DG Dividend Calculator
Dollar General Corp. (DG) currently yields 2.54% and paid $2.95 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$116.27
Dividend Yield
2.54%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$2.95
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+13.6%
Raise Streak
2 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from DG
Portfolio Value
$144,213
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$409
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — DG
Projected Income from DG
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $406 | $34 | 141.1 | $16,406 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $631 | $53 | 193.2 | $24,599 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $899 | $75 | 242.6 | $33,840 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $1,219 | $102 | 289.9 | $44,280 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $1,601 | $133 | 335.3 | $56,096 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $2,054 | $171 | 379.3 | $69,491 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $2,594 | $216 | 422.1 | $84,701 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $3,237 | $270 | 464.2 | $102,002 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $4,002 | $333 | 505.7 | $121,714 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $4,912 | $409 | 547.1 | $144,213 |
DG Dividend Per Share by Year
DG Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | 2026-07-21 | $0.59 |
| 2026-04-07 | 2026-04-21 | $0.59 |
| 2026-01-06 | 2026-01-20 | $0.59 |
| 2025-10-07 | 2025-10-21 | $0.59 |
| 2025-07-08 | 2025-07-22 | $0.59 |
| 2025-04-08 | 2025-04-22 | $0.59 |
| 2025-01-07 | 2025-01-21 | $0.59 |
| 2024-10-08 | 2024-10-22 | $0.59 |
| 2024-07-09 | 2024-07-23 | $0.59 |
| 2024-04-08 | 2024-04-23 | $0.59 |
| 2024-01-08 | 2024-01-23 | $0.59 |
| 2023-10-06 | 2023-10-24 | $0.59 |
| 2023-07-10 | 2023-07-25 | $0.59 |
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-04-25 | $0.59 |
| 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-17 | $0.55 |
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-10-18 | $0.55 |
| 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-19 | $0.55 |
| 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-19 | $0.55 |
| 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-18 | $0.42 |
| 2021-10-04 | 2021-10-19 | $0.42 |
| 2021-07-02 | 2021-07-20 | $0.42 |
| 2021-04-05 | 2021-04-20 | $0.42 |
| 2021-01-04 | 2021-01-19 | $0.36 |
| 2020-10-05 | 2020-10-20 | $0.36 |
DG Dividend FAQ
How much does DG pay in dividends per share?
Dollar General Corp. paid $2.95 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does DG pay dividends?
DG pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is DG's dividend yield?
At the last close of $116.27, DG yields approximately 2.54% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is DG's dividend growth rate?
DG's dividend per share has compounded at 13.6% per year over the last 5 years (20.4% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much DG do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $2.95 per share per year, roughly 407 shares — about $47,321.89 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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