If you'd invested in Dollar General (DG): performance and returns
Looking for Dollar General's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Dollar General have returned?
This calculator shows how much Dollar General stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Dollar General
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,518 | +52% |
| 3 years ago | $467 | -53% |
| 5 years ago | $547 | -45% |
| 10 years ago | $1,602 | +60% |
| since inception (2009) | $5,132 | +413% |
Return by year (Dollar General)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -13% | $867 (-13%) |
| 2025 | +75% | $1,518 (+52%) |
| 2024 | -44% | $847 (-15%) |
| 2023 | -45% | $467 (-53%) |
| 2022 | +4% | $488 (-51%) |
| 2021 | +12% | $547 (-45%) |
| 2020 | +35% | $738 (-26%) |
| 2019 | +44% | $1,065 (+7%) |
| 2018 | +16% | $1,238 (+24%) |
| 2017 | +26% | $1,554 (+55%) |
| 2016 | +3% | $1,602 (+60%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does DG return?
$1,000 invested in Dollar General 10 years ago would be worth $1,602 today, i.e. +5%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was DG's best/worst year?
Best year: 2025 (+75%). Worst year: 2023 (-45%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in DG since inception be worth?
Since 2009, $1,000 would have become $5,132 (+413%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Dollar General's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Dollar General pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Dollar General's average annual return (ROI)?
Dollar General's return on investment is about +5%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.