Dollar General Corporation announced earnings results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2021. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was USD 8,400.964 million compared to USD 8,448.449 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 908.850 million compared to USD 866.784 million a year ago. Net income was USD 677.749 million compared to USD 650.446 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.84 compared to USD 2.58 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.82 compared to USD 2.56 a year ago.