Dollar General Reports Strong Q4 & FY25 Results, Issues Positive FY26 Guidance, Declares Dividend

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Dollar General announced strong Q4 and full fiscal year 2025 results, provided positive financial guidance for fiscal year 2026, and declared a quarterly cash dividend.

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• Strong Q4 and FY25 Financial Performance

  The company reported a 5.9% increase in Q4 net sales to $10.9 billion and a 4.3% rise in same-store sales. Q4 diluted EPS surged 121.8% to $1.93. For the full fiscal year 2025, net sales grew 5.2% to $42.7 billion, with diluted EPS increasing 34.1% to $6.85.

• Positive Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance

  Dollar General projects fiscal year 2026 net sales growth between 3.7% and 4.2%, with same-store sales growth in the range of 2.2% to 2.7%. Diluted EPS is expected to be between $7.10 and $7.35, building on the strong prior year performance.

• Quarterly Cash Dividend Declared

  The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share, payable on or before April 21, 2026, to shareholders of record on April 7, 2026, signaling continued financial stability and shareholder returns.

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Dollar General reported robust financial results for both the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025, significantly exceeding prior year performance with substantial increases in net sales, operating profit, and diluted EPS. This strong momentum is expected to continue into fiscal year 2026, as indicated by the positive guidance for net sales, same-store sales, and diluted EPS. The declaration of a quarterly cash dividend further underscores the company's financial health and commitment to shareholder returns. This official filing provides comprehensive details following earlier news reports that highlighted parts of this announcement, confirming the positive trajectory.