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# Dollar General’s Q4 Revenue Surpasses Projections, But Earnings Lag Due to Portfolio Analysis
Dollar General (DG) revealed higher-than-anticipated revenue for the fourth quarter on Thursday. Nevertheless, earnings did not meet projections due to expenses linked to a store portfolio assessment.
The discount company reported revenue of $10.3 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.87. Experts surveyed by Visible Alpha had predicted $10.26 billion and $1.52, correspondingly. The corporation mentioned that the earnings figures include a negative effect of $0.81 per share because of the store optimization analysis. Consequently, Dollar General intends to shutter 45 pOpshelf stores and 96 Dollar General stores in the first quarter, while transforming six pOpshelf locations into Dollar General stores.
CEO Todd Vasos remarked that even though the number of closures signifies less than one percent of their total store foundation, they trust this decision will permit them to better assist their neighborhoods and consumers.
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Looking forward, Dollar General foresees net revenue expansion of 3.4% to 4.4% for fiscal year 2025, with EPS projected between $5.10 and $5.80 and comparable-store revenue expansion of 1.2% to 2.2%. Experts had been anticipating full-year revenue expansion of 3.96%, EPS of $5.94, and comparable-store revenue expansion of 1.77%.
Oppenheimer experts had suggested on Tuesday that Dollar General’s 2025 outlook would probably miss consensus projections, adding that they believe the corporation’s continuous transformation initiatives are presently overshadowed by macroeconomic and competitive challenges.
The company’s stock has decreased by over 50% in the past year. However, it saw a 3% rise shortly after the opening bell following the earnings release. The positive report also boosted shares of rival Dollar Tree (DLTR), which increased by 6%.
