Dollar General Receives 'Hold' Rating from Analysts

Thirty analysts covering the stock give it a consensus recommendation of 'Hold'

Mar. 27, 2026 at 9:58am

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Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) has received a consensus 'Hold' recommendation from the thirty analysts currently covering the stock, according to Marketbeat Ratings. One analyst rated the stock as 'Sell', fifteen gave it a 'Hold' rating, and fourteen recommended 'Buy'. The average 12-month price target among analysts is $145.33.

Why it matters

As a major discount retail chain, Dollar General's stock performance and analyst ratings are closely watched by investors. The 'Hold' consensus suggests analysts see limited upside in the near term, though a sizable number still recommend buying the shares.

The details

Several analysts have recently weighed in on Dollar General's stock. UBS Group reiterated a 'Buy' rating and $163 price target, while Wells Fargo raised its target to $125 and maintained an 'Equal Weight' rating. Morgan Stanley cut its price target to $150 and kept an 'Equal Weight' rating. JPMorgan Chase raised its price objective to $170 and has an 'Overweight' recommendation.

  • Dollar General reported Q1 2026 earnings on March 12, 2026.

The players

Dollar General Corporation

A U.S.-based variety and discount retailer operating a large network of small-format stores that serve primarily rural and suburban communities.

UBS Group

A global financial services firm that has reiterated a 'Buy' rating and $163 price target on Dollar General.

Wells Fargo & Company

A major U.S. bank that has raised its price target on Dollar General to $125 and maintained an 'Equal Weight' rating.

Morgan Stanley

A global financial services firm that has cut its price target on Dollar General to $150 and kept an 'Equal Weight' rating.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

A major U.S. bank that has raised its price objective on Dollar General to $170 and has an 'Overweight' recommendation.

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