"Net Sales -- $10.9 billion, up 5.9% year over year, reflecting growth in both consumable and nonconsumable categories. Same-Store Sales -- Increased 4.3% with growth in both customer traffic and average basket size; every month of the quarter was above 3.5% comp sales growth."
"Gross Margin -- 30.4%, an increase of 105 basis points, primarily due to a 62 basis point reduction in shrink, higher inventory markups, and lower damages, offset by higher LIFO provision. Operating Profit -- $606 million, up 106%, with margin up 270 basis points to 5.6%."
"Operating Cash Flow -- $3.6 billion for the year, up 21.3%, supporting $1.7 billion in senior note redemptions and $130 million in dividends. 2026 Guidance -- Net sales growth of 3.7%-4.2%, same-store sales growth of 2.2%-2.7%, EPS of $7.10-$7.35."
"Delivery Sales Contribution -- Delivery sales drove approximately 80 basis points of the quarter's comp sales growth, supported by myDG and third-party platforms. Capital Spending Plans -- $1.4-$1.5 billion, including new stores, remodels (2,000 Project Renovate, 2,250 Project Elevate), and IT investments."
Dollar General reported strong financial performance with net sales reaching $10.9 billion, up 5.9% year-over-year, driven by growth in both consumable and nonconsumable categories. Same-store sales increased 4.3%, supported by both customer traffic gains and higher average basket sizes. Gross margin expanded to 30.4%, benefiting from a 62 basis point shrink reduction, higher inventory markups, and lower damages. Operating profit surged 106% to $606 million with a 270 basis point margin improvement. EPS reached $1.93, up 122%, while operating cash flow grew 21.3% to $3.6 billion. The company reduced merchandise inventories by 5.7% year-over-year while maintaining improved in-stock levels. For 2026, guidance projects 3.7%-4.2% net sales growth and $7.10-$7.35 EPS, with capital spending of $1.4-$1.5 billion supporting store expansion and remodels.
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