Dollar General Net Income

The latest net income for DG is $1.7B as of July 2026. That compares with $1.2B in the prior-year period — up 43.0% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of $140B. 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 net income moved from $1.2B to $1.7B — a 43.0% 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 $1.7B for net income, while the sector average sits near $140B. That is roughly 98.8% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Dollar General's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A net income figure of $1.7B 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 $140B. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.

After noting DG's net income ($1.7B), review year-over-year change from $1.2B, 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.