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Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp (symbol: BGFV) is a leading specialty retailer in the United States, focusing on name-brand sporting goods and accessories. With over 430 stores spread across 11 western states, the company offers a comprehensive range of products in a traditional sporting goods store format that typically measures around 11,000 square feet.
The company's product mix includes athletic shoes, apparel, and accessories, alongside a wide selection of outdoor and athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, and seasonal sports. This extensive inventory caters to diverse recreational needs, making Big 5 a go-to destination for sports enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.
Headquartered in El Segundo, California, Big 5 also operates a significant distribution center in Riverside, which services both its retail stores and e-commerce platform. This integrated supply chain ensures that customers receive their products efficiently, whether shopping in-store or online.
In recent updates, the company has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders. Additionally, for the fiscal 2024 second quarter, Big 5 projects a decrease in same-store sales in the high single-digit range compared to the same period in fiscal 2023. This forecast accounts for ongoing macroeconomic challenges impacting consumer spending.
Big 5's leadership team includes Barry Emerson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who is actively involved in communicating financial strategies and performance to stakeholders. For further insights, investors can contact Barry Emerson at (310) 536-0611 or Jeff Sonnek, Managing Director at ICR, Inc., at (646) 277-1263.
Big 5 Sporting Goods (NASDAQ: BGFV) reported Q4 2024 net sales of $181.6 million, down from $196.3 million in Q4 2023, with same-store sales declining 6.1%. Full-year 2024 sales were $795.5 million compared to $884.7 million in 2023, with a 9.4% same-store sales decrease.
The company expects Q4 2024 loss per share between $0.94-$0.97, including a $1.0 million ($0.04 per share) insurance settlement benefit. Full-year 2024 loss is projected at $3.14-$3.17 per share, including a $21.8 million valuation allowance charge.
Despite lower sales due to warm weather affecting winter product performance, the company achieved favorable gross margin and expense results. Merchandise margins decreased 23 basis points in Q4 and 34 basis points for the full year. Year-end cash balance was $5.4 million with $13.8 million in borrowings, while inventory decreased 4.1% year-over-year.
Big 5 Sporting Goods (Nasdaq: BGFV) has announced the renewal of its credit facility with Bank of America. The new five-year agreement, extending through December 2029, provides a secured revolving credit facility with committed availability of up to $150 million, with potential increases of up to $50 million for a total of $200 million. The facility's interest rates will be based on SOFR rates or Bank of America's prime rate, plus margins ranging from 1.75% to 2.125% for SOFR loans and 0.75% to 1.125% for base rate loans. This renewal aims to provide financial flexibility for the company's operations in the current retail environment.
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported Q3 2024 financial results with net sales of $220.6 million, down from $239.9 million in Q3 2023. Same-store sales decreased 7.5% year-over-year. The company recorded a net loss of $29.9 million, or $1.36 per basic share, including a $21.8 million non-cash charge for deferred tax assets. Gross profit margin declined to 29.1% from 33.2% in the prior year. For Q4 2024, the company expects same-store sales between positive and negative low single digits, with projected net loss per basic share of $0.80 to $1.05.
Big 5 Sporting Goods (Nasdaq: BGFV), a leading sporting goods retailer, has announced that it will release its third quarter fiscal 2024 financial results on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, after the market close. The company will host a conference call to discuss these results and provide additional details at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the same day.
Participants in North America can dial (877) 407-9039, while international participants can dial (201) 689-8470 to access the call. The call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and accessible through the company's website at www.big5sportinggoods.com. A webcast replay will be available for 30 days, and a telephonic replay will be accessible through November 5, 2024, by calling (844) 512-2921 with the passcode 13749066.
Big 5 Sporting Goods (Nasdaq: BGFV) reported financial results for Q2 2024. Net sales were $199.8 million, down from $223.6 million in Q2 2023, with same-store sales decreasing 9.9%. The company reported a net loss of $10.0 million, or $0.46 per basic share, compared to a net loss of $0.3 million in Q2 2023. Gross profit margin decreased to 29.4% from 32.2% last year. The Board has suspended the quarterly cash dividend due to macroeconomic challenges. For Q3 2024, the company expects same-store sales to decrease in the mid-single-digit range and projects a net loss per basic share between $0.15 and $0.35.
Big 5 Sporting Goods (Nasdaq: BGFV), a leading sporting goods retailer, has announced that it will release its second quarter fiscal 2024 financial results on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, after the market close. The company will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the same day to discuss the results and provide additional details.
Participants can access the call by dialing (877) 407-9039 in North America or (201) 689-8470 internationally. The call will also be broadcast live on the company's website at www.big5sportinggoods.com. A telephonic replay will be available through August 6, 2024, by calling (844) 512-2921 with passcode 13747712.
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported a decrease in net sales and same store sales for the fiscal 2024 first quarter compared to the prior year. The company's gross profit margin decreased, leading to a net loss of $8.3 million. Despite lower sales, the company managed to decrease selling and administrative expenses. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share and provided guidance for the fiscal 2024 second quarter, expecting a net loss per basic share in the range of $0.40 to $0.55.
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