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Dollar General (DG) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Here is how Dollar General (DG) and MONOTARO (MONOY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

After reaching multi-year lows in 2024, Dollar General (DG 0.19%) and Dollar Tree (DLTR 1.15%) are staging epic recoveries in 2025.

Investors looking for stocks in the Retail - Discount Stores sector might want to consider either Dollar General (DG) or TJX (TJX). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Shares of retail chain Dollar General (DG -0.33%) dropped 45% in 2023 and 44% in 2024 as investors fretted over rising unemployment, macroeconomic uncertainty from tariffs, and the retailer's own plunging profit margins. In January, it hit rock bottom.

Dollar General (DG -0.33%) 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.

According to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence, discount retailer Dollar General's (DG -0.32%) share price ballooned by almost 17% across the trading week. In retrospect that wasn't surprising, as the company simply crushed it in its latest earnings report, and analysts fell over themselves publishing bullish new takes on its stock.

Here are some of the major companies whose stocks moved on the week's news.

A popular shop among kids, teens, tweens and young adults has partnered with Uber Eats, making their "extreme-value" products deliverable doorsteps nationwide. The American chain — which offers items priced between $1 and $5 — has more than 1,800 locations spanning across 45 states. Five Below and Uber Eats announced a partnership on Thursday. “Five Below is a go-to destination for fun, trendy, and affordable products — and now, customers can get their favorites delivered on-demand,” said Hashim Amin, Head of Grocery & Retail for Uber Eats North America. “Whether it’s a last-minute birthday gift, a Friday night snack haul, or just a spontaneous treat, we’re thrilled to unlock even more convenience and value through this exciting partnership.” Five Below's new online accessibility will allow fans of the shop to order "top brand" toys, games, candy, graphic tees, tech, crafts, room décor, beauty and more. "No slumber party, game night, or snack run left behind," the co

Shares of Dollar General (DG 1.82%) have had a great run so far in 2025 and are outperforming the S&P 500 by a wide margin. At this point, investors looking at the low-price retailer need to carefully consider its valuation.