On March 21, Dollar General
- Overall sales rose 12% on a 2% increase in same-store sales and an additional week.
- Increased markdowns and higher transportation expenses reduced gross margins.
(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
Avg. Est. | Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sales | $8,560,000 | $8,582,237 | $7,660,927 | 12.0 |
Net Profit | -- | $350,155 | $344,190 | 1.7 |
EPS | $1.12 | $1.08 | $1.04 | 3.8 |
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Margin Checkup
Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | Change | |
---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin | 28.72% | 29.54% | (0.82) |
Op. Margin | 6.55% | 7.27% | (0.72) |
Net Margin | 4.08% | 4.49% | (0.41) |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
Assets | Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change |
---|---|---|---|
Cash+ ST Invest. | $209,459 | $275,755 | (24) |
Inventory | $1,474,414 | $1,376,537 | 7.1 |
Accounts Rec. | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Liabilities | Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change |
---|---|---|---|
Long-Term Obligations | $269,962 | $258,462 | 4.4 |
Accounts Pay. | $508,386 | $409,327 | 24.2 |
Cash Flow Highlights
Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
Cash From Ops | $555,485 | $391,515 | 41.9 |
Capital Expend. | $284,112 | $288,294 | (1.5) |
Free Cash Flow | $271,373 | $103,221 | 162.9 |
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