EBITDA for Dollar General (DG)
According to Dollar General's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $3.25B USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$3.25B
YoY change
+21.0%
5Y CAGR
-4.7%
Peak year (2020)
$4.13B
Cumulative EBITDA
$51.37B
EBITDA history chart for Dollar General (DG) from 1985 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Dollar General (DG) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.25B | +21.0% | ||
| 2024 | $2.69B | -18.5% | ||
| 2023 | $3.30B | -18.7% | ||
| 2022 | $4.05B | +4.9% | ||
| 2021 | $3.86B | -6.5% | ||
| 2020 | $4.13B | +47.1% | ||
| 2019 | $2.81B | +9.3% | ||
| 2018 | $2.57B | +6.7% | ||
| 2017 | $2.41B | -1.4% | ||
| 2016 | $2.44B | +6.3% | ||
| 2015 | $2.30B | +8.9% | ||
| 2014 | $2.11B | +1.6% | ||
| 2013 | $2.08B | +8.5% | ||
| 2012 | $1.91B | +14.2% | ||
| 2011 | $1.68B | +14.0% | ||
| 2010 | $1.47B | +33.2% | ||
| 2009 | $1.10B | +32.4% | ||
| 2008 | $834.23M | +68.6% | ||
| 2007 | $494.73M | +8.5% | ||
| 2006 | $455.89M | -39.8% | ||
| 2005 | $757.69M | +4.1% | ||
| 2004 | $728.03M | +9.2% | ||
| 2003 | $666.59M | +18.5% | ||
| 2002 | $562.68M | +13.3% | ||
| 2001 | $496.58M | +87.1% | ||
| 2000 | $265.40M | -35.8% | ||
| 1999 | $413.25M | +20.7% | ||
| 1998 | $342.38M | +24.8% | ||
| 1997 | $274.28M | +24.3% | ||
| 1996 | $220.64M | +26.7% | ||
| 1995 | $174.15M | +25.9% | ||
| 1994 | $138.35M | +65.3% | ||
| 1993 | $83.70M | +21.1% | ||
| 1992 | $69.10M | +55.3% | ||
| 1991 | $44.50M | +28.6% | ||
| 1990 | $34.60M | +8.5% | ||
| 1989 | $31.90M | +11.9% | ||
| 1988 | $28.50M | +13.1% | ||
| 1987 | $25.20M | +23.5% | ||
| 1986 | $20.40M | -56.2% | ||
| 1985 | $46.60M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Dollar General's reported income 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 EBITDA stands at $3.25B (2025) – grew 21.0% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Dollar General EBITDA delivered a -4.7% annualised rate; with a net decline across the window.
Between 2020 and 2025, Dollar General EBITDA declined 21.3%, falling from $4.13B to $3.25B.
2020 marks the peak EBITDA at $4.13B, with the historical low of $20.40M recorded in 1986.
Dollar General (DG) sits 8th of 8 Consumer Defensive peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $16.50B.
Dollar General EBITDA by Year
Dollar General EBITDA 2025: $3.25B
Dollar General EBITDA in 2025 was $3.25B, grew 21.0% from 2024.
Dollar General EBITDA 2024: $2.69B
Dollar General EBITDA in 2024 was $2.69B, declined 18.5% below 2023.
Dollar General EBITDA 2023: $3.30B
Dollar General EBITDA in 2023 was $3.30B, declined 18.7% below 2022.
Dollar General EBITDA 2022: $4.05B
Dollar General EBITDA in 2022 was $4.05B, edged up 4.9% from 2021.
Dollar General EBITDA 2021: $3.86B
Dollar General EBITDA in 2021 was $3.86B.
See more financial history for Dollar General (DG).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Dollar General, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $46.47B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $23.92B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $18.70B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $17.46B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $15.54B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $13.40B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $10.83B | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $2.60B | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dollar General's EBITDA?
- Latest reported EBITDA for Dollar General (DG) is $3.25B (period ending January 30, 2026).
How has Dollar General EBITDA changed year-over-year?
- Dollar General (DG) EBITDA changed +21.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Dollar General EBITDA?
- Dollar General (DG) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is -4.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Dollar General EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
- Dollar General EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $4.13B in 2020.
What was Dollar General EBITDA in 2024?
- Dollar General (DG) EBITDA in 2024 was $2.69B.
What was Dollar General EBITDA in 2025?
- Dollar General (DG) EBITDA in 2025 was $3.25B.
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