Dollar General Profit Margin

As of the most recent data (April 2026), DG shows a profit margin of 3.63%. That compares with 2.81% in the prior-year period — up 29.5% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.

Compared with the year-ago period, DG's profit margin is now 3.63% (was 2.81%) — a 29.5% year-over-year increase. Pairing that YoY change with peer averages gives a clearer picture of whether Dollar General is outperforming or lagging.

The Consumer Discretionary sector average profit margin is about 9.32%. Dollar General is at 3.63%, which is lower that average. That is roughly 61.0% below the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how DG stacks up against individual peers as well.

That compares with 2.81% in the prior-year period — up 29.5% year over year. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare Dollar General with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.

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