NASDAQ$BGFV
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported a decrease in net sales and a net loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, with same store sales also declining.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported a net loss of $20.9 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, or $0.95 per basic share, compared to a net loss of $8.9 million in the prior year. Net sales decreased to $181.6 million from $196.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, with same store sales declining by 6.1%.
- Net sales for Q4 2024 were $181.6 million, a decrease from $196.3 million in Q4 2023.
- Same store sales decreased by 6.1% in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023.
- The company reported a net loss of $20.9 million, or $0.95 per basic share, in Q4 2024.
- Gross profit margin decreased to 28.2% in Q4 2024 from 30.2% in Q4 2023, primarily due to higher store occupancy and distribution expense, and lower merchandise margins.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Big 5 · Revenue · Quarterly
$182M
Forward guidance
For the fiscal 2025 first quarter, Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation expects same store sales to be down in the mid to high single digit range and anticipates a net loss per basic share in the range of $0.75 to $0.85.
Tailwinds
- Merchandise assortment is believed to be well positioned for the spring season.
- Continued focus on disciplined operational execution.
- Amended and extended credit agreement with Bank of America, maturing in December 2029.
- Efforts to manage inventory levels relative to sales, resulting in a 5.6% decrease in merchandise inventories.
- Store base optimization efforts, with 8 store closures in Q1 2025 and approximately 7 additional closures expected in fiscal 2025.
Headwinds
- Same store sales expected to be down in the mid to high single digit range for Q1 2025.
- Macroeconomic headwinds are expected to continue impacting discretionary consumer spending.
- Continuation of inconsistent and unfavorable weather patterns, particularly across the southern tier of the company's footprint.
- Expected net loss per basic share for Q1 2025 in the range of $0.75 to $0.85, compared to a net loss of $0.38 in Q1 2024.
- No new store openings are expected in fiscal 2025.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 6 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
-2.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
-12.0%
Avg return
5 days after
-10.6%
Avg return
30 days after
30%
18 / 60 earnings
Positive
+43.4%
Q2 2020
Best reaction
-28.7%
Q4 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2025 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | +4.4% | +6.4% | +38.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -12.4% | -24.4% | -27.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | -14.4% | -13.5% | -13.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | -25.5% | -34.1% | -33.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | -6.8% | -6.6% | -4.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | -10.5% | -12.0% | -34.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | -22.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2023 | -15.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2023 | -8.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2022 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2022 | -7.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2022 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2022 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2021 | +24.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2021 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2021 | +30.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2020 | -7.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2020 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2020 | +43.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2020 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2019 | -28.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2019 | +34.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2019 | +29.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2019 | -9.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2018 | -8.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2018 | -17.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2018 | -8.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2018 | +7.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2017 | -12.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2017 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2017 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2016 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2016 | +8.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +20.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -23.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -13.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -21.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -28.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +9.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +14.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -14.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -20.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -7.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +17.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -17.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +12.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +34.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -7.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -16.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -3.5% | — | — |
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