Dollar General (DG) or Dollar Tree (DLTR): Which Stock Is Better?

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) and Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) both reported higher-than-expected quarterly results in the face of economic uncertainty. Both retailers benefited from lower-priced essentials driving consumers to their stores and received a boost from tariff refunds. Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) saw a 3.5% increase in same-store sales year-over-year, with sales growth expected to range from 2.5% to 2.9% for fiscal 2026.

Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) raised its full-year earnings forecast to $7.70 to $8.05 per share, including a 60-cent benefit from tariff refunds. Analysts and hedge funds remain bullish on both companies, with price targets ranging from $127 to $160 and a generally positive outlook on their future performance.