Company / Operating Cash Flow
Dollar General Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$3.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.0B / $3.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+21.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#13 of 87
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Dollar General's operating cash flow of $3.6B is higher than 85% of companies in the Consumer Staples sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $2.0B in FY2022 to $3.6B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +11.1%. Top quartile in the Consumer Staples sector.
Improved from $2.4B to $3.6B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +22.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +11.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+94.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Dollar General's operating cash flow has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +11.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 21.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #13 out of 87 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.6B | +21.3% |
| FY2024 | $3.0B | +25.3% |
| FY2023 | $2.4B | +20.5% |
| FY2022 | $2.0B | -30.8% |
| FY2021 | $2.9B | +33.7% |
| FY2020 | $2.1B | -4.2% |
| FY2019 | $2.2B | +4.4% |
| FY2018 | $2.1B | +18.9% |
| FY2017 | $1.8B | +12.3% |
| FY2016 | $1.6B | +15.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026