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Dollar General (DG -1.62%) and Dollar Tree (DLTR 0.89%), the two largest dollar stores in America, both survived the retail apocalypse which wiped out many other retailers over the past decade. They kept opening new stores even as other retailers pulled back, and they countered Amazon and Walmart by selling cheaper products.

Dollar General (DG) reached $105.81 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.63% change compared to its last close.

Shares of Realty Income (NYSE:O) gained 0.86% over the past month, bringing its year-to-date gain to 9.45%. In addition to outperforming the S&P 500’s gain of 8.61% in 2025, O has provided shareholders with a dividend currently yielding 5.60%. Realty Income remains a staple in dividend investors’ portfolios. The commercial REIT dividend — which pays out monthly and has for 659 consecutive months — is a large reason investors are confident in the stock moving forward. Another reason: its expanding footprint in the European market that has seen commercial properties with long-term net lease agreements added to its +13,000-property portfolio in the U.K., Spain and other countries. Billing itself “The Monthly Dividend Company,” the real estate investment trust (REIT) blazed a new path in the field that numerous other REITs now follow. The track record of payments for O is remarkable, and since being listed on the NYSE in 1994, the REIT has increased its divi

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DG stock is up 51% in six months as store upgrades, margin gains, and digital growth drive renewed investor confidence.

Dollar General leans on store remodels, digital upgrades, and value pricing to turn "Back to Basics" into growth.

Walmart Inc. WMT and Dollar General Corporation DG are two of the biggest names in the U.S. retail sector, a cornerstone industry that plays a crucial role in consumer spending and the broader economy. Both companies operate thousands of stores nationwide, serving millions of shoppers daily, with a focus on affordability and convenience.

Investors with an interest in Retail - Discount Stores stocks have likely encountered both Dollar General (DG) and TJX (TJX). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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DG offers $1 deals, educator discounts and app-based savings to win over budget-savvy back-to-school shoppers.