Post-earnings recap
Reported
Thu, Mar 10, 2016
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EPS beat rate
75%
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Dollar General's earnings report shows a positive surprise in EPS, which likely contributed to a strong stock reaction, with shares rising 10.66%. The lack of revenue data and management commentary means investors are left to interpret the results primarily through the EPS performance. Overall, the positive EPS surprise may indicate better-than-expected profitability for the quarter.
| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $1.30 | N/A | +2.77% |
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