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DG Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

DG has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 2.36 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.64%
Payout Ratio 35.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.86%
Consistency Lifetime 95.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.19%
Payout FCF 22.2%
Streak Years 11
Dividend Rating 61.73%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 105.5%
Total Return 5y: -27.7%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CA 11,883 M 8.0% 9.42%
ACOMO 872 M 5.31% 7.72%
AD 36,287 M 3.50% 6.0%
ACI 9,613 M 3.61% 5.35%
VLGEA 505 M 2.93% 5.44%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CA 11,883 M 24.4% 95.4%
PSMT 3,810 M 15.8% 92.3%
COST 382,843 M 13.3% 43.5%
CASY 20,915 M 11.8% 98.0%
KR 41,404 M 14.5% 62.3%

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DG Dividend History: Last 44 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-06 2026-01-06 2026-01-20 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.42%
2025-10-07 2025-10-07 2025-10-21 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.61%
2025-07-08 2025-07-08 2025-07-22 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.51%
2025-04-08 2025-04-08 2025-04-22 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.63%
2025-01-07 2025-01-07 2025-01-21 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.78%
2024-10-08 2024-10-08 2024-10-22 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.7%
2024-07-09 2024-07-09 2024-07-23 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.46%
2024-04-08 2024-04-09 2024-04-23 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.37%
2024-01-08 2024-01-09 2024-01-23 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.44%
2023-10-06 2023-10-10 2023-10-24 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.56%
2023-07-10 2023-07-11 2023-07-25 Quarterly 0.59 0% 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% 0.22%
2022-10-03 2022-10-04 2022-10-18 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.23%
2022-07-01 2022-07-05 2022-07-19 Quarterly 0.55 0% 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% 0.18%
2021-10-04 2021-10-05 2021-10-19 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.2%
2021-07-02 2021-07-06 2021-07-20 Quarterly 0.42 0% 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% N/A
2020-10-05 2020-10-06 2020-10-20 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2020-07-06 2020-07-07 2020-07-21 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2020-04-06 2020-04-07 2020-04-21 Quarterly 0.36 12.5% N/A
2020-01-06 2020-01-07 2020-01-21 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2019-10-07 2019-10-08 2019-10-22 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2019-07-08 2019-07-09 2019-07-23 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2019-04-08 2019-04-09 2019-04-23 Quarterly 0.32 10.3% N/A
2019-01-07 2019-01-08 2019-01-22 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2018-10-05 2018-10-09 2018-10-23 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2018-07-09 2018-07-10 2018-07-24 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2018-04-09 2018-04-10 2018-04-24 Quarterly 0.29 11.5% N/A
2018-01-08 2018-01-09 2018-01-23 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-10-24 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-07-07 2017-07-11 2017-07-25 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-04-07 2017-04-11 2017-04-25 Quarterly 0.26 4% N/A
2016-12-19 2016-12-21 2017-01-04 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-09-12 2016-09-14 2016-09-28 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-06-29 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2016-03-24 2016-03-29 2016-04-12 Quarterly 0.25 13.6% N/A
2015-12-21 2015-12-23 2016-01-06 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-06-15 2015-06-17 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2015-04-06 2015-04-08 2015-04-22 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A

DG Dividend FAQ

Dollar General (DG) operates a network of over 19,400 discount-store locations across the southern, southwestern, mid-Midwest and eastern United States, targeting price-sensitive shoppers with a broad assortment of consumables, perishables, seasonal items and basic apparel.

What is the Dividend Yield of DG?

As of January 2026, DG`s dividend yield is 1.64%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.36 USD by the current share price of 144.00.

Does DG pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, DG paid a dividend of 2.36 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-06 and the payout was 0.59 USD.

How often does DG pay dividends?

DG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-06.

DG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DG for the next 4 payments are between 0.595 (+0.8%) and 0.611 (+3.6%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will DG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.59 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for Dollar General (DG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Dollar General (DG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of DG?

DG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 9.86% per year.
Strong growth: DG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DG?

DG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.19%. If you bought DG's shares at 199.12 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.36 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.19% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DG?

DG Payout Consistency is 95.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Dollar General has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DG have a good Dividend Yield?

DG`s 1.64% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DG is 35.8%. 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 61.73%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DG's Outstanding Shares?

Dollar General's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.26% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has DG ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 9, 2020 with a ratio of 1:4.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

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 220,955,000 +0.44%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-07 02:37