Dollar General

Dollar General sells household goods in small, convenient neighborhood stores. It helps budget-conscious shoppers save money on daily essentials. Most items cost ten dollars or less.

What Fills the Aisles?

• Consumables: Cleaning supplies, paper products, and packaged food; accounts for 82.44% of net sales.
• Seasonal: Holiday items, toys, and gardening supplies; represents 10.05% of net sales.
• Home products: Kitchen supplies, small appliances, and light bulbs; makes up 4.85% of net sales.
• Apparel: Everyday clothing and accessories for all ages; comprises 2.66% of net sales.

Growing the Footprint

• Opened 195 new retail stores during the first quarter of 2026.
• Expanded international operations by opening five locations in Mexico during the period.
• Remodeled over 1,300 existing locations through the Project Renovate and Project Elevate initiatives.
• Continued development of 180 standalone stores under the pOpshelf retail concept.

Neighborhood Access and Value

Operating 21,055 stores provides a physical presence in 48 states and Mexico as of May 1, 2026. Using small-format locations helps the company reach rural customers who live far from major retail hubs.

Performance by the Numbers

• Net sales reached $10.79 billion in Q1 2026, up 3.4% year-over-year.
• Operating profit grew to $638.5 million in Q1 2026, a 10.8% increase from Q1 2025.
• Net income rose to $444.1 million in Q1 2026, up 13.3% from the previous year.
• Free cash flow fell to $364.6 million in Q1 2026, down 34.5% year-over-year.

How the Business Evolved

Dollar General has grown from a family-owned business into the largest discount retailer in the United States by store count. Its focus on essential goods and local convenience allows the company to serve low-income shoppers across various economic cycles.