Joel Greenblatt's DG Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 266,188 shares of Dollar General Corporation (DG) worth $35.34 M, representing 0.13% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in DG, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2014, adding 242,953 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2017, reducing 209,413 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Dollar General Corporation (DG) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Dollar General Corporation (DG) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +84,001 | Add 46.11% | 266,188 | $132.77 |
| Q3 2025 | +69,968 | Add 62.35% | 182,187 | $103.35 |
| Q2 2025 | +36,960 | Add 49.11% | 112,219 | $114.38 |
| Q1 2025 | -1,259 | Reduce 1.65% | 75,259 | $87.93 |
| Q4 2024 | +2,779 | Add 3.77% | 76,518 | $75.82 |
| Q3 2024 | +33,687 | Add 84.11% | 73,739 | $84.57 |
| Q2 2024 | +29,299 | Add 272.47% | 40,052 | $132.23 |
| Q1 2024 | -1,929 | Reduce 15.21% | 10,753 | $156.06 |
| Q4 2023 | -4,594 | Reduce 26.59% | 12,682 | $135.95 |
| Q3 2023 | +15,027 | Add 668.16% | 17,276 | $105.80 |
| Q2 2023 | -318 | Reduce 12.39% | 2,249 | $169.78 |
| Q1 2023 | -2,128 | Reduce 45.32% | 2,567 | $210.46 |
| Q4 2022 | +415 | Add 9.70% | 4,695 | $246.25 |
| Q3 2022 | +1,541 | Add 56.26% | 4,280 | $239.95 |
| Q2 2022 | -13,968 | Reduce 83.61% | 2,739 | $245.35 |
| Q1 2022 | +5,561 | Add 49.89% | 16,707 | $222.60 |
| Q4 2021 | +9,413 | Add 543.16% | 11,146 | $235.87 |
| Q3 2021 | -720 | Reduce 29.35% | 1,733 | $212.35 |
| Q2 2021 | -6,341 | Reduce 72.11% | 2,453 | $216.47 |
| Q1 2021 | -24,836 | Reduce 73.85% | 8,794 | $202.64 |
| Q4 2020 | -17,710 | Reduce 34.50% | 33,630 | $210.29 |
| Q3 2020 | -23,128 | Reduce 31.06% | 51,340 | $209.62 |
| Q2 2020 | +5,929 | Add 8.65% | 74,468 | $190.51 |
| Q1 2020 | -95,329 | Reduce 58.17% | 68,539 | $151.01 |
| Q4 2019 | -37,922 | Reduce 18.79% | 163,868 | $155.98 |
| Q3 2019 | -14,366 | Reduce 6.65% | 201,790 | $158.94 |
| Q2 2019 | +60,359 | Add 38.74% | 216,156 | $135.16 |
| Q1 2019 | +23,918 | Add 18.14% | 155,797 | $119.30 |
| Q4 2018 | -194,503 | Reduce 59.59% | 131,879 | $108.08 |
| Q3 2018 | +214,719 | Add 192.29% | 326,382 | $109.30 |
| Q2 2018 | +66,723 | Add 148.47% | 111,663 | $98.60 |
| Q1 2018 | -40,481 | Reduce 47.39% | 44,940 | $93.55 |
| Q4 2017 | -65,911 | Reduce 43.55% | 85,421 | $93.01 |
| Q3 2017 | +14,090 | Add 10.27% | 151,332 | $81.05 |
| Q2 2017 | -12,692 | Reduce 8.47% | 137,242 | $72.09 |
| Q1 2017 | -209,413 | Reduce 58.28% | 149,934 | $69.73 |
| Q4 2016 | -57,251 | Reduce 13.74% | 359,347 | $74.07 |
| Q3 2016 | +224,463 | Add 116.83% | 416,598 | $69.99 |
| Q2 2016 | +115,366 | Add 150.28% | 192,135 | $94.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +76,769 | New Buy | 76,769 | $85.59 |
| Q4 2015 | -26,316 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2015 | -196,513 | Reduce 88.19% | 26,316 | $72.43 |
| Q2 2015 | -20,418 | Reduce 8.39% | 222,829 | $77.74 |
| Q1 2015 | -198,605 | Reduce 44.95% | 243,247 | $75.38 |
| Q4 2014 | +169,728 | Add 62.37% | 441,852 | $70.70 |
| Q3 2014 | -144,226 | Reduce 34.64% | 272,124 | $61.11 |
| Q2 2014 | +121,113 | Add 41.02% | 416,350 | $57.36 |
| Q1 2014 | +242,953 | Add 464.68% | 295,237 | $55.48 |
| Q4 2013 | +52,284 | New Buy | 52,284 | $60.32 |
| Q3 2013 | -10,947 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2013 | +10,947 | Add 0.00% | 10,947 | $50.42 |
Joel Greenblatt's Dollar General Corporation Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Dollar General Corporation (DG) in Q2 2013, acquiring 10,947 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Dollar General Corporation (DG) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Dollar General Corporation (DG) was in Q1 2014, adding 295,237 shares worth $16.38 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 266,188 shares of Dollar General Corporation (DG), valued at approximately $35.34 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Dollar General Corporation (DG) represents approximately 0.13% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Dollar General Corporation (DG) was 441,852 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014.