Dollar General Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
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Dollar General Corporation reported its fiscal 2024 third quarter results, showing a 5.0% increase in net sales to $10.2 billion and a 1.3% rise in same-store sales. However, operating profit decreased by 25.3% to $323.8 million, and diluted EPS fell by 29.4% to $0.89, partly due to $32.7 million in hurricane-related expenses.
December 05, 2024 | 12:00 pm
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Dollar General's Q3 2024 results show a mixed performance with increased net sales but decreased operating profit and EPS, impacted by hurricane-related expenses.
Despite a 5% increase in net sales, Dollar General's operating profit and EPS decreased significantly due to hurricane-related expenses. This negative impact on profitability is likely to affect the stock price negatively in the short term.
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