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General Merchandise Stores Industry Stocks Technical Analysis - DGArchive
- 10/16/2026 -
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Dollar General (DG) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second consecutive positive week for the Dollar General (DG). During the week, the DG gained 7.13 points, or 5.60%, and closed at 134.36 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Weekly volume was -36% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See DG long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on February 26, 2026 at 158.23 and reached 99.57 on May 21, 2026. DG lost 58.66 points, or 37.07%, in 12 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (119.23) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. DG may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support line now. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See DG medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on May 21, 2026 at 99.57 and reached 136.05 on October 16, 2026. DG gained -36.48 points, or -36.64%, in 21 weeks. Price is near the trend high.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See DG weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought weekly overbought Williams' Percentage Range. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since July 10, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting stronger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
Short-term trend: [See DG short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on October 2, 2026 at 117.31 and reached 136.05 on October 16, 2026. DG gained -18.74 points, or -15.97%, in 14 days. The price is now at the 9.02% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See DG daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic or strongly overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since October 7, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is strong.
The price touches the upper Bollinger Band. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
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| Sector and
Industry |
| Description |
Name |
Rank |
| Sector |
Consumer Discretionary |
6 |
| Industry |
General Merchandise Stores |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Low |
117.31 |
| Low Date |
10/02/2026 |
| High |
136.05 |
| High Date |
10/16/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
117.31 |
| Low Date |
10/02/2026 |
| High |
136.05 |
| High Date |
10/16/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
99.57 |
| Low Date |
05/21/2026 |
| High |
136.05 |
| High Date |
10/16/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Symmetric Triangle |
| Status |
Broken Resistance |
| Resistance |
128.38 |
| Support |
119.23 |
| High |
158.23 |
| High Date |
02/26/2026 |
| Low |
99.57 |
| Low Date |
05/21/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
66.43 |
| Low Date |
01/16/2025 |
| High |
158.23 |
| High Date |
02/26/2026 |
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