Vinva Investment Management Ltd Invests $1.28 Million in Dollar General Corporation $DG

Key Points

• Vinva Investment Management Ltd established a new position in Dollar General in Q3, acquiring 12,471 shares worth about $1.284 million, and overall institutional investors hold roughly 91.77% of the stock.
• Company insiders sold a total of 58,673 shares valued at approximately $7.71 million over the last quarter — notable sales by EVPs Rhonda Taylor and Tracey N. Herrmann — leaving insiders with just 0.56% ownership.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed: the consensus rating is "Hold" with an average price target of $146.15, while individual targets range from about $130 to as high as $170, reflecting divergent views on the stock's outlook.

Vinva Investment Management Ltd acquired a new position in Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG - Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 12,471 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,284,000.

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

Insider Activity

In other Dollar General news, EVP Rhonda Taylor sold 7,500 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on 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 directly owned 73,492 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $9,913,335.88. This represents a 9.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Tracey N. Herrmann sold 12,583 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $125.07, for a total value of $1,573,755.81. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 30,948 shares in the company, valued at $3,870,666.36. This represents a 28.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 58,673 shares of company stock valued at $7,713,389 over the last quarter. Insiders own 0.56% of the company's stock.

Dollar General Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE DG opened at $145.24 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63. Dollar General Corporation has a 12 month low of $74.67 and a 12 month high of $158.23. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $147.30 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $123.01. The stock 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.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages recently commented on DG. Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $112.00 to $138.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. UBS Group restated a "buy" rating and set a $168.00 price target on shares of Dollar General in a research note on Friday, February 6th. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their price objective on shares of Dollar General from $118.00 to $127.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Weiss Ratings reissued a "hold (c-)" rating on shares of Dollar General in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Oppenheimer upped their target price on Dollar General from $145.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Dollar General presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target 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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