Dollar General Corporation Stock Dividends
DG pays dividends quarterly. Last paid amount was $0.590 at Apr 23, 2024. As of today, dividend yield (TTM) is 1.72%.
Dividend Yield Range
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Key Stats
Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.72% |
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Frequency | Quarterly |
1Y Growth | 0% |
Payout Ratio | 0 |
Amount Per Share | $0.590 |
Dollar General Corporation has not yet announced its next dividend date. Last payment date was: Apr 23, 2024.
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DG Dividend Payout History
To ensure a understanding of DG's dividend performance, consider examining the historical payout ratios and how they align with the company's earnings. Fluctuations in payout amounts may reflect changes in the company's dividend policy or earnings stability.
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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31 | Aug 25, 2016 | Sep 12, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 | $0.250 | 0.355% |
32 | May 26, 2016 | Jun 13, 2016 | Jun 29, 2016 | $0.250 | 0.267% |
33 | Mar 10, 2016 | Mar 24, 2016 | Apr 12, 2016 | $0.250 | 0.300% |
34 | Dec 03, 2015 | Dec 21, 2015 | Jan 06, 2016 | $0.220 | 0.303% |
35 | Aug 27, 2014 | Sep 14, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.220 | 0.304% |
36 | May 28, 2015 | Jun 15, 2015 | Jul 01, 2015 | $0.220 | 0.280% |
37 | Mar 12, 2015 | Apr 06, 2015 | Apr 22, 2015 | $0.220 | 0.290% |
Dividend Sustainability
With a moderate Dividend Sustainability Score (DSS), the company may sustain its dividends, but continuous monitoring is advised for any financial shifts. However, its Dividend Growth Potential Score (DGPS) is only moderate, indicating limited growth potential. On the whole, the dividend outlook remains neutral, meriting close observation of both the company's financial health and growth prospects.
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Comparing DG to Sector and Country
DG pays a solid dividend yield of 1.72%, which is higher than the average of the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (0.88%). DG’s dividend yield is lower than the average of the top 25% of dividend payers in the Consumer Defensive sector in the US market (5.78%), which means that there are more attractive dividend stocks to consider.