Dollar General — May 29, 2025 release

  As a result, the Company now expects the following for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2026 ("fiscal year 2025"):   · Net sales growth of approximately 3.7% to 4.7%, compared to its previous expectation of approximately 3.4% to 4.4%   · Same-store sales growth of approximately 1.5% to 2.5%, compared to its previous expectation of approximately 1.2% to 2.2%   · Diluted EPS approximately $5.20 to $5.80, compared to its previous expectation of approximately $5.10 to $5.80   o Diluted EPS guidance continues to assume an effective tax rate of approximately 23.5%         The Company continues to expect capital expenditures, including those related to investments in the Company's strategic initiatives, in the range of $1.3 billion to $1.4 billion.   The Company's financial guidance continues to assume no share repurchases in fiscal year 2025.   The Company is also reiterating its plans to execute approximately 4,885 real estate projects in fiscal year 2025, including opening approximately 575 new stores in the U.S. and up to 15 new stores in Mexico, remodeling approximately 2,000 stores through Project Renovate, remodeling approximately 2,250 stores through Project Elevate, and relocating approximately 45 stores.   Conference Call Information   The Company will hold a conference call on June 3, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. CT/9:00 a.m. ET, hosted by Todd Vasos, chief executive officer, and Kelly Dilts, chief financial officer. To participate via telephone, please call (877) 407-0890 at least 10 minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin. The conference ID is 13753584. There will also be a live webcast of the call available at https://investor.dollargeneral.com under "News & Events, Events & Presentations." A replay of the conference call will be available through July 1, 2025, and will be accessible via webcast replay or by calling (877) 660-6853. The conference ID for the telephonic replay is 13753584.   Forward-Looking Statements   This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Refo