Dollar General (DG) Misses Q1 EPS by 4c, Comps Increase 2.1%, Reiterates FY Guidance

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) reported Q1 EPS of $1.36, $0.04 worse than the analyst estimate of $1.40. Revenue for the quarter came in at $6.1 billion versus the consensus estimate of $6.2 billion.

• Same-Store Sales Increased 2.1%

GUIDANCE:

Dollar General sees FY2018 EPS of $5.95-$6.15, versus the consensus of $6.08.

The Company expects net sales to increase approximately 9%, with same-store sales growth estimated to be in the mid-two percent range. The Company expects the fiscal year 2018 operating margin rate to be relatively unchanged as compared to the fiscal year 2017 operating margin rate.

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