DG monthly performance report
View DG's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
DG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Dollar General (DG) closed November 2026 at $134.14, up 1.39% for the month and +28.75% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, DG is +1.03%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +6.97% versus its 200-day moving average ($125.40), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, DG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −57.11%, with a relative strength index reading of 66.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Dollar General ended November 2026 at $134.14, posting a monthly return of +1.39%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.57%.
The current quarter stands at +12.18% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +6.97% versus the 200-day moving average ($125.40).
Year-to-date, DG is +1.03% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −9.59%. The stock is currently −15.22% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −57.55%.
| Period | DG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.35% | −0.36% | +0.01% |
| 1 Week | +0.29% | +2.59% | −2.30% |
| 1 Month | +1.39% | −0.18% | +1.57% |
| 3 Months | +11.71% | −2.37% | +14.08% |
| 6 Months | +27.69% | +0.83% | +26.86% |
| YTD | +1.03% | +10.62% | −9.59% |
| 12 Months | +28.75% | +12.25% | +16.49% |
| 3 Years | +14.27% | +71.37% | −57.11% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2025 | +21.26% |
| #2 | Mar 2025 | +18.54% |
| #3 | Jun 2025 | +17.61% |
| #4 | Oct 2023 | +12.51% |
| #5 | Nov 2025 | +10.98% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2024 | −31.08% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −24.01% |
| #3 | Sep 2023 | −23.61% |
| #4 | Apr 2024 | −10.81% |
| #5 | Jul 2024 | −8.95% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −9.64% |
| Q4 2025 | +28.47% |
| Q1 2026 | −10.57% |
| Q2 2026 | −3.05% |
| Q3 2026 | +3.88% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +12.18% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −44.79% |
| 2024 | −44.23% |
| 2025 | +75.11% |
| 2026 | +1.03% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $158.23 (2026-02-26) |
| 52-Week Low | $99.50 (2025-11-19) |
| Current Price | $134.14 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $125.40 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +6.97% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −57.55% (2025-01-17) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −15.22% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 66.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −57.11% |
| RS Peak | 117 (Mar 2024) |
| RS Trough | 42.9 (Jan 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was DG's return for this report period?
DG returned +1.39% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has DG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD DG: +1.03% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is DG's 12-month return?
+28.75% over the trailing 12 months.
Is DG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +6.97% versus 200DMA ($125.40).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−57.55% on 2025-01-17.