Dollar General and similar discount stores are doing well as shoppers look for deals during economic hardship.
Shares of Dollar General rose nearly 5%during premarket trading, Reuters reported.
“We believe the essential nature of our offering and our expansive footprint position us well to navigate the current macroeconomic environment,” CEO Todd Vasos said in a statement.
Dollar General expects fiscal 2026 earnings per share to be $7.20 to $7.45, compared with its previous forecast of $7.10 to $7.35.
