Dollar General sales rallies to $11.3 billion

• Dollar General reported Q2 fiscal 2026 net sales of $11.3 billion, up 5.2% year over year.
• Operating profit increased 29.2% to $769.2 million, while diluted EPS rose to $2.48.
• The company reported $1.5 billion in year-to-date operating cash flow and declared a $0.59 dividend.

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) reported second quarter fiscal 2026 net sales of $11.3 billion, up 5.2% year over year, while same-store sales increased 3.5%.

The results compared with the prior-year period as the company reported higher sales performance, while operating profit increased 29.2% to $769.2 million during the quarter.

The company reported diluted earnings per share of $2.48, up 33.3% year over year, while year-to-date cash flow from operations reached $1.5 billion.

Dollar General’s Board of Directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share, continuing the company’s shareholder return program.

The company operates a broad discount retail network focused on consumable products, seasonal merchandise, and household goods, with fiscal 2026 results reflecting changes in sales, profitability, and cash generation.