Dollar General (DG) Dividend History & Yield
Dollar General (DG) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 2.26%. The most recent dividend was $0.5900/share on Apr 21, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
2.26%
TTM Dividend/Share
$2.36
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
34.5%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
0.00%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
11.01%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
10.37%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
13.3%
FCF payout ratio
16.9%
Net debt / EBITDA
4.5x
Interest coverage
9.56x
ROIC (TTM)
6.8%
Dividend Safety Score
6 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 34.5%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($10.87) covers dividend/share ($2.36).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 0 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 16.9%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 4.5x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (11.0%) ≤ EPS growth (22.9%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Apr 7, 2026
- Payment date
- Apr 21, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5900
Ex-date Jan 6, 2026
- Payment date
- Jan 20, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.5900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5900
Ex-date Oct 7, 2025
- Payment date
- Oct 21, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5900
Ex-date Jul 8, 2025
- Payment date
- Jul 22, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5900
Ex-date Apr 8, 2025
- Payment date
- Apr 22, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5900
Ex-date Jan 7, 2025
- Payment date
- Jan 21, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5900
Ex-date Oct 8, 2024
- Payment date
- Oct 22, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5900
Ex-date Jul 9, 2024
- Payment date
- Jul 23, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5900
Ex-date Apr 8, 2024
- Payment date
- Apr 23, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5900
Ex-date Jan 8, 2024
- Payment date
- Jan 23, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5900
Ex-date Oct 6, 2023
- Payment date
- Oct 24, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.5900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5900
Ex-date Jul 10, 2023
- Payment date
- Jul 25, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.5900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5900
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 | $0.5900 | $0.5900 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 | $0.5900 | $0.5900 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | $0.5900 | $0.5900 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $0.5900 | $0.5900 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | $0.5900 | $0.5900 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 | $0.5900 | $0.5900 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Oct 22, 2024 | $0.5900 | $0.5900 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 | $0.5900 | $0.5900 |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | $0.5900 | $0.5900 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 23, 2024 | $0.5900 | $0.5900 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 | $0.5900 | $0.5900 |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Jul 25, 2023 | $0.5900 | $0.5900 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 7 year-over-year increases across 11 calendar years of data (2015–2025).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.3600 | — | — |
| 2025 | $2.3600 | $2.3600 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $1.7700 | $2.3600 | +33.3% |
| 2023 | $2.6200 | $1.7700 | -32.4% |
| 2022 | $1.6200 | $2.6200 | +61.7% |
| 2021 | $1.4000 | $1.6200 | +15.7% |
| 2020 | $1.2500 | $1.4000 | +12.0% |
| 2019 | $1.1300 | $1.2500 | +10.6% |
| 2018 | $0.7800 | $1.1300 | +44.9% |
| 2017 | $1.0000 | $0.7800 | -22.0% |
| 2016 | $0.8800 | $1.0000 | +13.6% |
| 2015 | — | $0.8800 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Dollar General (DG) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$519.51M
YoY change
+0.1%
5Y CAGR
+7.9%
Peak year (2025)
$519.51M
Latest annual
$519.51M
Cash dividends paid over time for Dollar General (DG)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Dollar General (DG)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $519.51M | +0.1% | +$527,000 | ||
| 2024 | $518.98M | +0.2% | +$1.00M | ||
| 2023 | $517.98M | +4.9% | +$24.25M | ||
| 2022 | $493.73M | +25.9% | +$101.54M | ||
| 2021 | $392.19M | +10.2% | +$36.26M | ||
| 2020 | $355.93M | +8.7% | +$28.36M | ||
| 2019 | $327.57M | +6.9% | +$21.05M | ||
| 2018 | $306.52M | +8.3% | +$23.59M | ||
| 2017 | $282.93M | +0.6% | +$1.80M | ||
| 2016 | $281.13M | +8.8% | +$22.81M | ||
| 2015 | $258.33M | — | +$258.33M | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | -100.0% | -$239.73M | ||
| 2009 | $239.73M | — | +$239.73M | ||
| 2008 | $0 | -100.0% | -$15.71M | ||
| 2007 | $15.71M | -74.9% | -$46.76M | ||
| 2006 | $62.47M | +11.2% | +$6.29M | ||
| 2005 | $56.18M | +6.6% | +$3.50M | ||
| 2004 | $52.68M | +12.4% | +$5.80M | ||
| 2003 | $46.88M | +10.0% | +$4.25M | ||
| 2002 | $42.64M | +0.3% | +$121,000 | ||
| 2001 | $42.52M | +0.7% | +$280,000 | ||
| 2000 | $42.24M | +25.0% | +$8.45M | ||
| 1999 | $33.79M | +26.7% | +$7.13M | ||
| 1998 | $26.66M | +18.8% | +$4.22M | ||
| 1997 | $22.44M | +33.1% | +$5.58M | ||
| 1996 | $16.86M | +25.9% | +$3.46M | ||
| 1995 | $13.39M | +25.9% | +$2.75M | ||
| 1994 | $10.64M | +406.7% | +$8.54M | ||
| 1993 | $2.10M | -61.8% | -$3.40M | ||
| 1992 | $5.50M | +37.5% | +$1.50M | ||
| 1991 | $4.00M | +8.1% | +$300,000 | ||
| 1990 | $3.70M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 1989 | $3.70M | — | — |
The 2025 reading of Dollar General (DG) dividends paid is $519.51M – edged up 0.1% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Dollar General dividends paid delivered a +7.9% annualised rate; sustaining 11 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $519.51M (2025); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 2008.
Within Consumer Defensive, Dollar General (DG) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $7.57B.
Dollar General Dividends Paid 2025: $519.51M
Dollar General dividends paid in 2025 was $519.51M, edged up 0.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Dollar General Dividends Paid 2024: $518.98M
Dollar General dividends paid in 2024 was $518.98M, edged up 0.2% from 2023.
Dollar General Dividends Paid 2023: $517.98M
Dollar General dividends paid in 2023 was $517.98M, edged up 4.9% from 2022.
Dollar General Dividends Paid 2022: $493.73M
Dollar General dividends paid in 2022 was $493.73M, grew 25.9% from 2021.
Dollar General Dividends Paid 2021: $392.19M
Dollar General dividends paid in 2021 was $392.19M.
See more financial history for Dollar General (DG).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Dollar General, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Procter & Gamble (PG) | $9.87B | Consumer Defensive |
| Coca-Cola (KO) | $8.78B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International (PM) | $8.62B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo (PEP) | $7.64B | Consumer Defensive |
| Walmart (WMT) | $7.51B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group (MO) | $6.96B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco (COST) | $2.18B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage (MNST) | $0 | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
Does Dollar General pay dividends?
Yes, Dollar General (DG) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $2.36 per share annually, yielding 2.26%.
What is Dollar General's dividend yield?
Dollar General (DG) has a current dividend yield of 2.26%.
Is Dollar General's dividend safe?
Dollar General (DG) passes 6 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Dollar General increased its dividend?
Dollar General (DG) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Dollar General's dividend payout ratio?
Dollar General (DG) has a dividend payout ratio of 34.5%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Dollar General's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Dollar General (DG) is $519.51M (period ending January 30, 2026).
How has Dollar General dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Dollar General (DG) dividends paid changed +0.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Dollar General dividends paid?
Dollar General (DG) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +7.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Dollar General dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Dollar General dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $519.51M in 2025.
What was Dollar General dividends paid in 2024?
Dollar General (DG) dividends paid in 2024 was $518.98M.
What was Dollar General dividends paid in 2025?
Dollar General (DG) dividends paid in 2025 was $519.51M.
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