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DG Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

DG has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 2.95 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.14%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.95
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.01%
Overall Dividend Rating 67.82%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.52%
Payout Ratio 38.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 91.84%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 24.8% (S&P 500: 18.7%)
Total Return 5y: -46.2% (S&P 500: 113.5%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
TGT 40,878 M 4.64% 3.47%
DG 23,012 M 3.14% 1.52%
WMT 818,413 M 1.16% 2.70%
PSMT 3,444 M 1.20% 1.98%
COST 427,654 M 0.51% 1.59%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
PSMT 3,444 M 25.3% 94.1%
TGT 40,878 M 10.6% 100%
DG 23,012 M 11.0% 95.1%
WMT 818,413 M 2.93% 88.2%
COST 427,654 M -18.8% 58.3%

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DG Dividend History: Last 43 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-07 2025-10-07 2025-10-21 Quarterly 0.59 0% N/A
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% 0.17%
2020-10-05 2020-10-06 2020-10-20 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.17%
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 Corporation is a leading discount retailer operating in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States, offering a diverse range of products including consumables, packaged food, perishables, and non-food items. The companys extensive product portfolio caters to a broad customer base, with a focus on everyday essentials and value-driven offerings.

What is the Dividend Yield of DG?

As of September 2025, DG`s dividend yield is 3.14%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.95 USD by the current share price of 104.21.

Does DG pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, DG paid a dividend of 2.95 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-07 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 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-07.

Will DG pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.59 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-07. The next Ex-Dividend date for Dollar General (DG) is 2025-10-07.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Dollar General (DG) is 2025-10-07.

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: DG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DG?

DG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.52%. If you bought DG's shares at 193.82 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.95 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.52% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DG?

DG Payout Consistency is 95.1%. 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 3.14% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DG is 38.0%. 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 67.82%. 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 (CAGR)?

Dollar General`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.20% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -6.1%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Dollar General ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the 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 220,854,000 +0.39%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-10 04:03