Dollar General Corp. vs Shopify Inc. — how do they compare? Dollar General Corp. trades at $120.1 (market cap $26.49B), while Shopify Inc. trades at $152.25 (market cap $196.35B). The key difference: Shopify Inc. is far larger — about 7.4× Dollar General Corp.'s market cap, and Dollar General Corp. pays a 1.97% dividend while Shopify Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| DG | SHOP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $26.49B | $196.35B |
Sector | Consumer Staples | Technology |
52-Week High | $156.26 | $179.01 |
52-Week Low | $95.94 | $95.40 |
Enterprise Value | $40.93B | $191.59B |
Dividend Yield | 1.97% | — |
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Latest headlines on both assets
A leading American discount retailer, Dollar General operates over 18,000 stores in 47 states, selling branded and private-label products across a wide variety of categories. In fiscal 2021, 77% of net sales came from consumables (including paper and cleaning products, packaged and perishable food, tobacco, and health and beauty items), 12% from seasonal merchandise (such as toys, greeting cards, decorations, and gardening supplies), 7% from home products (for example, kitchen supplies, small appliances, and cookware), and 4% from basic apparel. Stores average roughly 7,400 square feet, and about 75% of Dollar General locations are in towns of 20,000 or fewer people. The firm emphasizes value, with most of its items sold at everyday low prices of $5 or less.
Read more on DG →Shopify Inc. provides a cloud-based commerce platform. The Company offers a platform for merchants to create an omni-channel experience that helps showcase the merchant's brand.
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