Dollar General Shares Surge on Record Sales, Outlook

Dollar General reported record quarterly sales of $10.44 billion, surpassing analyst expectations and raising its full-year earnings and sales outlook. The retailer's growth was driven by both core and higher-income customers seeking bargains, with larger average transaction sizes offsetting a slight decline in customer traffic. Executives said they have mitigated most tariff-related cost pressures so far, though uncertainty remains about future tariff impacts. Dollar General’s shares surged as much as 16%, making it the top performer in the S&P 500, and the upbeat results also lifted competitor Dollar Tree’s stock. Analysts note that discount retailers are likely to benefit as more consumers 'trade down' due to economic pressures. The company remains confident in navigating ongoing inflation and economic uncertainty.