Dollar General Corporation

DG|Consumer Defensive|$131.76

Last update: Mar 15, 2026 at 11:45

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.79%

Annual Dividend

$2.36

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

34.35%

FCF Payout Ratio

16.85%

Stock Price

$131.76

52-Week Range

$77.52 – $158.23

Dividend History (2016–2025)

DG annual dividend per share and yield history

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

April 7, 2026

Next Payment Date

April 21, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

2.48%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

10.48%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

10.40%

3-Year Total Growth

7.64%

5-Year Total Growth

64.58%

10-Year Total Growth

168.94%

Income Calculator

DG Dividend Calculator

Number of Shares

Total Investment

$13,176.00

Annual Income

$236.00

Quarterly Income

$59.00

Monthly Income

$19.67

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DG's current dividend yield?

Dollar General Corporation (DG) currently has a dividend yield of 1.79%, based on a stock price of $131.76 and an annual dividend of $2.36.

When is DG's next dividend payment date?

DG's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-07 and the next payment date is 2026-04-21. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does DG pay in dividends per year?

Dollar General Corporation paid $2.36 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has DG been increasing its dividend?

Dollar General Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 10.48% and a 10-year CAGR of 10.40%.

Is DG's dividend safe?

Dollar General Corporation has a payout ratio of 34.35%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 16.85%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

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Data sourced from Sheets Finance.