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Revenue Growth (YoY)

3.4%

Updated 176h ago

Sector Performance

25th percentile

3.4%

Sector Median

7.9%

Sector Avg

11.7%

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Deep Analysis

Revenue growth (year-over-year, or YoY) measures how much a company’s sales increased compared to the same quarter last year.

At 3.4%, DG’s current revenue growth is well below the sector median of 8.0%, placing it in the 24th percentile among its peers — meaning three-quarters of competitors grew faster. The available data shows only two historical values (3.4% and 5.9%), with the year-over-year change listed as N/A, while the quarter-over-quarter change is a sharp decline of -42.4%, indicating a substantial slowdown in the most recent period. The combination of a below-median growth level and a steep quarterly drop points to elevated risk, as the company is losing momentum relative to both peers and its own prior pace. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because such weak and declining revenue growth typically warrants a more cautious stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about DG?

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.

How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?

Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.

Who are DG's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: COP (-4.6%), CCI (-4.8%), EMN (-4.9%), IPG (-5.1%), LEN (-5.2%).

The Formula

(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4

Why It Matters

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.