Strong sales growth in view of challenges

  • Pure sales: Increased 5.3% to $ 10.4 billion in the first quarter.

  • New Store Sagbs: 156 new shops were opened in a quarter.

  • Sales of the same stores: Increased by 2.4%in a quarter.

  • General profit margin: 31%, increased 78 base point.

  • Operating profits: Increased by 5.5% to $ 576 million. USD.

  • EPS: Increased by 7.9% to $ 1.78.

  • Cash Flow from Operations: $ 847 million USD, ie 27.6%.

  • Goods stock: $ 6.6 billion, ie a 5% decrease compared to previous years.

  • Dividend Payment: $ 0.59 per share of $ 130 million.

  • 2025 Financial Guidelines: Cash sales growth from 3.7% to 4.7%, the growth of the same store sales was 1.5% to 2.5%, EPS range from $ 5.20 to $ 5.80.

Date of release: 2025 June 03

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  • Dollar General Corp (NYS: DG) reported 5.3% of increased cash increases to $ 10.4 billion in 2025. In the first quarter, which is determined by the opening of 156 new stores.

  • Sales of the same stores increased by 2.4%with the growth of consumer and non -consumer product categories.

  • The company has reached an increase in gross profit margins at 78 basic points assigned to lower contraction and higher stock markings.

  • Dollar General Corp (NYS: DG) increased by 7.9% EPS to $ 1.78, exceeding internal expectations.

  • The company reported large cash flows from operations, increasing 27.6% to $ 847 million. USD and 5% reduced the stock of goods.

  • Despite its high sales growth, the flow of customers in the quarter slightly decreased by 0.3%.

  • SG & A costs have increased by 77 basic points compared to the percentage of sales, which are determined by higher retail labor and incentive compensation costs.

  • The company faces uncertainty about the changing tariff environment, which can affect consumer costs and the price of goods.

  • Dollar General Corp (NYS: DG) provides significant winds from the costs of incentive compensation, especially those affecting Q2.

  • Since 2019 The construction costs of new stores have increased by more than 40%, which affects the company’s return on investment in new store openings.

Q.: Can you discuss your confidence in maintaining the highest level of momentum and some surprises in a quarter? Also, how do all years’s guidelines reflect your expectations? A: Todd Vasos, CEO, emphasized self -confidence to maintain the highest level of momentum due to improved store standards, customer service and reduced turnover. He noted that the decreasing improvements of the supply and supply chain contributed positively. Kelly Dilts, the CFO, added that the guidelines take into account the advantage of Q1, but also take into account uncertainty, allowing for possible consumer expenses.

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