Company / Operating Margin
Dollar General Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
5.2%
FY2025
5-year range
4.2% / 9.4%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+22.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#40 of 67
Consumer Staples
What the data says
At 5.2%, Dollar General's operating margin ranks #40 of 67 in the Consumer Staples sector. Operating Margin returned to growth in FY2025 after 3 years of decline, reaching 5.2%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
5.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -3.1%.
Declined from 6.3% to 5.2% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -3.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- -3.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#40 of 67 in Consumer StaplesTop 60% of 67This company 5.2% Sector average 10.4%
▼
-50.6% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 22.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 5.3pp below the Consumer Staples sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 5.2% | +22.3% |
| FY2024 | 4.2% | -33.2% |
| FY2023 | 6.3% | -28.1% |
| FY2022 | 8.8% | -6.6% |
| FY2021 | 9.4% | +13.9% |
| FY2020 | 8.3% | -0.5% |
| FY2019 | 8.3% | +0.5% |
| FY2018 | 8.3% | -3.4% |
| FY2017 | 8.6% | -8.9% |
| FY2016 | 9.4% | -1.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jul 2, 2026