Zacks Boosts Q4 EPS Estimates for Dollar General

Analysts see improved earnings power for discount retailer in coming years

Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:36pm

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Analysts at Zacks Research have raised their Q4 2027 and Q4 2028 earnings per share estimates for Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG). The firm now expects the company to earn $2.03 per share in Q4 2027, up from a prior estimate of $1.70. For Q4 2028, Zacks forecasts EPS of $2.25, signaling improved medium-term earnings expectations for the discount retail chain.

Why it matters

The revised estimates from Zacks suggest growing confidence in Dollar General's ability to drive profitability, even as the company faces broader economic headwinds. The discount retail segment has proven resilient, and Dollar General's focus on value, convenience and its growing store footprint appear to be resonating with analysts.

The details

Zacks Research analyst Team boosted their Q4 2027 and Q4 2028 earnings per share forecasts for Dollar General in a research report issued on March 25, 2026. The firm now expects the company to earn $2.03 per share in Q4 2027, up from a prior estimate of $1.70. For Q4 2028, Zacks is projecting EPS of $2.25. The consensus estimate for Dollar General's full-year 2026 earnings is $5.75 per share.

  • Zacks Research issued the updated estimates on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

The players

Zacks Research

An American financial research firm that provides investment research, analysis and commentary.

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.

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What they’re saying

“Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will earn $2.03 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.70.”

— Zacks Research analyst Team

The takeaway

The revised earnings estimates from Zacks suggest growing confidence in Dollar General's ability to drive profitability in the coming years, even as the broader retail environment faces economic headwinds. The discount retail segment has proven resilient, and Dollar General's focus on value, convenience and its growing store footprint appear to be resonating with analysts.