Dollar General’s (NYSE:DG) next quarterly dividend will be 59 cents per share when the discount retailer reports fiscal first quarter 2026 earnings before the opening bell on Tuesday, June 2.

Based on historical declaration timelines, we estimate this payment to go ex-dividend in early July with a payment date in late July 2026. The current Trailing Twelve Months dividend payout for Dollar General stands at $2.36, with a dividend yield of is 2.04%.

So, how can investors use its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 per month?

To earn $500 per month or $6,000 annually from dividends alone, you would need an investment of approximately $2,79,620 or around 2,542 shares. For a more modest $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you would need about $55,880 or around 508 ...