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Data last updated: Oct 21, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 21, 2026): Dollar General Corporation (DG) pays a $2.36 annual dividend ($0.59 quarterly), yielding 1.77% at $134.19/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-10-06. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 1.77%
Annual Dividend: $2.36 per share
Payout Ratio: 30.6%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-10-06
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Years of Dividend History: 12
Dollar General Corporation dividend investors get a discount retailer built on everyday essentials: consumables like packaged food, cleaning products, and over-the-counter medicines sold across the southern, midwestern, and eastern United States. The current yield is 1.85%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $2.36 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is October 6, 2026. DG's beta of 0.226 points to low price volatility, which suits investors who want dividend income without sharp swings in share price.
Dollar General Corporation pays out 30.6% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That low payout leaves substantial room to sustain and grow the dividend even if earnings soften, and the company's focus on everyday consumables like food, cleaning supplies, and personal care products supports recurring demand. The most significant data-supported pressure on Dollar General Corporation dividend safety is the note that the history window contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, which shows the payout is not immune to resets.
Dollar General Corporation dividend history shows a CAGR of 10.4% per year from 2015 to 2025. The per-share dividend grew from $0.88 in 2015 to $2.36 in 2025 (the 2026 figure of $2.36 reflects a partial year, so Dollar General Corporation dividend 2026 data is not yet complete). The largest annual increase in the window was 61.7% in 2022, while the consecutive increase streak currently stands at just 2 years.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | -3.4% | $2.62 (2022) | $2.36 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +11.0% | $1.40 (2020) | $2.36 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +10.4% | $0.88 (2015) | $2.36 (2025) |
DG stock fits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. At 1.85%, the yield is low (below 2%) and sits above the 5-year average of 1.36%, which means today's entry point offers a better income rate than the historical norm. The 10.4% annual growth rate over a decade is the real draw here. The trade-off is clear: the current income is modest, and with only 2 consecutive years of increases, the streak offers little of the reliability that long-tenured dividend growers provide. What DG delivers is a conservative payout ratio and a history of aggressive growth when conditions allow.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | $0.5900 |
| 2026-07-07 | $0.5900 |
| 2026-04-07 | $0.5900 |
| 2026-01-06 | $0.5900 |
| 2025-10-07 | $0.5900 |
| 2025-07-08 | $0.5900 |
| 2025-04-08 | $0.5900 |
| 2025-01-07 | $0.5900 |
| 2024-10-08 | $0.5900 |
| 2024-07-09 | $0.5900 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.3600 |
| 2025 | $2.3600 |
| 2024 | $2.3600 |
| 2023 | $1.7700 |
| 2022 | $2.6200 |
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