Dollar General — May 28, 2026 release

  First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Highlights     · Net Sales Increased 3.4% to $10.8 Billion   · Same-Store Sales Increased 2.0%   · Operating Profit Increased 10.8% to $638.5 Million   · Diluted Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) Increased 12.4% to $2.00   · Cash Flow From Operations of $716.2 Million   · Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.59 per share   “We are pleased with our first-quarter EPS performance, which exceeded our expectations as strong operating margin expansion more than offset the impact of severe winter weather and higher fuel costs,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief executive officer. “Our topline results were highlighted by positive customer traffic and balanced category growth, while continued progress on our key initiatives drove another quarter of strong operating profit growth.”   “These results reflect the great work of our team, and I want to thank our store, supply chain, and support center associates for their continued dedication to serving our customers with value and convenience. Looking ahead, we believe the essential nature of our offering and our expansive footprint position us well to navigate the current macroeconomic environment. Overall, we remain confident in our ability to deliver on the goals outlined in our long-term financial framework, while creating sustainable long-term shareholder value.”   First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Year Overview   Net sales increased 3.4% to $10.8 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $10.4 billion in the first qua