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Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG), headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is one of America's largest discount retail chains, operating over 1,300 stores across 48 states. The company offers a wide variety of merchandise, ranging from food and consumables to furniture, seasonal items, home decor, electronics, and accessories. Big Lots is known for delivering exceptional bargains, sourcing its products from both traditional and closeout channels. Their unique business model enables them to offer significant discounts on popular items, making it a favorite among value-conscious shoppers.
Big Lots' mission is to help customers
Big Lots reported a Q1 2024 net loss of $205 million, or $6.99 per share, significantly impacted by impairment charges, Project Springboard fees, and distribution center closure costs. Adjusted EPS came in at a loss of $4.51. Net sales fell by 10.2% year-over-year to $1.009 billion, with a 9.9% decline in comparable sales. Despite sales challenges, gross margins improved, and operating expenses were reduced.
The company is targeting 75% bargains penetration and 50% extreme bargains penetration by year-end. Project Springboard is expected to deliver over $200 million in savings, ahead of schedule. Liquidity at the end of Q1 was $289 million, bolstered by a new $200 million term loan facility.
Big Lots anticipates positive comparable sales later in the year and ongoing gross margin improvements. However, the company did not repurchase any shares in Q1 and projects a continued challenging consumer environment in the near term.
Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) will report its first quarter results for fiscal 2024 on June 6, 2024. The company has scheduled a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day.
Investors can access a live webcast via the Investor Relations section of Big Lots' website, or by calling 877.407.3088 (Toll Free) or 201.389.0927 (Toll).
An archive of the call will be available on the company's website until midnight June 20, 2024. A replay of the call will also be accessible through June 20 by dialing 877.660.6853 (Toll Free) or 201.612.7415 (Toll) and entering Replay Conference ID: 13746656.
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