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Dollar General Says Its Core Shopper Is ‘Watching Every Penny’

BenzingaAug 27, 2026, 4:35 PMVandana Singh

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) stock jumped on strong Q2 2026 earnings beat, rising same-store sales, and an upgraded full-year outlook.

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