Dollar General EBIT

The latest EBIT for DG is $2.4B as of July 2026. That compares with $1.8B in the prior-year period — up 36.3% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of $3.4T. Investors often review this figure alongside Dollar General's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Over the past year, DG's EBIT moved from $1.8B to $2.4B — a 36.3% year-over-year increase. If the trend continues in the same direction for several quarters, it can signal a meaningful shift in Dollar General's operating scale or balance-sheet position.

Against Consumer Discretionary companies, DG currently prints $2.4B for EBIT, while the sector average sits near $3.4T. That is roughly 99.9% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Dollar General's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A EBIT figure of $2.4B for DG is a snapshot of scale on that line item. On its own it does not say whether the business is healthy — you also want growth rate, margins, and how the number compares with similar companies. The Consumer Discretionary average is about $3.4T. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.

After noting DG's EBIT ($2.4B), review year-over-year change from $1.8B, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.