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    Metric20212022202320242025
    Revenue$33,747$34,220$37,845$38,692$40,612
    Gross Profit$10,719$10,813$11,820$11,719$12,017
    Operating Income$3,555$3,221$3,328$2,446$1,714
    Net Income$2,655$2,399$2,416$1,661$1,125
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    Commentary on DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION Performance

    Over the five-year period from 2021 to 2025, Dollar General Corp’s revenue showed a steady upward trend, growing from approximately 33.7 billion USD to around 40.6 billion USD. This suggests a modest increase in market penetration or sales volume despite the highly competitive discount retail sector. Gross profit similarly experienced an upward trajectory, albeit with fluctuations: it increased from about 10.7 billion USD in 2021 to nearly 12.0 billion USD in 2025. However, the rate of improvement in gross profit was outpaced by significant declines in both operating and net income, particularly in the later years. A closer examination reveals that while operating income was 3.55 billion USD in 2021 and surged slightly in 2023 to 3.33 billion USD, it then dropped considerably to 2.17 billion USD by 2025—representing a decline exceeding 20% from earlier peak levels. Net income presents an even starker trend, falling from roughly 2.66 billion USD in 2021 to 1.13 billion USD in 2025, marking a significant year-over-year swing in profitability. These declines in operating and net margins may point to rising operating costs, pressure on pricing, or other operational constraints within the discount retail environment. Overall, while revenue and gross profit growth indicate a resilient top line, the compression in earnings underscores potential challenges in cost management or operational efficiency. Dollar General’s financial health remains stable in terms of revenue generation, but its sustainability may depend on addressing the declining profitability margins.

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