Pinkerton Wealth LLC Makes New $2.03 Million Investment in Dollar General Corporation $DG

Key Points

• Pinkerton Wealth LLC opened a new position in Dollar General in Q3, buying 19,624 shares valued at about $2.03 million.
• Company insiders have been selling recently — EVP Rhonda Taylor sold 7,500 shares and EVP Roderick J. West sold 2,282 shares on Dec. 16 — and insiders have offloaded 58,673 shares worth $7.71M in the past 90 days, with insiders owning just 0.56% of the stock.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed: the consensus rating is "Hold" with an average target of $146.15; institutional investors own 91.77% of shares and the stock recently traded around $145.24 (1‑year range $74.67–$158.23).

Pinkerton Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 19,624 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,028,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of DG. Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC boosted its stake in shares of Dollar General by 5.0% in the third quarter. Cardinal Point Capital Management ULC now owns 2,120 shares of the company's stock worth $219,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Meridian Wealth Management LLC raised its position in Dollar General by 5.5% during the third quarter. Meridian Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,955 shares of the company's stock valued at $202,000 after acquiring an additional 102 shares in the last quarter. Accurate Wealth Management LLC raised its position in Dollar General by 1.2% during the third quarter. Accurate Wealth Management LLC now owns 9,182 shares of the company's stock valued at $952,000 after acquiring an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. Stablepoint Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Dollar General by 0.6% in the second quarter. Stablepoint Partners LLC now owns 17,474 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,999,000 after acquiring an additional 110 shares during the period. Finally, Smith Moore & CO. boosted its position in Dollar General by 2.7% in the 3rd quarter. Smith Moore & CO. now owns 4,387 shares of the company's stock worth $453,000 after purchasing an additional 115 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.77% of the company's stock.

Dollar General Trading Down 0.7%

Shares of DG stock opened at $145.24 on Tuesday. Dollar General Corporation has a 1-year low of $74.67 and a 1-year high of $158.23. The company has a market cap of $31.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.08, a PEG ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 0.23. 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 stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $147.30 and a 200-day simple moving average of $123.01.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Rhonda Taylor sold 7,500 shares of Dollar General stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $134.89, for a total value of $1,011,675.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 73,492 shares in the company, valued at $9,913,335.88. This trade represents a 9.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Roderick J. West sold 2,282 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $133.35, for a total transaction of $304,304.70. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 36,108 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,815,001.80. This represents a 5.94% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 58,673 shares of company stock worth $7,713,389 in the last 90 days. 0.56% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

DG has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Piper Sandler raised their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $129.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday. UBS Group reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a $168.00 target price on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Friday, February 6th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on shares of Dollar General from $130.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a "market perform" rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Argus raised their price target on shares of Dollar General from $135.00 to $152.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised shares of Dollar General from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $170.00 price objective for the company in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $146.15.

More Dollar General News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research raised its price target to $165 (from $159), signaling confidence in Dollar General’s outlook and providing upside versus many other targets. Wolfe adjusts price target on Dollar General to $165 from $159
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks profiles DG as a long-term value stock, reinforcing a positive narrative for investors focused on durable, value-oriented retail exposure. Why Dollar General (DG) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer expressed bullish views on DG, noting it benefits when consumers tighten budgets — though he flagged a sharp oil spike to $120 as a risk. Jim Cramer bullish on Dollar General unless "oil makes a quick run to $120"
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary on ETFs and a “K-shaped” consumer recovery highlights DG as a beneficiary if budget-conscious shopping continues, supporting sector-level investor demand. (MarketBeat coverage)
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published a “countdown” preview for DG’s upcoming Q4 earnings with analysts’ key metric forecasts — an event that could swing shares depending on comps, margins and inventory commentary. Countdown to Dollar General (DG) Q4 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Geopolitical escalation and a sharp rise in crude pushed gasoline expectations higher; coverage naming retailers “at risk” raises uncertainty — oil-driven headwinds could reduce consumer discretionary spending or alternatively push shoppers toward discount chains. Walmart and three retailers most at risk from rising gasoline prices
• Negative Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $130 price target on DG — a notable discount to the current share price and a downward signal for investor expectations. Benzinga
• Negative Sentiment: AmericanBankingNews shows some analysts placing targets near $132, which, while raised from prior levels for that outlet, remains below the market and contributes to mixed sentiment. Dollar General NYSE: DG Price Target Raised to $132.00

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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