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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 27, 2026)

Filed August 27, 2026For Securities:DG

Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) filed an 8-K on August 27, 2026, primarily to furnish a press release detailing its fiscal 2026 second-quarter (ended July 31, 2026) results. While specific financial figures are not detailed in the 8-K text itself, the announcement of the press release indicates that investors can find comprehensive operational and financial condition updates within it. Key forward-looking information and capital allocation decisions were also disclosed. The company provided its fiscal year 2026 outlook and announced its intention to resume share repurchases in the latter half of fiscal 2026, signaling confidence in future performance and a commitment to returning value to shareholders. Additionally, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share was declared, demonstrating ongoing financial health and shareholder distribution.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company issued a press release on August 27, 2026, detailing fiscal 2026 second-quarter results.
  • 2Fiscal year 2026 outlook provided in the accompanying press release.
  • 3Quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share declared, payable by October 20, 2026.
  • 4Shareholders of record for the dividend payment are those as of October 6, 2026.
  • 5Expects to resume share repurchases under the existing program in the second half of fiscal year 2026.
  • 6The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, limiting its legal implications under the Exchange Act.
  • 7The filing incorporates by reference the news release containing detailed financial and operational results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results for the fiscal 2026 second quarter are detailed in the news release issued by Dollar General Corporation on August 27, 2026, which is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

The company's fiscal year 2026 outlook is discussed in the news release furnished with this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for detailed projections and commentary.

Dollar General expects to resume share repurchases under its existing Board-approved share repurchase program during the second half of fiscal year 2026.

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.59 per share. This dividend is payable on or before October 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 6, 2026.