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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

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Ollie's Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ: OLLI) reported strong Q4 and fiscal 2024 results, with Q4 comparable store sales up 2.8% and total net sales increasing to $667.1 million. The company's Q4 earnings per share reached $1.11, while adjusted EPS was $1.19.

For fiscal 2024, total net sales grew 8.0% to $2.272 billion, with net income increasing 10.1% to $199.8 million ($3.23 per diluted share). The company expanded its store presence, opening 50 new stores and closing three, ending the year with 559 locations across 31 states.

The company maintains a strong financial position with $428.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, and announced plans to accelerate growth with 75 new store openings targeted for fiscal 2025. This expansion includes the recent acquisition of 40 former Big Lots store locations.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ: OLLI) ha riportato risultati solidi per il quarto trimestre e per l'anno fiscale 2024, con vendite comparabili nei negozi in aumento del 2,8% e vendite nette totali che sono salite a 667,1 milioni di dollari. Gli utili per azione del quarto trimestre dell'azienda hanno raggiunto 1,11 dollari, mentre l'EPS rettificato è stato di 1,19 dollari.

Per l'anno fiscale 2024, le vendite nette totali sono cresciute dell'8,0% a 2,272 miliardi di dollari, con un utile netto aumentato del 10,1% a 199,8 milioni di dollari (3,23 dollari per azione diluita). L'azienda ha ampliato la sua presenza nei negozi, aprendo 50 nuovi punti vendita e chiudendone tre, chiudendo l'anno con 559 sedi in 31 stati.

L'azienda mantiene una solida posizione finanziaria con 428,7 milioni di dollari in contante e equivalenti, e ha annunciato piani per accelerare la crescita con 75 nuove aperture di negozi previste per l'anno fiscale 2025. Questa espansione include l'acquisizione recente di 40 ex sedi di Big Lots.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ: OLLI) informó resultados sólidos para el cuarto trimestre y el año fiscal 2024, con ventas comparables en tiendas aumentando un 2.8% y ventas netas totales que alcanzaron los 667.1 millones de dólares. Las ganancias por acción del cuarto trimestre de la compañía fueron de 1.11 dólares, mientras que el EPS ajustado fue de 1.19 dólares.

Para el año fiscal 2024, las ventas netas totales crecieron un 8.0% hasta 2.272 mil millones de dólares, con un ingreso neto que aumentó un 10.1% a 199.8 millones de dólares (3.23 dólares por acción diluida). La compañía amplió su presencia en tiendas, abriendo 50 nuevas y cerrando tres, terminando el año con 559 ubicaciones en 31 estados.

La compañía mantiene una sólida posición financiera con 428.7 millones de dólares en efectivo y equivalentes, y anunció planes para acelerar el crecimiento con 75 nuevas aperturas de tiendas previstas para el año fiscal 2025. Esta expansión incluye la reciente adquisición de 40 antiguas ubicaciones de Big Lots.

올리의 바겐 아울렛 (NASDAQ: OLLI)는 4분기 및 2024 회계연도에 대한 강력한 실적을 보고했으며, 4분기 비교 가능한 매장 매출이 2.8% 증가하고 총 순매출이 6억 6,710만 달러로 증가했습니다. 회사의 4분기 주당 순이익은 1.11달러에 도달했으며, 조정된 EPS는 1.19달러였습니다.

2024 회계연도 동안 총 순매출은 8.0% 증가하여 22억 7,200만 달러에 달했으며, 순이익은 10.1% 증가하여 1억 9,980만 달러(희석 주당 3.23달러)로 증가했습니다. 회사는 50개의 새로운 매장을 열고 3개 매장을 닫아 31개 주에 걸쳐 559개의 매장으로 연도를 마감했습니다.

회사는 4억 2,870만 달러의 현금 및 현금성 자산을 보유하고 있으며, 2025 회계연도에 75개의 새로운 매장 개점을 목표로 성장 가속화 계획을 발표했습니다. 이 확장은 최근 40개의 이전 빅 롯 매장 위치 인수를 포함합니다.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ: OLLI) a annoncé de bons résultats pour le quatrième trimestre et l'exercice 2024, avec des ventes comparables en magasin en hausse de 2,8 % et des ventes nettes totales atteignant 667,1 millions de dollars. Le bénéfice par action du quatrième trimestre de l'entreprise a atteint 1,11 dollar, tandis que le BPA ajusté était de 1,19 dollar.

Pour l'exercice 2024, les ventes nettes totales ont augmenté de 8,0 % pour atteindre 2,272 milliards de dollars, avec un bénéfice net en hausse de 10,1 % à 199,8 millions de dollars (3,23 dollars par action diluée). L'entreprise a élargi sa présence en magasin, ouvrant 50 nouveaux magasins et fermant trois, terminant l'année avec 559 emplacements dans 31 États.

L'entreprise maintient une solide position financière avec 428,7 millions de dollars en liquidités et équivalents, et a annoncé des projets pour accélérer sa croissance avec 75 nouvelles ouvertures de magasins prévues pour l'exercice 2025. Cette expansion comprend l'acquisition récente de 40 anciens emplacements de Big Lots.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ: OLLI) hat starke Ergebnisse für das vierte Quartal und das Geschäftsjahr 2024 gemeldet, mit einem Anstieg der vergleichbaren Filialumsätze um 2,8% und einem Anstieg der gesamten Nettoumsätze auf 667,1 Millionen Dollar. Der Gewinn pro Aktie für das vierte Quartal betrug 1,11 Dollar, während der bereinigte EPS 1,19 Dollar betrug.

Für das Geschäftsjahr 2024 stiegen die gesamten Nettoumsätze um 8,0% auf 2,272 Milliarden Dollar, während der Nettogewinn um 10,1% auf 199,8 Millionen Dollar (3,23 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie) zunahm. Das Unternehmen erweiterte seine Filialpräsenz, indem es 50 neue Filialen eröffnete und drei schloss, und beendete das Jahr mit 559 Standorten in 31 Bundesstaaten.

Das Unternehmen hält eine starke finanzielle Position mit 428,7 Millionen Dollar in liquiden Mitteln und kündigte Pläne an, das Wachstum mit 75 neuen Filialeröffnungen für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 zu beschleunigen. Diese Expansion umfasst die kürzliche Übernahme von 40 ehemaligen Big Lots Standorten.

Positive
  • Net sales increased 8.0% to $2.272 billion in fiscal 2024
  • Comparable store sales grew 2.8% in Q4 and fiscal 2024
  • Net income increased 10.1% to $199.8 million in fiscal 2024
  • Gross margin improved 70 basis points to 40.3% in fiscal 2024
  • Strong cash position of $428.7 million with no outstanding borrowings
  • Accelerated store expansion with 75 new locations planned for 2025
  • Strategic acquisition of 40 former Big Lots locations at favorable terms
Negative
  • Q4 net income decreased 10.4% to $68.6 million
  • Q4 adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 60 basis points to 16.4%
  • Pre-opening expenses increased by $3.2 million in Q4
  • Q4 operating margin declined 100 basis points to 14.0%

Insights

Ollie's Bargain Outlet reported solid Q4 and fiscal 2024 results with mixed near-term metrics but strong full-year performance and aggressive expansion plans. Q4 comparable store sales increased 2.8%, driven by balanced growth in both transactions and basket size. Though Q4 net income decreased 10.4% to $68.6 million ($1.11 per diluted share), full-year net income rose 10.1% to $199.8 million.

The company's financial position remains exceptionally strong with $428.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, up from $353.2 million year-over-year, with no outstanding borrowings under its credit facility. This fortress balance sheet supports Ollie's accelerated expansion strategy, targeting 75 new store openings in fiscal 2025 versus 50 in 2024.

Particularly noteworthy is Ollie's opportunistic acquisition of 40 former Big Lots store locations, capitalizing on retail bankruptcies to secure favorable lease terms in established trade areas. This move demonstrates management's ability to leverage market disruption to fuel growth while maintaining financial discipline.

While Q4 showed some margin pressure with adjusted EBITDA margin decreasing 60 basis points to 16.4%, full-year adjusted EBITDA margin improved 70 basis points to 13.8%. The $300 million share repurchase authorization further signals management confidence in the company's trajectory and commitment to shareholder returns.

The increased pre-opening expenses ($4.8 million vs. $1.6 million year-over-year) reflect higher-than-normal costs related to bankruptcy-acquired locations but position Ollie's for accelerated growth in the coming fiscal year in a challenging retail environment.

Ollie's strategic positioning amid the retail apocalypse deserves particular attention. Their aggressive store expansion plan—75 new locations in fiscal 2025—directly counters the broader brick-and-mortar contraction trend. More revealing is their tactical acquisition of 40 former Big Lots stores, demonstrating an opportunistic approach to capitalize on competitors' distress.

This counter-cyclical expansion reflects a calculated bet on physical retail's continued relevance in the discount sector. Ollie's treasure-hunt merchandising model remains relatively e-commerce resistant compared to other retail segments. The company's reference to "abandoned customers" from bankrupt retailers signals their intent to absorb market share while securing prime real estate at favorable terms.

The 2.8% comparable store sales increase deserves context—it represents balanced growth in both traffic and basket size, suggesting Ollie's value proposition continues resonating with inflation-weary consumers. Their inventory management also demonstrates discipline, with per-store inventory levels remaining flat despite overall 9.2% growth aligned with store expansion.

The $5 million in "dark rent" expenses reveals a strategic willingness to absorb short-term costs for long-term positioning. These expenses, primarily related to holding costs for bankruptcy-acquired properties not yet generating revenue, represent an investment in future growth rather than operational inefficiency.

Ollie's aggressive growth strategy amid retail disruption positions them to potentially emerge as a significantly larger player in the discount retail landscape, efficiently absorbing market share, talent, and real estate made available through competitors' failures while maintaining financial discipline.

~ Q4 Comparable Store Sales increased 2.8% ~

~ Q4 Earnings per Share and Adjusted Earnings per Share were $1.11 and $1.19 ~

~ Targeting 75 New Store Openings for Fiscal 2025 ~

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLLI) (the “Company”) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2024.

Fourth Quarter Summary:

  • Total net sales increased 2.8% to $667.1 million. Excluding the impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2023, net sales increased 8.5%. Net sales in the 53rd week of fiscal 2023 were $34.0 million and contributed approximately $0.04 to diluted earnings per share.
  • Comparable store sales increased 2.8% from the prior year increase of 3.9%.
  • The Company opened 13 new stores, ending the quarter with 559 stores in 31 states, an increase of 9.2% year-over-year.
  • Pre-opening expenses increased by $3.2 million or $0.04 per diluted share, resulting from the earlier timing of store openings in fiscal 2025 as compared to 2024, and the dark rent expense associated with the bankruptcy acquired locations.
  • Net income was $68.6 million, or $1.11 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted net income(1) was $73.4 million, or $1.19 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $109.4 million and adjusted EBITDA margin(1) was 16.4%.

“We were very pleased with our financial results and the underlying trends in our business. At a time when consumers need it most, we are delivering unprecedented value through an ever-changing assortment that combines quality, national brands, and pricing in a way that can only be found at Ollie’s,” said Eric van der Valk, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. van der Valk continued, “With so many retailers closing stores or going bankrupt in the past year, there are a considerable number of abandoned customers, merchandise, real estate, and talent in the marketplace. We think there is a unique opportunity to take on some of these assets in a manner that strengthens our competitive positioning, broadens our footprint, and bolsters shareholder returns for years to come. With our expanded supply chain, flexible and resilient operating model, fortress balance sheet, and committed associates, we are ready. WE ARE OLLIE’S!”

Fiscal Year Summary:

  • Total net sales increased 8.0% to $2.272 billion. Excluding the impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2023, net sales increased 9.8%. Net sales in the 53rd week of fiscal 2023 were $34.0 million and contributed approximately $0.04 to diluted earnings per share.
  • Comparable store sales increased 2.8% from the prior year increase of 5.7%.
  • The Company opened 50 new stores and closed three stores, ending the year with 559 stores in 31 states, an increase of 9.2% year-over-year.
  • Net income was $199.8 million, or $3.23 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted net income(1) was $202.4 million, or $3.28 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $313.1 million and adjusted EBITDA margin(1) was 13.8%.

(1) As used throughout this release, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin are not measures recognized under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Please see the accompanying financial tables which reconcile our comparable GAAP measures to these non-GAAP measures.

Fourth Quarter Results

Net sales increased 2.8% to $667.1 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 from $648.9 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. The increase in net sales was driven by new store growth and a comparable store sales increase of 2.8%, partially offset by the impact of last year’s 53rd week, which accounted for $34.0 million in sales. The comparable store sales increase was driven by fairly equal increases in both transactions and basket size.

Gross margin increased 20 basis points to 40.7% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 from 40.5% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. The increase in gross margin was primarily driven by lower supply chain costs, partially offset by a slightly lower merchandise margin, primarily driven by changes in sales mix between product categories.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 25.5% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 from 24.1% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. Excluding a one-time expense of $5.5 million for the accelerated expense resulting from the modification of existing equity awards for our Executive Chairman, SG&A as a percentage of net sales, increased 50 basis points to 24.6% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to 24.1% the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, primarily driven by higher expenses related to our new store growth and the earlier timing of new store openings in fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024.

Pre-opening expenses increased to $4.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 from $1.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. The increase was primarily driven by higher expenses related to our new store growth and the earlier timing of new store openings in fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024. Included in fiscal 2024 are dark rent expenses associated with bankruptcy acquired locations of $1.1 million.

Operating income was $87.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, and included a one-time expense of $5.5 million for the accelerated expense resulting from the modification of existing equity awards for our Executive Chairman. Excluding this one-time expense, adjusted operating income(1) decreased 4.5% to $93.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 from $97.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. Adjusted operating margin(1) decreased 100 basis points to 14.0% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 from 15.0% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.

Net income decreased 10.4% to $68.6 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 from $76.5 million, or $1.23 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. Adjusted net income(1), which excludes excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation and the one-time equity awards expense decreased 3.8% to $73.4 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 from $76.3 million, or $1.23 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA(1) decreased 1.1% to $109.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 from $110.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) decreased 60 basis points to 16.4% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 from 17.0% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.

Fiscal 2024 Results

Net sales increased 8.0% to $2.272 billion in fiscal 2024 from $2.103 billion in fiscal 2023. Excluding the $34.0 million impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2023, net sales increased 9.8%. The increase in net sales was driven by new store growth and a comparable store sales increase of 2.8%.

Gross margin increased 70 basis points to 40.3% in fiscal 2024 from 39.6% in fiscal 2023. The increase in gross margin is primarily due to favorable supply chain costs.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 27.0% in fiscal 2024 from 26.8% in fiscal 2023. Excluding a one-time expense of $5.5 million for the accelerated expense resulting from the modification of existing equity awards for our Executive Chairman, SG&A as a percentage of net sales, decreased 10 basis points to 26.7% in fiscal 2024 from 26.8% in fiscal 2023, primarily the result of increased leverage of fixed expenses from the increase in comparable store sales.

Pre-opening expenses increased to $19.3 million in fiscal 2024 from $14.1 million in fiscal 2023. The increase was primarily due to the earlier timing of new store openings in fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024, start-up costs related to opening the Princeton, IL distribution center, and dark rent expense associated with the bankruptcy acquired new store locations.

Operating income was $249.5 million in fiscal 2024, and included a one-time expense of $5.5 million for the accelerated expense resulting from the modification of existing equity awards for our Executive Chairman. Excluding this one-time expense, adjusted operating income(1) increased 11.9% to $255.0 million in fiscal 2024 from $227.8 million in fiscal 2023. Adjusted operating margin(1) increased 40 basis points to 11.2% in fiscal 2024 from 10.8% in fiscal 2023.

Net income increased 10.1% to $199.8 million, or $3.23 per diluted share, in fiscal 2024 from $181.4 million, or $2.92 per diluted share, in fiscal 2023. Adjusted net income(1), which excludes excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation and the one-time equity awards expense, increased 12.2% to $202.4 million, or $3.28 per diluted share, in fiscal 2024 from $180.4 million, or $2.91 per diluted share, in fiscal 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 13.8% to $313.1 million in fiscal 2024 from $275.2 million in fiscal 2023. Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) increased 70 basis points to 13.8% in fiscal 2024 from 13.1% in fiscal 2023.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights

The Company's cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments were $428.7 million as of the end of fiscal 2024 compared with $353.2 million as of the end of fiscal 2023. The Company had no outstanding borrowings under its $100 million revolving credit facility and $85.8 million of availability under the facility as of the end of fiscal 2024. The Company ended the period with total borrowings, consisting solely of finance lease obligations, of $1.6 million as of the end of fiscal 2024.

Inventories as of the end of fiscal 2024 increased 9.2% to $552.5 million compared with $505.8 million as of the end of fiscal 2023, primarily driven by our accelerating store growth and earlier cadence of new store openings for fiscal 2025. On a per store basis, inventories were relatively flat year-over-year.

Capital expenditures were $120.6 million in fiscal 2024, primarily related to the development of new stores, the completion of the Company’s fourth distribution center in Princeton, IL, the acquisition of the former 99 Cents Only Stores and Big Lots Stores locations through the bankruptcy auction process, and the remodeling of existing stores.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company invested $5.7 million of cash to repurchase 52,155 shares of its common stock, resulting in $53.0 million invested in fiscal 2024. As of February 1, 2025, $32.7 million remained available for future share repurchases under the Company’s existing share repurchase program authorization.

This morning, the Company issued a separate press release announcing a new share repurchase authorization for the repurchase of an additional $300 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock, which was unanimously approved by the Company’s Board of Directors, and is effective through March 31, 2029.

Real Estate Update

The Company recently announced the acquisition of an additional 40 former Big Lots store locations subsequent to year-end, securing the path to our accelerated growth target of 75 stores for fiscal 2025. These store locations are leased properties with below market rent and favorable leasing structures, located in good trade areas, and have been serving value-oriented customers for many years. The purchase price for these acquired stores was funded by cash on hand.

Fiscal 2025 Outlook

The Company is accelerating new store openings during fiscal 2025 to 75 stores from 50 in fiscal 2024. With that framework in place, the Company estimates the following for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026:

  
New store openings75
Net sales$2.564 to $2.586 billion
Comparable store sales increase1% to 2%
Gross margin40%
Operating income(1)$283 to $292 million
Adjusted net income(1)(2)(3)$225 to $232 million
Adjusted net income per diluted share(1)(2)(3)$3.65 to $3.75
Annual effective tax rate (excludes excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation)25%
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding62 million
Capital expenditures$83 to $88 million
  

(1The earnings outlook noted above includes dark rent expenses of approximately $5 million, or $0.06 in adjusted earnings per share, included within pre-opening expenses resulting from the Company’s acquisition of leases of former Big Lots stores.
(2) The outlook ranges as provided for adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share exclude the excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation as the Company cannot predict such estimates without unreasonable effort.
(3) The earnings outlook noted above includes interest income of approximately $17 million. This assumes the potential for lower interest rates in fiscal 2025.

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2024 financial results is scheduled for today, March 19, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the live conference call, please pre-register here. Registrants will receive a confirmation with dial-in instructions. Interested parties can also listen to a live webcast or replay of the conference call by logging on to the Investor Relations section on the Company’s website at https://investors.ollies.com/.

A replay of the conference call webcast will be available at the investor relations website for one year.

About Ollie’s

We are America’s largest retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory, offering Real Brands and Real Bargain prices®! We offer extreme value on brand name products in a variety of departments, including housewares, food, books and stationery, bed and bath, floor coverings, toys, health and beauty aids, and more. We currently operate 575 stores in 31 states and growing! For more information, visit http://www.ollies.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “could,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “likely,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “continues,” “projects” and similar references to future periods, or by the inclusion of forecasts or projections, the outlook for the Company’s future business, prospects, financial performance, including our fiscal 2025 business outlook or financial guidance, and industry outlook. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, capital market conditions, the economy, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include regional, national, or global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions, including, but not limited to, supply chain challenges, legislation, national trade policy, and the following: our failure to adequately procure and manage our inventory, anticipate consumer demand, or achieve favorable product margins; changes in consumer confidence and spending; risks associated with our status as a “brick and mortar” only retailer; risks associated with intense competition; our failure to open new profitable stores, or successfully enter new markets, on a timely basis or at all; fluctuations in comparable store sales and results of operations, including on a quarterly basis; factors such as inflation, cost increases, and energy prices; the risks associated with doing business with international manufacturers and suppliers including, but not limited to, potential increases in tariffs and trade sanctions on imported goods and international trade disputes; our inability to operate our stores due to civil unrest and related protests or disturbances; our failure to properly hire and to retain key personnel and other qualified personnel; changes in market levels of wages; risks associated with cybersecurity events and the timely and effective deployment, protection, and defense of computer networks and other electronic systems, including e-mail; our inability to obtain favorable lease or acquisition terms for our properties; the failure to timely acquire, develop, open, and operate, or the loss of, or disruption or interruption in the operations of, any of our centralized distribution centers; risks associated with our lack of operations in the growing online retail marketplace; risks associated with litigation, the expense of defense, and potential for adverse outcomes; our inability to successfully develop or implement our marketing, advertising, and promotional efforts; the seasonal nature of our business; risks associated with natural disasters, and severe weather events; outbreak of viruses, global health epidemics, pandemics, or widespread illness; changes in government regulations, procedures and requirements, including as a result of executive orders and other policies promulgated by the current administration; and our ability to service indebtedness and to comply with our financial covenants together with each of the other factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our public announcements and SEC filings.

Investor Contact:
John Rouleau
Managing Director of Corporate Communication & Business Development
JRouleau@ollies.us

Media Contact:
Tom Kuypers
Senior Vice President – Marketing & Advertising
717-657-2300
tkuypers@ollies.us

       
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands except for per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
       
  Quarter ended (1)  Fiscal year ended (1) 
  February 1,  February 3,  February 1,  February 3, 
   2025    2024    2025    2024  
             
Net sales $667,084   $648,949   $2,271,705   $2,102,662  
Cost of sales  395,480    385,950    1,357,253    1,270,297  
Gross profit  271,604    262,999    914,452    832,365  
Selling, general and administrative expenses  169,847    156,097    612,406    562,672  
Depreciation and amortization expenses  9,208    7,616    33,224    27,819  
Pre-opening expenses  4,824    1,632    19,319    14,075  
Operating income  87,725    97,654    249,503    227,799  
Interest income, net  (4,054)   (4,632)   (16,311)   (14,686) 
Income before income taxes  91,779    102,286    265,814    242,485  
Income tax expense  23,225    25,811    66,052    61,046  
Net income $68,554   $76,475   $199,762   $181,439  
Earnings per common share:            
Basic $1.12   $1.24   $3.26   $2.94  
Diluted $1.11   $1.23   $3.23   $2.92  
Weighted average common shares outstanding:            
Basic  61,335    61,558    61,339    61,741  
Diluted  61,884    61,956    61,767    62,068  
             
             
Percentage of net sales(2)            
Net sales  100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
Cost of sales  59.3    59.5    59.7    60.4  
Gross profit  40.7    40.5    40.3    39.6  
Selling, general and administrative expenses  25.5    24.1    27.0    26.8  
Depreciation and amortization expenses  1.4    1.2    1.5    1.3  
Pre-opening expenses  0.7    0.3    0.9    0.7  
Operating income  13.2    15.0    11.0    10.8  
Interest income, net  (0.6)   (0.7)   (0.7)   (0.7) 
Income before income taxes  13.8    15.8    11.7    11.5  
Income tax expense  3.5    4.0    2.9    2.9  
Net income  10.3 % 11.8 % 8.8 % 8.6 %
             
(1) The fourth quarter and full year 2024 consisted of 13 weeks and 52 weeks, respectively, compared with 14 weeks and 53 weeks in the comparable prior-year periods. The extra week contributed $34.0 million of sales for the fourth quarter and full year 2023. 
(2) Components may not add to totals due to rounding.           
            


Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
     
  February 1, February 3,
Assets  2025   2024 
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $205,123  $266,262 
Short-term investments  223,546   86,980 
Inventories  552,542   505,790 
Accounts receivable  2,352   2,223 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  10,228   10,173 
Total current assets  993,791   871,428 
Property and equipment, net  334,961   270,063 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  554,737   475,526 
Goodwill  444,850   444,850 
Trade name  230,559   230,559 
Other assets  2,247   2,168 
Total assets $2,561,145  $2,294,594 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity    
Current liabilities:    
Current portion of long-term debt $556  $639 
Accounts payable  130,279   128,097 
Income taxes payable  1,707   14,744 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities  83,944   89,176 
Accrued expenses and other  87,855   82,895 
Total current liabilities  304,341   315,551 
Revolving credit facility  -   - 
Long-term debt  1,040   1,022 
Deferred income taxes  81,124   71,877 
Long-term operating lease liabilities  479,330   397,912 
Total liabilities  865,835   786,362 
Stockholders’ equity:    
Preferred stock  -   - 
Common stock  67   67 
Additional paid-in capital  735,284   694,959 
Retained earnings  1,367,713   1,167,951 
Treasury - common stock  (407,754)  (354,745)
Total stockholders’ equity  1,695,310   1,508,232 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $2,561,145  $2,294,594 
         


Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
          
  Quarter ended (1) Fiscal year ended (1) 
  February 1, February 3, February 1, February 3, 
   2025   2024   2025   2024  
Net cash provided by operating activities $147,760  $143,636  $227,454  $254,497  
Net cash used in investing activities  (71,895)  (24,786)  (255,341)  (150,087) 
Net cash used in financing activities  573   (12,143)  (33,252)  (48,744) 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  76,438   106,707   (61,139)  55,666  
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period  128,685   159,555   266,262   210,596  
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $205,123  $266,262  $205,123  $266,262  
  


Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. We have included the non-GAAP measures of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, and adjusted net income per diluted share in this press release as these are key measures used by our management and our board of directors to evaluate our operating performance and the effectiveness of our business strategies, make budgeting decisions, and evaluate compensation decisions. Management believes it is useful to investors and analysts to evaluate these non-GAAP measures on the same basis as management uses to evaluate the Company’s operating results. We believe that excluding items that may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, our core operating results, and that may vary in frequency or magnitude from net income and net income per diluted share, enhances the comparability of our results and provides a better baseline for analyzing trends in our business.

The tables below reconcile the most directly comparable GAAP measure to non-GAAP financial measures: operating income to adjusted operating income, net income to adjusted net income, net income per diluted share to adjusted net income per diluted share, and net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA.

Adjusted operating income excludes the one-time expense for the accelerated expense resulting from the modification of existing equity awards for our Executive Chairman; adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share exclude the one-time expense for the accelerated expense resulting from the modification of existing equity awards for our Executive Chairman and adjustments to the provisions for income taxes and excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation, each of which may not occur with the same frequency or magnitude in future periods. We define EBITDA as net income before net interest income or expense, depreciation and amortization expenses, and income taxes. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA as further adjusted for non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as supplementing, and not as an alternative to, or substitute for, the Company’s financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Certain of the items that may be excluded or included in non-GAAP financial measures may be significant items that could impact the Company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows and should therefore be considered in assessing the Company's actual financial condition and performance. The methods used by the Company to calculate its non-GAAP financial measures may differ significantly from methods used by other companies to compute similar measures. As a result, any non-GAAP financial measures presented herein may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other companies.

Reconciliation of GAAP operating income to adjusted operating income

          
  Quarter ended (1) Fiscal year ended (1) 
  February 1, February 3, February 1, February 3, 
  2025 2024 2025 2024 
Operating income $87,725 $97,654 $249,503 $227,799 
Acceleration of stock awards expense(2)  5,488  -  5,488  - 
Adjusted operating income $93,213 $97,654 $254,991 $227,799 
          
(1) The fourth quarter and full year 2024 consisted of 13 weeks and 52 weeks, respectively, compared with 14 weeks and 53 weeks in the comparable prior-year periods.
(2) Represents the one-time expense for the accelerated expense resulting from the modification of existing equity awards for our Executive Chairman.


 
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(In thousands except for per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
Reconciliation of GAAP net income to adjusted net income
         
  Quarter ended (1) Fiscal year ended (1)
  February 1, February 3, February 1, February 3,
   2025   2024   2025   2024 
Net income $68,554  $76,475  $199,762  $181,439 
Acceleration of stock awards expense (2)  5,488   -   5,488   - 
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation (3)  (654)  (176)  (2,832)  (1,074)
Adjusted net income $73,388  $76,299  $202,418  $180,365 
         
(1) The fourth quarter and full year 2024 consisted of 13 weeks and 52 weeks, respectively, compared with 14 weeks and 53 weeks in the comparable prior-year periods.
(2) Represents the one-time expense for the accelerated expense resulting from the modification of existing equity awards for our Executive Chairman.
(3) Amount represents the impact from the recognition of excess tax benefits pursuant to Accounting Standards Update 2016-09, Stock Compensation.
 

Reconciliation of GAAP net income per diluted share to adjusted net income per diluted share

          
   Quarter ended (1) Fiscal year ended (1)
   February 1, February 3, February 1, February 3,
    2025   2024   2025   2024 
Net income per diluted share $1.11  $1.23  $3.23  $2.92 
Adjustments as noted above, per dilutive share:        
 Acceleration of stock awards expense (2)  0.09   -   0.09   - 
 Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation  (0.01)  -   (0.05)  (0.02)
Adjusted net income per diluted share (3) $1.19  $1.23  $3.28  $2.91 
          
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding  61,884   61,956   61,767   62,068 
          
(1) The fourth quarter and full year 2024 consisted of 13 weeks and 52 weeks, respectively, compared with 14 weeks and 53 weeks in the comparable prior-year periods.
(2) Represents the one-time expense for the accelerated expense resulting from the modification of existing equity awards for our Executive Chairman.
(3) Components may not add to totals due to rounding.


         
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
         
Reconciliation of GAAP net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA
         
  Quarter ended (1) Fiscal year ended (1)
  February 1, February 3, February 1, February 3,
   2025   2024   2025   2024 
Net income $68,554  $76,475  $199,762  $181,439 
Interest income, net  (4,054)  (4,632)  (16,311)  (14,686)
Depreciation and amortization expenses  12,592   9,703   44,128   35,120 
Income tax expense  23,225   25,811   66,052   61,046 
EBITDA  100,317   107,357   293,631   262,919 
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense  9,038   3,229   19,445   12,237 
Adjusted EBITDA $109,355  $110,586  $313,076  $275,156 
         
(1) The fourth quarter and full year 2024 consisted of 13 weeks and 52 weeks, respectively, compared with 14 weeks and 53 weeks in the comparable prior-year periods.


          
Key Statistics         
          
  Quarter ended (1) Fiscal year ended (1) 
  February 1, February 3, February 1, February 3, 
   2025   2024   2025   2024  
          
Number of stores open at beginning of period  546   505   512   468  
Number of new stores  13   7   50   45  
Number of closed stores  -   -   (3)  (1) 
Number of stores open at end of period  559   512   559   512  
          
Average net sales per store (in thousands) (2) $1,200  $1,273  $4,271  $4,286  
Comparable stores sales change  2.8%   3.9%   2.8%   5.7%  
Comparable store count – end of period  498   455   498   455  
          
(1) The fourth quarter and full year 2024 consisted of 13 weeks and 52 weeks, respectively, compared with 14 weeks and 53 weeks in the comparable prior-year periods.
(2) Average net sales per store represents the weighted average of total net weekly sales divided by the number of stores open at the end of each week for the respective periods presented.
  

FAQ

What was Ollie's (OLLI) comparable store sales growth in Q4 2024?

Ollie's reported a 2.8% increase in comparable store sales during Q4 2024, driven by equal increases in both transactions and basket size.

How many new stores is Ollie's (OLLI) planning to open in fiscal 2025?

Ollie's is targeting 75 new store openings in fiscal 2025, accelerated from 50 stores in fiscal 2024.

What was Ollie's (OLLI) total net sales for fiscal 2024?

Ollie's total net sales for fiscal 2024 reached $2.272 billion, representing an 8.0% increase from fiscal 2023.

How many former Big Lots stores did Ollie's (OLLI) acquire recently?

Ollie's acquired 40 former Big Lots store locations subsequent to year-end, featuring below market rent and favorable leasing structures.

What was Ollie's (OLLI) cash position at the end of fiscal 2024?

Ollie's had $428.7 million in cash and cash equivalents as of the end of fiscal 2024, up from $353.2 million in fiscal 2023.
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