Dollar General (DG) is on a 'steady path of improvement' after facing hurdles and "below standard" execution, UBS Securities said Friday in a report.
The company, which released fiscal Q4 results and full year guidance on Thursday, highlighted improvements in execution with 70% to 75% of stores "being in good shape," and officials said they are aiming to increase the figure further, the report said.
Customer trends are turning favorable, and the company is well-positioned against potential tariffs, UBS said.
As Dollar General aligns financials with long-term targets, the stock is "is set up well to outperform," the report said.
UBS has a buy rating on Dollar General with a price target of $95.
Shares of Dollar General rose 1.4% in recent Monday trading.
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