Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) stock rose Thursday after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter fiscal 2025 results and raised its full-year guidance.

The discount retailer posted net sales of $10.65 billion, almost in line with the consensus estimate of $10.64 billion.

Sales increase of 4.6% were driven by positive sales contributions from new stores and growth in same-store sales, partially offset by the impact of store closures.

Same-store sales increased 2.5% compared to the third quarter of 2024, reflecting a 2.5% increase in customer traffic and a flat average transaction amount.

Same-store sales included growth in each of the consumables, seasonal, home products, and apparel categories.

Gross profit margin was 29.9%, a 107 basis points increase driven primarily by higher inventory markups and lower shrink; partially offset by an increased LIFO provision.

Operating profit for the third quarter of 2025 increased ...