Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) saw a 20.9% surge in stock price due to strong Q3 earnings, with net income increasing by 43.8% to $282.6 million. Net sales rose by 4.6% to $10.6 billion, driven by new stores and higher foot traffic, prompting an increase in full-year sales outlook.

Following the positive results, Dollar General (NYSE:DG) raised its full fiscal year net sales outlook to 4.7-4.9% and same-store sales growth to 2.5-2.7%. Diluted EPS is projected to be $6.30-$6.50. Shareholders will receive $0.59 in cash dividends per share on January 20, 2026.

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