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Dollar General Surges on a Return to Profit Growth. Is This Recession-Proof Stock Still a Buy?

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Dollar General stock jumped 16% on June 3 after the company beat first-quarter estimates and raised its guidance.

The retailer is seeing some higher-income customers trade down to the brand.

Dollar General has a long history of outperforming in tough economic times.

With the stock still down over 50% from its all-time high, Dollar General is a good bet over the coming years .

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Stock Advisor returns as of June 2, 2025 Dollar General Surges on a Return to Profit Growth. Is This Recession-Proof Stock Still a Buy ? was originally published by The Motley Fool .

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