EPS (Diluted) for Dollar General (DG)
According to Dollar General's latest reported financial statements, the company's current diluted EPS (TTM) is $6.85. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) is net income divided by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding over the period. It expresses profit on a per-share basis — the figure investors use to value an individual share — and accounts for potential dilution from options, RSUs, and convertible securities.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
Currently viewingEPS (Diluted)Switch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$6.85
YoY change
+34.1%
5Y CAGR
-8.4%
Peak year (2022)
$10.68
Latest annual
$6.85
EPS (Diluted) history chart for Dollar General (DG) from 1985 to 2025
EPS (Diluted) history table for Dollar General (DG) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EPS (Diluted) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.85 | +34.1% | ||
| 2024 | $5.11 | -32.3% | ||
| 2023 | $7.55 | -29.3% | ||
| 2022 | $10.68 | +5.0% | ||
| 2021 | $10.17 | -4.2% | ||
| 2020 | $10.62 | +59.9% | ||
| 2019 | $6.64 | +11.2% | ||
| 2018 | $5.97 | +6.0% | ||
| 2017 | $5.63 | +27.1% | ||
| 2016 | $4.43 | +12.2% | ||
| 2015 | $3.95 | +13.2% | ||
| 2014 | $3.49 | +10.1% | ||
| 2013 | $3.17 | +11.2% | ||
| 2012 | $2.85 | +28.4% | ||
| 2011 | $2.22 | +22.0% | ||
| 2010 | $1.82 | +75.0% | ||
| 2009 | $1.04 | +205.9% | ||
| 2008 | $0.34 | -937.4% | ||
| 2007 | $-0.04 | -109.2% | ||
| 2006 | $0.44 | -58.9% | ||
| 2005 | $1.07 | +2.9% | ||
| 2004 | $1.04 | +16.9% | ||
| 2003 | $0.89 | +14.1% | ||
| 2002 | $0.78 | +25.8% | ||
| 2001 | $0.62 | +195.2% | ||
| 2000 | $0.21 | -61.8% | ||
| 1999 | $0.55 | +22.2% | ||
| 1998 | $0.45 | +9.8% | ||
| 1997 | $0.41 | -68.5% | ||
| 1996 | $1.30 | +4.0% | ||
| 1995 | $1.25 | -6.0% | ||
| 1994 | $1.33 | +786.7% | ||
| 1993 | $0.15 | +36.4% | ||
| 1992 | $0.11 | +10.0% | ||
| 1991 | $0.10 | +100.0% | ||
| 1990 | $0.05 | 0.0% | ||
| 1989 | $0.05 | +25.0% | ||
| 1988 | $0.04 | +100.0% | ||
| 1987 | $0.02 | 0.0% | ||
| 1986 | $0.02 | -66.7% | ||
| 1985 | $0.06 | — |
EPS (Diluted) 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
2025's annual diluted EPS for Dollar General (DG) came in at $6.85 – surged 34.1% year-over-year.
Dollar General diluted EPS has contracted on net over the period, with a -8.4% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Dollar General diluted EPS peaked at $10.68 in 2022; the latest annual figure is $6.85 in 2025 (35.9% below peak).
The highest annual diluted EPS of $10.68 was reported in 2022. The lowest in the available history was $-0.04 in 2007.
Within Consumer Defensive, Dollar General (DG) ranks 3rd among 8 peers we track. The peer median for diluted EPS is $5.05.
Dollar General EPS (Diluted) by Year
Dollar General EPS (Diluted) 2025: $6.85
Dollar General diluted EPS in 2025 was $6.85, surged 34.1% from 2024.
Dollar General EPS (Diluted) 2024: $5.11
Dollar General diluted EPS in 2024 was $5.11, plunged 32.3% below 2023.
Dollar General EPS (Diluted) 2023: $7.55
Dollar General diluted EPS in 2023 was $7.55, declined 29.3% below 2022.
Dollar General EPS (Diluted) 2022: $10.68
Dollar General diluted EPS in 2022 was $10.68, grew 5.0% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Dollar General EPS (Diluted) 2021: $10.17
Dollar General diluted EPS in 2021 was $10.17.
See more financial history for Dollar General (DG).
Sector peers — EPS (Diluted)
Companies in the same sector as Dollar General, ranked by their latest diluted EPS.
| Company | EPS (Diluted) | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $18.21 | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $7.26 | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $6.51 | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $6.00 | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $4.11 | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $3.04 | Consumer Defensive |
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $2.73 | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $1.94 | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dollar General's diluted EPS?
- Latest reported diluted EPS for Dollar General (DG) is $6.85 (period ending January 30, 2026).
How has Dollar General diluted EPS changed year-over-year?
- Dollar General (DG) diluted EPS changed +34.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Dollar General diluted EPS?
- Dollar General (DG) diluted EPS compound annual growth rate is -8.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Dollar General diluted EPS hit its highest annual value?
- Dollar General diluted EPS reached its highest annual value of $10.68 in 2022.
What was Dollar General diluted EPS in 2024?
- Dollar General (DG) diluted EPS in 2024 was $5.11.
What was Dollar General diluted EPS in 2025?
- Dollar General (DG) diluted EPS in 2025 was $6.85.
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