Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Dollar Gen DG, and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DG usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for Dollar Gen. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 25% leaning bullish and 75% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $211,242, and 5 are calls, amounting to $211,835.
Projected Price Targets
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $60.0 to $100.0 for Dollar Gen over the last 3 months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Dollar Gen stands at 978.67, with a total volume reaching 3,802.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Dollar Gen, situated within the strike price corridor from $60.0 to $100.0, throughout the last 30 days.
Dollar Gen Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Largest Options Trades Observed:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DG | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $10.9 | $10.8 | $10.9 | $80.00 | $101.3K | 2.2K | 1 |
| DG | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 05/16/25 | $14.05 | $13.9 | $14.05 | $60.00 | $77.2K | 118 | 64 |
| DG | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 08/15/25 | $8.45 | $8.35 | $8.45 | $70.00 | $71.8K | 39 | 93 |
| DG | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $0.41 | $0.4 | $0.4 | $100.00 | $39.2K | 3.2K | 1.0K |
| DG | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 08/15/25 | $8.45 | $8.35 | $8.45 | $70.00 | $38.0K | 39 | 93 |
About Dollar Gen
With more than 20,000 locations, Dollar General's banner is nearly ubiquitous across the rural United States. Dollar General serves as a convenient shopping destination for fill-in store trips, with its value proposition most relevant to consumers in small communities with a dearth of shopping options. The retailer operates a frugal store of about 7,500 square feet and primarily offers an assortment of branded and private-label consumable items (80% of net sales) such as paper and cleaning products, packaged and perishable food, and health and beauty items at low prices. Dollar General also offers a limited assortment of seasonal merchandise, home products, and apparel. The firm sells most items at a price point of $10 or less.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Dollar Gen, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Present Market Standing of Dollar Gen
- With a trading volume of 862,800, the price of DG is down by -0.98%, reaching $71.23.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 50 days from now.
What The Experts Say On Dollar Gen
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $90.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access. * An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Dollar Gen, which currently sits at a price target of $100. * An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Dollar Gen, which currently sits at a price target of $80.
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