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Yield 12m 2.68%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.36
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 11.01%
Overall Dividend Rating 64.93%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.44%
Payout Ratio 46.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 95.1%
Total Return 12m: -30.93%
#10 in Group
Total Return 5y: -42.84%
#9 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
TGT 44,000m 4.69% 5.62%
WMT 762,322m 1.75% 4.08%
DG 20,470m 2.68% 1.44%
PSMT 3,075m 1.28% 2.08%
COST 433,549m 0.37% 1.24%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Consistency
PSMT 3,075m 25.3% 94.1%
TGT 44,000m 10.6% 100%
DG 20,470m 11.0% 95.1%
WMT 762,322m 2.93% 87.4%
COST 433,549m -18.8% 38.4%

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DG Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-08 2025-04-08 2025-04-22 Quarterly 0.59 0.63%
2025-01-07 2025-01-07 2025-01-21 Quarterly 0.59 0.78%
2024-10-08 2024-10-08 2024-10-22 Quarterly 0.59 0.7%
2024-07-09 2024-07-09 2024-07-23 Quarterly 0.59 0.46%
2024-04-08 2024-04-09 2024-04-23 Quarterly 0.59 0.37%
2024-01-08 2024-01-09 2024-01-23 Quarterly 0.59 0.44%
2023-10-06 2023-10-10 2023-10-24 Quarterly 0.59 0.56%
2023-07-10 2023-07-11 2023-07-25 Quarterly 0.59 0.35%
2023-04-10 2023-04-11 2023-04-25 Quarterly 0.59 7.3% 0.28%
2022-12-30 2023-01-03 2023-01-17 Quarterly 0.55 0.22%
2022-10-03 2022-10-04 2022-10-18 Quarterly 0.55 0.23%
2022-07-01 2022-07-05 2022-07-19 Quarterly 0.55 0.23%
2022-04-04 2022-04-05 2022-04-19 Quarterly 0.55 31% 0.24%
2022-01-03 2022-01-04 2022-01-18 Quarterly 0.42 0.18%
2021-10-04 2021-10-05 2021-10-19 Quarterly 0.42 0.2%
2021-07-02 2021-07-06 2021-07-20 Quarterly 0.42 0.19%
2021-04-05 2021-04-06 2021-04-20 Quarterly 0.42 16.7% 0.21%
2021-01-04 2021-01-05 2021-01-19 Quarterly 0.36 0.17%
2020-10-05 2020-10-06 2020-10-20 Quarterly 0.36 0.17%
2020-07-06 2020-07-07 2020-07-21 Quarterly 0.36 0.19%
2020-04-06 2020-04-07 2020-04-21 Quarterly 0.36 12.5%
2020-01-06 2020-01-07 2020-01-21 Quarterly 0.32
2019-10-07 2019-10-08 2019-10-22 Quarterly 0.32
2019-07-08 2019-07-09 2019-07-23 Quarterly 0.32
2019-04-08 2019-04-09 2019-04-23 Quarterly 0.32 10.3%
2019-01-07 2019-01-08 2019-01-22 Quarterly 0.29
2018-10-05 2018-10-09 2018-10-23 Quarterly 0.29
2018-07-09 2018-07-10 2018-07-24 Quarterly 0.29
2018-04-09 2018-04-10 2018-04-24 Quarterly 0.29 11.5%
2018-01-08 2018-01-09 2018-01-23 Quarterly 0.26
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-10-24 Quarterly 0.26
2017-07-07 2017-07-11 2017-07-25 Quarterly 0.26
2017-04-07 2017-04-11 2017-04-25 Quarterly 0.26 4%
2016-12-19 2016-12-21 2017-01-04 Quarterly 0.25
2016-09-12 2016-09-14 2016-09-28 Quarterly 0.25
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-06-29 Quarterly 0.25
2016-03-24 2016-03-29 2016-04-12 Quarterly 0.25 13.6%
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 2016-01-06 Quarterly 0.22
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.22
2015-06-15 2015-06-17 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.22

DG Dividend FAQ

Does DG pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, DG paid a dividend of 2.36 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-08.

What is the Dividend Yield of DG?

As of May 2025, DG`s dividend yield is 2.68%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.36 USD by the current share price of 93.69.

How often does DG pay dividends?

DG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), DG has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DG?

The next ex-dividend date for Dollar General (DG) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of DG?

DG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.0% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DG?

DG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.44%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Dollar General five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.36) divided by the purchase price five years ago (163.92):

What is the Payout Consistency of DG?

DG Payout Consistency is 95.1%.
Highly consistent: Dollar General has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does DG have a good Dividend Yield?

DG`s 2.68% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DG is 46.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of DG?

DG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.93%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

DG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DG`s Outstanding Shares?

Dollar General`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.23% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -70.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Dollar General ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2020-01-09 with a factor of 1:4. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.25.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 205,000,000
1986 55,000,000 -73.17%
1987 35,000,000 -36.36%
1988 125,000,000 +257.14%
1989 140,000,000 +12%
1990 140,000,000
1991 215,000,000 +53.57%
1992 415,000,000 +93.02%
1993 366,666,700 -11.65%
1994 346,000,000 -5.64%
1995 333,333,300 -3.66%
1996 332,500,000 -0.25%
1997 336,000,000 +1.05%
1998 328,333,300 -2.28%
1999 270,391,000 -17.65%
2000 334,097,000 +23.56%
2001 335,402,000 +0.39%
2002 334,970,000 -0.13%
2003 339,238,000 +1.27%
2004 330,313,000 -2.63%
2005 321,443,000 -2.69%
2006 312,049,000 -2.92%
2007 315,928,000 +1.24%
2008 317,570,000 +0.52%
2009 320,558,000 +0.94%
2010 344,739,000 +7.54%
2011 345,777,000 +0.3%
2012 334,004,000 -3.4%
2013 322,543,000 -3.43%
2014 304,108,000 -5.72%
2015 292,904,000 -3.68%
2016 281,283,000 -3.97%
2017 272,881,000 -2.99%
2018 265,522,000 -2.7%
2019 257,699,000 -2.95%
2020 249,063,000 -3.35%
2021 234,026,000 -6.04%
2022 225,697,000 -3.56%
2023 219,799,000 -2.61%
2024 219,997,000 +0.09%
2025 219,996,000 -0%