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 September 2026 at $122.41, down 3.42% for the month and +14.51% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, DG is −7.80%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −3.51% versus its 200-day moving average ($126.86), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, DG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −64.00%, with a relative strength index reading of 62.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.
Dollar General ended September 2026 at $122.41, posting a monthly return of −3.42%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.73%.
The current quarter stands at +6.34% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −3.51% versus the 200-day moving average ($126.86).
Year-to-date, DG is −7.80% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −19.50%. The stock is currently −22.64% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −57.55%.
| Period | DG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −2.03% | −0.12% | −1.91% |
| 1 Week | −1.74% | −0.34% | −1.40% |
| 1 Month | −3.42% | −0.70% | −2.73% |
| 3 Months | +7.61% | +2.80% | +4.82% |
| 6 Months | −7.15% | +13.85% | −21.00% |
| YTD | −7.80% | +11.70% | −19.50% |
| 12 Months | +14.51% | +15.01% | −0.50% |
| 3 Years | +7.70% | +71.69% | −64.00% |
| 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 | Aug 2023 | −17.98% |
| #5 | Apr 2024 | −10.81% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +30.08% |
| Q3 2025 | −9.64% |
| Q4 2025 | +28.47% |
| Q1 2026 | −10.57% |
| Q2 2026 | −3.05% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +6.34% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −44.79% |
| 2024 | −44.23% |
| 2025 | +75.11% |
| 2026 | −7.80% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $158.23 (2026-02-26) |
| 52-Week Low | $95.11 (2025-11-07) |
| Current Price | $122.41 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $126.86 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −3.51% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −57.55% (2025-01-17) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −22.64% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 62.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −64.00% |
| RS Peak | 121.8 (Mar 2024) |
| RS Trough | 44.7 (Jan 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was DG's return for this report period?
DG returned −3.42% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has DG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD DG: −7.80% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is DG's 12-month return?
+14.51% over the trailing 12 months.
Is DG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −3.51% versus 200DMA ($126.86).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−57.55% on 2025-01-17.