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Jan 31
Dollar General Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Dollar General reported mixed results, with a 4.5% increase in revenue but a significant decline in profit metrics.
Key Takeaways
Dollar General's Q4 2024 revenue grew by 4.5% to $10.3 billion, driven by new store openings and modest same-store sales growth. However, operating profit dropped 49.2% due to store portfolio review charges, leading to a 52.5% decline in EPS. The company remains optimistic about future performance and is focusing on long-term growth strategies.
Revenue increased by 4.5% to $10.3 billion.
Net income fell 52.4% to $191.2 million.
Operating profit declined 49.2% to $294.2 million.
Diluted EPS dropped 52.5% to $0.87.
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Forward Guidance
Dollar General projects net sales growth between 3.4% and 4.4% in fiscal 2025, with a diluted EPS range of $5.10 to $5.80.
Positive Outlook
- Expected net sales growth of 3.4% to 4.4%.
- Same-store sales growth forecasted between 1.2% and 2.2%.
- Plans to open 575 new stores in the U.S. and up to 15 in Mexico.
- Projected capital expenditures of $1.3 billion to $1.4 billion.
- Strategic initiatives focused on long-term sustainable growth.
Challenges Ahead
- Expected EPS decline compared to FY24.
- Anticipated increase in the effective tax rate to approximately 23.5%.
- No planned share repurchases in fiscal 2025.
- Continued impact from store closures and re-bannering.
- Potential economic headwinds including inflation and labor costs.
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