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A surge in options activity has been observed in Dollar General (DG) ahead of the retailer's earnings release on April 27, sparking concerns about potential volatility in the stock.

According to data from Benzinga Pro, the total value of open interest in DG options has skyrocketed to over $1.2 billion, with the majority of the activity centered around the May and June expirations.

The options frenzy has been driven by a combination of factors, including the company's upcoming earnings report and the broader market's reaction to the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions.

Some market participants are anticipating a potential earnings beat from DG, which could lead to a stock price increase. Others are concerned about the company's ability to navigate the ongoing supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures.

The options market is pricing in a significant amount of volatility ahead of the earnings release, with the implied volatility (IV) of the May 20 call option currently trading at 54.5%, significantly higher than the IV of the underlying stock.

This heightened IV could lead to increased trading activity in the options market, particularly in the days leading up to the earnings release. As such, investors may want to consider hedging their exposure to DG or taking positions in the options market to capitalize on the potential volatility.

In the meantime, investors will be closely watching the company's earnings release and conference call for any insights into DG's performance and outlook. The stock has been trading relatively flat over the past few weeks, but the options market is pricing in a significant amount of potential movement ahead of the earnings release.