Dollar General Corporation (DG)
Consumer Defensive
Discount Stores
127.10 $
-0.4%
vs. previous close
Closing price · As of: 31. Jul 2026
Dividend history for Dollar General Corporation (DG): every payment, yield, payout ratio and growth at a glance. The most recent distribution was 0.59 $ per share (ex-date 07/07/2026).
Dividend
Dividend Yield
Annual dividend divided by the current price: what percentage of your investment comes back as a payout each year.
1.86%
Dividend Per Share (TTM)
Sum of dividends paid per share over the last 12 months.
2.36$
Payout Ratio
Share of profit paid out as dividends. Over 100% means the company is paying out more than it earns — not sustainable long-term.
33.4%
Increase Streak
How many years in a row the dividend has been raised — the gold standard for dividend payers.
0Years
Years Without a Cut
How many years in a row the dividend hasn't been cut — a measure of reliability.
2Years
Dividend growth (5-yr CAGR)
Average annual dividend growth over the past five years.
11.0%
Payment History
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2026 | 07/21/2026 | 0.59 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/07/2026 | 04/21/2026 | 0.59 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/06/2026 | 01/20/2026 | 0.59 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/07/2025 | 10/21/2025 | 0.59 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/08/2025 | 07/22/2025 | 0.59 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/08/2025 | 04/22/2025 | 0.59 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/07/2025 | 01/21/2025 | 0.59 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/08/2024 | 10/22/2024 | 0.59 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/09/2024 | 07/23/2024 | 0.59 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/08/2024 | 04/23/2024 | 0.59 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/08/2024 | 01/23/2024 | 0.59 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/06/2023 | 10/24/2023 | 0.59 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/10/2023 | 07/25/2023 | 0.59 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/10/2023 | 04/25/2023 | 0.59 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/30/2022 | 01/17/2023 | 0.55 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/03/2022 | 10/18/2022 | 0.55 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/01/2022 | 07/19/2022 | 0.55 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/04/2022 | 04/19/2022 | 0.55 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/03/2022 | 01/18/2022 | 0.42 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/04/2021 | 10/19/2021 | 0.42 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/02/2021 | 07/20/2021 | 0.42 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/05/2021 | 04/20/2021 | 0.42 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/04/2021 | 01/19/2021 | 0.36 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/05/2020 | 10/20/2020 | 0.36 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/06/2020 | 07/21/2020 | 0.36 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/06/2020 | 04/21/2020 | 0.36 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/06/2020 | 01/21/2020 | 0.32 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/07/2019 | 10/22/2019 | 0.32 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/08/2019 | 07/23/2019 | 0.32 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/08/2019 | 04/23/2019 | 0.32 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/07/2019 | 01/22/2019 | 0.29 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/05/2018 | 10/23/2018 | 0.29 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/09/2018 | 07/24/2018 | 0.29 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/09/2018 | 04/24/2018 | 0.29 $ | Quarterly |
| 01/08/2018 | 01/23/2018 | 0.26 $ | Quarterly |
| 10/06/2017 | 10/24/2017 | 0.26 $ | Quarterly |
| 07/07/2017 | 07/25/2017 | 0.26 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/07/2017 | 04/25/2017 | 0.26 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/19/2016 | 01/04/2017 | 0.25 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/12/2016 | 09/28/2016 | 0.25 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/13/2016 | 06/29/2016 | 0.25 $ | Quarterly |
| 03/24/2016 | 04/12/2016 | 0.25 $ | Quarterly |
| 12/21/2015 | 01/06/2016 | 0.22 $ | Quarterly |
| 09/14/2015 | 09/30/2015 | 0.22 $ | Quarterly |
| 06/15/2015 | 07/01/2015 | 0.22 $ | Quarterly |
| 04/06/2015 | 04/22/2015 | 0.22 $ | Quarterly |
Data as of: July 31, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.