Dollar General Corporation
DGNYSETrackedESG Rated: 2/2 ProvidersMarket Data VerifiedConsumer DiscretionaryGeneral Merchandise StoresMSCI: ASustainalytics: 46.0 · High
- Coverage
- Rated universe Carries an MSCI or Sustainalytics observation.
- ESG profile reviewed
- Last editorial update to this profile.
- Quote
- Delayed quoteObservation time is shown beside the price.
- Methodology
- How we rateProvider ratings are shown separately, never blended.
Market overview
Down−USD 6.50 (−4.90%) Day change
This quote can lag the exchange by several minutes. It is not a real-time price.
- Open
- USD 133.37
- Previous close
- USD 132.69
- Day high
- USD 135.34
- Day low
- USD 126.04
- Volume
- 2,449,266
- Market cap
- USD 27,839,633,408
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 101.75 | USD 103.23 | USD 101.54 | USD 102.77 | 2,659,000 | |
| USD 101.05 | USD 101.05 | USD 95.92 | USD 95.94 | 3,093,300 | |
| USD 132.50 | USD 133.31 | USD 130.78 | USD 133.21 | 4,592,800 | |
| USD 137.73 | USD 139.83 | USD 137.05 | USD 137.52 | 3,212,400 | |
| USD 152.03 | USD 154.75 | USD 150.87 | USD 150.95 | 2,862,700 | |
| USD 140.11 | USD 143.57 | USD 140.00 | USD 143.43 | 2,307,400 | |
| USD 153.79 | USD 155.00 | USD 147.57 | USD 149.68 | 2,904,800 | |
| USD 153.52 | USD 157.07 | USD 153.52 | USD 156.24 | 3,443,100 | |
| USD 154.89 | USD 155.51 | USD 150.53 | USD 151.60 | 2,893,700 | |
| USD 126.00 | USD 126.93 | USD 122.89 | USD 123.45 | 3,521,400 | |
| USD 119.99 | USD 125.14 | USD 119.98 | USD 125.01 | 3,163,400 | |
| USD 126.09 | USD 126.95 | USD 123.69 | USD 124.11 | 2,295,100 | |
| USD 116.18 | USD 118.58 | USD 115.82 | USD 117.01 | 2,897,200 | |
| USD 102.55 | USD 105.51 | USD 101.06 | USD 104.61 | 3,260,300 | |
| USD 104.26 | USD 105.67 | USD 102.65 | USD 103.70 | 2,786,800 | |
| USD 114.08 | USD 115.09 | USD 112.78 | USD 114.58 | 2,442,900 | |
| USD 114.19 | USD 116.63 | USD 113.50 | USD 115.73 | 1,988,800 | |
| USD 115.72 | USD 119.36 | USD 115.16 | USD 117.23 | 1,654,900 | |
| USD 124.61 | USD 125.68 | USD 121.43 | USD 122.42 | 2,819,500 | |
| USD 124.78 | USD 124.81 | USD 122.30 | USD 122.58 | 1,532,800 | |
| USD 127.99 | USD 127.99 | USD 124.09 | USD 124.57 | 2,584,900 | |
| USD 123.00 | USD 124.99 | USD 122.32 | USD 122.53 | 2,324,700 | |
| USD 124.29 | USD 127.96 | USD 123.19 | USD 127.23 | 1,784,100 | |
| USD 133.37 | USD 135.34 | USD 126.04 | USD 126.19 | 2,449,266 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Dollar General has a long history of commitment to environmental sustainability, including initiatives to reduce energy consumption and waste.
- The company has been praised for its treatment of employees, including raising wages and offering benefits.
- Dollar General has been a leader in promoting diversity and inclusion, both in its workforce and in the products it sells.
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- The company has been criticized for selling products that are harmful to the environment, such as single-use plastic bags.
- Dollar General has been criticized for its treatment of employees, including not providing enough hours or adequate pay.
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ESG & Sustainability Rating Breakdown
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Audited Methodology
MSCI ESG industry rating benchmark.
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Data integrity and methodology
MSCI and Sustainalytics ratings are shown separately with their own observation dates; they are not blended into one score, and providers can disagree. Market quotes are delayed or last-close values, and every snapshot states its source and observation time. Read the full rating methodology.
Financial & Valuation Fundamentals
Core balance sheet and equity valuation metrics sourced from corporate filings.
Audited Financials
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.
What is Dollar General Corporation (DG)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
Dollar General Corporation (DG) currently holds an MSCI ESG rating of A and a Sustainalytics ESG Risk Score of 46.0 (Audited Risk Band). Ratings evaluate environmental emissions, labor standards, board independence, and regulatory compliance.
Is Dollar General Corporation considered an ESG leader or laggard in Consumer Discretionary?
Dollar General Corporation is classified as an Average ESG performer by MSCI with a A rating, indicating performance in line with mainstream sector peers with opportunities for further disclosure and risk management.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Dollar General Corporation?
Key material risks for Dollar General Corporation include: The company has been criticized for selling products that are harmful to the environment, such as single-use plastic bags.; Dollar General has been criticized for its treatment of employees, including not providing enough hours or adequate pay.. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.