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 October 2026 at $119.32, down 0.22% for the month and +19.07% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, DG is −10.13%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +13.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −6.15% versus its 200-day moving average ($127.14), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, DG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −70.36%, with a relative strength index reading of 61.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.
Dollar General ended October 2026 at $119.32, posting a monthly return of −0.22%. The S&P 500 returned +1.60% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.82%.
The current quarter stands at −0.22% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −6.15% versus the 200-day moving average ($127.14).
Year-to-date, DG is −10.13% against SPY +13.62%, a gap of −23.76%. The stock is currently −24.59% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −57.55%.
| Period | DG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.32% | +0.67% | −0.35% |
| 1 Week | −4.06% | +1.20% | −5.26% |
| 1 Month | −0.22% | +1.60% | −1.82% |
| 3 Months | +3.58% | +4.03% | −0.46% |
| 6 Months | +1.84% | +22.61% | −20.76% |
| YTD | −10.13% | +13.62% | −23.76% |
| 12 Months | +19.07% | +15.78% | +3.29% |
| 3 Years | +12.16% | +82.53% | −70.36% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −9.64% |
| Q4 2025 | +28.47% |
| Q1 2026 | −10.57% |
| Q2 2026 | −3.05% |
| Q3 2026 | +3.88% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | −0.22% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −44.79% |
| 2024 | −44.23% |
| 2025 | +75.11% |
| 2026 | −10.13% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $158.23 (2026-02-26) |
| 52-Week Low | $95.11 (2025-11-07) |
| Current Price | $119.32 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $127.14 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −6.15% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −57.55% (2025-01-17) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −24.59% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 61.5 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −70.36% |
| RS Peak | 124.5 (Mar 2024) |
| RS Trough | 45.7 (Jan 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was DG's return for this report period?
DG returned −0.22% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-10-05.
Has DG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD DG: −10.13% vs SPY: +13.62%.
What is DG's 12-month return?
+19.07% over the trailing 12 months.
Is DG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −6.15% versus 200DMA ($127.14).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−57.55% on 2025-01-17.