Dollar General Stock Just Popped, but Is the Worst Really Behind It?

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) has struggled in recent years, as inflationary pressures hurt its lower-income consumer base. However, the stock staged a strong rally following its fiscal first-quarter earnings report. As of this writing, it is up 50% in 2025.Let's take a closer look at its most recent earnings report and commentary to see whether this rally is sustainable or if the worst is not really behind it just yet.On the surface, tariffs would seem to be a big negative for a company like Dollar General. After all, the retailer's core customer base was already feeling pressure from higher prices due to inflation, and it looked like it was losing share to big-box price leader Walmart (NYSE: WMT). However, the company has begun to see more higher-income consumers frequent its stores in search of value.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool