On March 21, Dollar General
- Overall sales rose 12.9% on a 1.6% decrease in same-store sales.
- 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 | $2,470,000 | $2,480,504 | $2,197,538 | 12.9 |
Net Profit | -- | $145,272 | $133,893 | 8.5 |
EPS | $0.49 | $0.46 | $0.41 | 12.2 |
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Margin Checkup
Q4 2005 | Q4 2004 | Change | |
---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin | 29.47% | 30.03% | (0.57) |
Op. Margin | 9.36% | 10.03% | (0.66) |
Net Margin | 5.86% | 6.09% | (0.24) |
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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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