Dollar General's Unrivaled Store Footprint Drives Upside Potential

Summary

• This retailer is positioned well to grow its top and bottom lines over the long term, but the stock is priced as if profits will fall below pre-pandemic levels.
• With a store within five miles of 75% of the U.S. population, Dollar General offers many millions of consumers convenience and creates strong brand awareness.
• Dollar General’s focus on balance sheet efficiency equips the firm to navigate the challenging margin environment more profitably than its peers.

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This retailer is positioned well to grow its top and bottom lines over the long term, but the stock is priced as if profits will fall below pre-pandemic levels. Dollar General (

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