Dollar General (DG) Reports In-Line Q3 EPS, Trims FY EPS Guidance

(Updated - December 4, 2018 6:58 AM EST)

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) reported Q3 EPS of $1.26, in-line with the analyst estimate of $1.26. Revenue for the quarter came in at $6.41 billion versus the consensus estimate of $6.38 billion.

• Same-Store Sales Increased 2.8%

Guidance:

• For fiscal year 2018, the Company expects net sales growth to be approximately 9.0%, compared to the previous range of 9% to 9.3%, and expects same-store sales growth to be in the middle of the previous range of mid-to-high two percent.

The Company expects its fiscal year 2018 diluted EPS to be $5.85 to $6.05, compared to its previous diluted EPS guidance range of $5.95 to $6.15.

(*Street sees FY EPS of $6.11)

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