Capital Expenditures for Dollar General (DG)
According to Dollar General's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $1.55B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$1.55B
YoY change
-5.2%
5Y CAGR
+3.8%
Peak year (2023)
$1.70B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$16.30B
CapEx history chart for Dollar General (DG) from 1989 to 2025
CapEx history table for Dollar General (DG) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.24B | -5.2% | ||
| 2024 | $1.31B | -23.0% | ||
| 2023 | $1.70B | +8.9% | ||
| 2022 | $1.56B | +45.8% | ||
| 2021 | $1.07B | +4.1% | ||
| 2020 | $1.03B | +31.0% | ||
| 2019 | $784.84M | +6.9% | ||
| 2018 | $734.38M | +13.6% | ||
| 2017 | $646.46M | +15.4% | ||
| 2016 | $560.30M | +11.0% | ||
| 2015 | $504.81M | +35.0% | ||
| 2014 | $373.97M | -30.5% | ||
| 2013 | $538.44M | -5.8% | ||
| 2012 | $571.60M | +11.0% | ||
| 2011 | $514.86M | +22.5% | ||
| 2010 | $420.39M | +67.7% | ||
| 2009 | $250.75M | +22.0% | ||
| 2008 | $205.55M | +47.0% | ||
| 2007 | $139.79M | -46.5% | ||
| 2006 | $261.51M | -8.0% | ||
| 2005 | $284.11M | -2.8% | ||
| 2004 | $292.17M | +95.6% | ||
| 2003 | $149.36M | +11.2% | ||
| 2002 | $134.31M | +7.1% | ||
| 2001 | $125.36M | -42.1% | ||
| 2000 | $216.58M | +41.8% | ||
| 1999 | $152.74M | +8.8% | ||
| 1998 | $140.33M | +30.3% | ||
| 1997 | $107.70M | +27.6% | ||
| 1996 | $84.41M | +39.5% | ||
| 1995 | $60.52M | -8.0% | ||
| 1994 | $65.78M | +571.2% | ||
| 1993 | $9.80M | -60.3% | ||
| 1992 | $24.70M | +93.0% | ||
| 1991 | $12.80M | +43.8% | ||
| 1990 | $8.90M | -47.6% | ||
| 1989 | $17.00M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Dollar General's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Dollar General (DG) most recent annual capital expenditures stands at $1.24B (2025) – declined 5.2% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Dollar General capital expenditures delivered a +3.8% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Dollar General capital expenditures declined from $1.70B in 2023 to $1.24B in 2025, a 27.0% drawdown.
Across the available history, capital expenditures reached its high of $1.70B in 2023 and its low of $8.90M in 1990.
Among 8 Consumer Defensive peers, Dollar General (DG) ranks 7th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $2.94B.
Dollar General Capital Expenditures by Year
Dollar General Capital Expenditures 2025: $1.24B
Dollar General capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.24B, declined 5.2% below 2024.
Dollar General Capital Expenditures 2024: $1.31B
Dollar General capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.31B, declined 23.0% below 2023.
Dollar General Capital Expenditures 2023: $1.70B
Dollar General capital expenditures in 2023 was $1.70B, grew 8.9% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Dollar General Capital Expenditures 2022: $1.56B
Dollar General capital expenditures in 2022 was $1.56B, surged 45.8% from 2021.
Dollar General Capital Expenditures 2021: $1.07B
Dollar General capital expenditures in 2021 was $1.07B.
See more financial history for Dollar General (DG).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Dollar General, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $26.64B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $5.50B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $4.42B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $3.77B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $2.11B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $1.57B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $216.00M | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $132.28M | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dollar General's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Dollar General (DG) is $1.55B (period ending January 30, 2026).
How has Dollar General capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Dollar General (DG) capital expenditures changed -5.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Dollar General capital expenditures?
- Dollar General (DG) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +3.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Dollar General capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Dollar General capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $1.70B in 2023.
What was Dollar General capital expenditures in 2024?
- Dollar General (DG) capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.31B.
What was Dollar General capital expenditures in 2025?
- Dollar General (DG) capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.24B.
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