Dollar General — Aug 27, 2026 release

The Company now expects the following for fiscal 2026:   · Net sales growth in the range of approximately 4.0% to 4.3%, compared to its previous expectation in the range of 3.7% to 4.2%       · Same-store sales growth in the range of approximately 2.5% to 2.9%, compared to its previous expectation in the range of 2.2% to 2.7%   · Diluted EPS in the range of approximately $7.80 to $8.00, compared to its previous expectation in the range of $7.20 to $7.45   o Diluted EPS guidance includes the estimated benefit from tariff refunds, after related reinvestments, of approximately $0.25 in the second quarter of fiscal 2026   o Diluted EPS guidance assumes an effective tax rate of approximately 24.5%   · Share repurchases of up to $700 million   The Company continues to expect capital expenditures, including those related to investments in the Company’s strategic initiatives, in the range of $1.4 billion to $1.5 billion.   The Company is also reiterating its plans to execute approximately 4,730 real estate projects in fiscal 2026, including opening approximately 450 new stores in the United States and approximately 10 new stores in Mexico, remodeling approximately 2,000 stores through Project Renovate, remodeling approximately 2,250 stores through Project Elevate, and relocating approximately 20 stores.   Conference Call Information   The Company will hold a conference call on Augus