Post-earnings recap
Reported
Mon, Dec 6, 2010
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EPS beat rate
75%
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Dollar General reported an earnings per share of $0.39, exceeding expectations by over 12%. However, the stock fell by 7.3% in reaction to the earnings report, indicating potential concerns among investors despite the positive EPS surprise. The lack of revenue data and management commentary may have contributed to the stock's decline.
| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.39 | N/A | +12.07% |
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