April 23 at 2:55 PM
Dollar General building new store in VictorDollar General building new store in Victor
ravallirepublic.com - April 23 at 2:55 PM
For grocery format junkie, DG Market an intriguing newcomerFor grocery format junkie, DG Market an intriguing newcomer
hartfordbusiness.com - April 23 at 9:54 AM
The past year for Dollar General (NYSE:DG) investors has not been profitableThe past year for Dollar General (NYSE:DG) investors has not been profitable
finance.yahoo.com - April 23 at 9:54 AM
Dollar Generals $1 Cups Are So Stunning, Youll Want 4 (Perfect for Spring!)Dollar General's $1 Cups Are So Stunning, You'll Want 4 (Perfect for Spring!)
msn.com - April 22 at 7:42 PM
Plainville Dollar General Market Now OpenPlainville Dollar General Market Now Open
northwestgeorgianews.com - April 22 at 2:41 PM
Significant Wealth Partners LLC Takes Position in Dollar General Co. (NYSE:DG)Significant Wealth Partners LLC Takes Position in Dollar General Co. (NYSE:DG)
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 1:30 PM
Mount Sidney to get Dollar General DG Market this summerMount Sidney to get Dollar General DG Market this summer
finance.yahoo.com - April 22 at 9:41 AM
Cwm LLC Has $23.42 Million Stock Holdings in Dollar General Co. (NYSE:DG)Cwm LLC Has $23.42 Million Stock Holdings in Dollar General Co. (NYSE:DG)
marketbeat.com - April 21 at 12:47 PM
7 Budget-Friendly Retail Plays Due for a Tax Refund Spending Boost7 Budget-Friendly Retail Plays Due for a Tax Refund Spending Boost
investorplace.com - April 21 at 8:48 AM
Shady dollar store “deals” and tips for smarter shoppingShady dollar store “deals” and tips for smarter shopping
msn.com - April 20 at 9:40 PM
Dollar General opens third store in Maxton areaDollar General opens third store in Maxton area
robesonian.com - April 20 at 9:40 PM
Criterion Capital Advisors LLC Takes $1.25 Million Position in Dollar General Co. (NYSE:DG)Criterion Capital Advisors LLC Takes $1.25 Million Position in Dollar General Co. (NYSE:DG)
marketbeat.com - April 20 at 5:18 PM
Dollar General to host hiring event in North Little RockDollar General to host hiring event in North Little Rock
msn.com - April 20 at 6:39 AM
Clearfield Borough Council gives nod for new Dollar General storeClearfield Borough Council gives nod for new Dollar General store
theprogressnews.com - April 19 at 10:46 PM
ZWJ Investment Counsel Inc. Cuts Position in Dollar General Co. (NYSE:DG)ZWJ Investment Counsel Inc. Cuts Position in Dollar General Co. (NYSE:DG)
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 10:41 PM
Suspect in custody after armed robbery at Englewood Dollar GeneralSuspect in custody after armed robbery at Englewood Dollar General
fox4now.com - April 19 at 7:40 AM
Montrose Dollar General shooting: Search warrant sheds new detailsMontrose Dollar General shooting: Search warrant sheds new details
yahoo.com - April 19 at 2:03 AM

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Company Descriptions

Ashland logo

Ashland

NYSE:ASH
Ashland Inc. provides additives and specialty ingredients in the North and Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives, and Intermediates segments. The Life Sciences segment offers pharmaceutical solutions, including controlled release polymers, disintegrants, tablet coatings, thickeners, solubilizers, and tablet binders; nutrition solutions, such as thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and additives; and nutraceutical solutions comprising products for weight management, joint comfort, stomach and intestinal health, sports nutrition, and general wellness, as well as custom formulation, toll processing, and particle engineering solutions. Its Personal Care segment provides a range of nature-based, biodegradable, and performance ingredients; solutions for toothpastes, mouth washes and rinses, denture cleaning, and care for teeth; and household supplies nature-derived rheology ingredients, biodegradable surface wetting agents, performance encapsulates, and specialty polymers. The Specialty Additives segment offers rheology modifiers, foam control agents, surfactants and wetting agents, pH neutralizers, advanced ceramics used in catalytic converters, environmental filters, ingredients for the manufacturing of ceramic capacitors, plasma display panels and solar cells, ingredients for textile printing, thermoplastic metals, and alloys for welding. Its Intermediates segment produces 1,4 butanediol and related derivatives, including n-methylpyrrolidone. It offers its products to customers in a range of consumer and industrial markets, such as architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, nutraceuticals, personal care, and pharmaceutical. The company was formerly known as Ashland Global Holdings Inc. and changed its name to Ashland Inc. in August 2022. Ashland Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
Dollar General logo

Dollar General

NYSE:DG
Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. It offers consumable products, including paper and cleaning products, such as paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food comprising cereals, pasta, canned soups, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables that include milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, and wine. The company's consumable products also comprise snacks, such as candies, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; health and beauty products, including over-the-counter medicines and personal care products, such as soaps, body washes, shampoos, cosmetics, and dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. In addition, it offers seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, and automotive and home office supplies; and home products that include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods. Further, the company provides apparel, which comprise casual everyday apparel for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women, and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes, and accessories. The company was formerly known as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc. and changed its name to Dollar General Corporation in 1968. Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.