Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Acquires 32,250 Shares of Dollar General Corporation $DG

Key Points

• Jefferies increased its stake in Dollar General by 770.2% in Q3, buying 32,250 shares to hold 36,437 shares worth about $3.77 million.
• Company insiders have been net sellers recently — executives sold a total of 46,090 shares in the last 90 days (about $6.14 million), and insiders now own just 0.56% of the stock.
• Analyst coverage is mixed: the consensus rating is a Hold with a $146.15 target, though some firms raised targets (JPMorgan to $170, Wolfe to $165) while others remain cautious ahead of earnings.

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. increased its holdings in Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG - Free Report) by 770.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 36,437 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 32,250 shares during the quarter. Jefferies Financial Group Inc.'s holdings in Dollar General were worth $3,766,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Dollar General during the second quarter valued at about $25,000. Caldwell Trust Co bought a new stake in shares of Dollar General in the 2nd quarter valued at about $25,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp purchased a new stake in Dollar General during the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Dollar General during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Finally, Peoples Financial Services CORP. bought a new position in Dollar General during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $35,000. 91.77% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Dollar General Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSE DG opened at $146.22 on Wednesday. Dollar General Corporation has a 1 year low of $74.67 and a 1 year high of $158.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 1.17 and a quick ratio of 0.24. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $147.51 and a 200 day moving average of $123.25. The stock has a market cap of $32.19 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.40 and a beta of 0.23.

Dollar General News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Dollar General this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research lifted its price target on DG to $165, signaling stronger analyst conviction on upside vs. prior target and supporting buy-side interest. Wolfe adjusts price target on Dollar General to $165
• Positive Sentiment: Promotional push: Dollar General launched a "7 Days of Savings" cleaning-event campaign — could boost short-term traffic and same-store sales during the promotional window. Dollar General Unveils “7 Days of Savings” Cleaning Event Deals
• Positive Sentiment: Macro/sector tailwind: coverage noting discount retailers (including DG) benefit as consumers tighten budgets — supports longer-term demand narrative for value retail. 3 ETFs That Could Benefit as Consumers Tighten Their Budgets
• Neutral Sentiment: Street is watching DG in a busy retail earnings slate; multiple previews summarize mixed expectations for the quarter and key metrics (traffic vs. margins). This keeps volatility around the upcoming Q4 report. Countdown to Dollar General (DG) Q4 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: DG is repeatedly cited in broader earnings/watch lists (Oracle/Adobe/EV makers headlines) — keeps the name on traders' radars but not directly news-driving. Oracle, Adobe and Chinese EV makers lead earnings lineup
• Negative Sentiment: Pre-earnings caution: previews from Zacks/Yahoo flag likely sales growth but lower earnings/margin pressure as cost headwinds and cautious consumer spending weigh on profits — a near-term risk to EPS expectations. Should You Buy or Hold Dollar General Ahead of Q4 Earnings Report?
• Negative Sentiment: Telsey Advisory reaffirmed a "market perform" rating with a $130 price target — implies downside versus current levels and may weigh on investor sentiment. Benzinga coverage of Telsey Advisory action
• Negative Sentiment: Operational/legal risk: a recent store closure story raised questions about store safety and potential investor risk — could prompt localized concern and negative headlines. Dollar General Closure Raises Questions On Store Safety And Investor Risk
• Negative Sentiment: Macro risk: analysis flags rising gasoline/crude prices (geopolitical risks) as a pressure point for retailers — higher fuel costs can depress consumer discretionary spending and hit traffic. Walmart and three retailers most at risk from rising gasoline prices

Insider Buying and Selling at Dollar General

In other news, EVP Rhonda Taylor sold 7,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $134.89, for a total value of $1,011,675.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 73,492 shares of the company's stock, valued at $9,913,335.88. The trade was a 9.26% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Carman R. Wenkoff sold 19,166 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $132.01, for a total value of $2,530,103.66. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 43,179 shares in the company, valued at $5,700,059.79. The trade was a 30.74% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 46,090 shares of company stock valued at $6,139,634. 0.56% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have commented on the company. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and issued a $135.00 price target on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Dollar General from $115.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Friday, December 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on shares of Dollar General from $166.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Friday, January 9th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price target on shares of Dollar General from $130.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a "market perform" rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn raised shares of Dollar General to a "strong sell" rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $146.15.

Dollar General Profile

Dollar General Corporation is a U.S.-based variety and discount retailer operating a large network of small-format stores that serve primarily rural and suburban communities. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DG and is headquartered in the Nashville/Goodlettsville, Tennessee area. Founded in 1939, Dollar General has grown from a regional operation into one of the nation's prominent low-price retailers focused on convenience and value.

Dollar General's stores offer a wide assortment of everyday consumables and household goods, including food and beverage items, cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, paper goods, apparel basics, seasonal merchandise and small household items.

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