Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:DG) stock traded higher Thursday after the company reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year outlook.
The discount retailer reported net sales of $11.29 billion, up 5.2% year over year. Revenue beat the consensus estimate of $11.197 billion.
Earnings rose 33% to $2.48 per share, beating the Street estimate of $2.01. The result included a roughly 25-cent benefit from tariff refunds after related reinvestments.
Dollar General also plans to resume share repurchases in the third quarter. The company expects to buy back up to $700 million in shares during the second half of the year, citing strong cash flow and liquidity.
During the earnings call, Dollar General said stubborn inflation and gas prices of $4 or more in some states continue to strain its core shopper. The company said customers are "watching every penny" and purchasing less per trip because they remain uncertain about the weeks ahead.
