Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) reported second quarter 2020 earnings results today.
Net sales increased 24.4% year-over-year to $8.7 billion driven by positive sales contributions from new stores and growth in same-store sales. Same-store sales increased 18.8%, helped by an increase in average transaction amount.
Net income increased 84.6% to $787.6 million compared to the same period last year while EPS rose 89.1% to $3.12.
Due to the prevailing uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the company is not providing full-year 2020 guidance.