Dollar General — Aug 27, 2026 release

Diluted EPS increased 33.3% to $2.48 for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to diluted EPS of $1.86 in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, including an estimated benefit from tariff refunds, after related reinvestments, of approximately $0.25.   Merchandise Inventories   As of July 31, 2026, total merchandise inventories, at cost, were $6.6 billion compared to $6.6 billion as of August 1, 2025, a decrease of 2.7% on an average per-store basis.       Capital Expenditures   Total additions to property and equipment in the 26-week period ended July 31, 2026 were $758 million, including approximately: $414 million for improvements, upgrades, remodels and relocations of existing stores; $168 million for distribution and transportation-related projects; $133 million related to store facilities, primarily for leasehold improvements, fixtures and equipment in new stores; and $31 million for information systems upgrades and technology-related projects.   During the second quarter of 2026, the Company opened 125 new stores in the United States and one new store in Mexico, remodeled 665 stores through Project Renovate and 711 stores through Project Elevate, and relocated 5 stores.   Share Repurchases   The Company intends to repurchase shares under its existing share repurchase program in the second half of the fiscal year ending January 29, 2027 (“fiscal 2026”). The Compan