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Big 5 Sporting Goods a Big Hold - Analyst Blog

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:01:00 GMT

We are keeping our Hold rating and maintaining our estimates on Big 5 Sporting Goods (BGFV) ahead of its third quarter results. BGFV expects to earn $0.14-$0.20 per share and $0.60-$0.80 per share for full-year 2008. Given the weak sales trends at Big 5's stores, it will be difficult for BGFV to meet its guidance. Despite the soft outlook, BGFV shares are trading at a reasonable valuation based on our below consensus estimates. Longer term, Big 5 Sporting Goods' business model, store expansion plans, and diversified product offerings should position the company for solid growth when industry conditions finally improve. Our target price of $6 is about 9x our 2009 EPS estimate. Read the[More...]

Analyst Comments: Visteon, Drugstore.com, Grey Wolf, Big 5 Sporting, Sanofi-Aventis

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

On July 30, Visteon Corp. (VC) reported a loss per share of $0.32 in the second quarter from continuing operations, compared to the loss per share of $0.46 in the same quarter of the previous year. The company is focusing on strengthening its non-Ford businesses and reducing costs in order to attain long-term profitability. The closure of underperforming facilities and the reduction of headcount under the three-year improvement plan are benefiting the company. Both restructuring facilities and overhead reductions would result in cumulative savings of $635 million by the end of 2010. However, the company's near-term prospects have been dampened by higher costs and a weak automotive market. Moreover, higher restructuring charges are eroding the profits of the company. Thus, we maintain our Hold rating, with a target price of $3.00. Visteon's[More...]

Few Thoughts and a Look at the Earnings in the Coming Week

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:15:00 GMT

WITH RESPECT TO THE US’ GDP GROWTH, THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH SEES A SIGNIFICANT DECLINE IN ECONOMIC ACTITIVY SPREAD ACROSS THE ECONOMY, WHICH WILL LAST MORE THAN A FEW MONTHS - WSJ - According to Robert Hall, economist at Stanford University, US economic data that has been reported provide (...)[More...]

Rescue Plan For Fannie & Freddie

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:41:00 GMT

Good morning. Premarket futures are in rally mode after the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve announce a rescue plan to save Fannie & Freddie. The news is timely considering that the FDIC was forced to seize IndyMac Bancorp on Friday (the bailout will cost the FDIC an estimated $4-8 billion). In other news, traders are also watching lower energy prices, strength in the U.S. dollar, and that Anheuser-Busch accepted a acquisition offer from InBev after the Belgian company sweetened its offer to $70 per share. Premarket gainers:[More...]

Analyst Comments: Acadia, AGCO, Big 5 Sporting, Infineon, Gentiva Health, EnCana, MannKind

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:13:12 GMT

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACAD) is a biopharmaceutical company utilizing innovative technology to fuel drug discovery and clinical development of novel treatments for central nervous system disorders. The company currently has five drug programs in cli[More...]

NASDAQ Technical Picture - Lowest Close Since Oct. 2006 - Mar 7 2008 10:05AM

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:00:27 GMT

NASDAQ Technical Picture - Lowest Close Since Oct. 2006 - Mar 2 2008 11:12PM

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:06:42 GMT

Friday's close was the lowest since October 2006. The NASDAQ has been carving a symmetrical triangle for 5 weeks. Symmetrical triangles are generally continuation patterns, so Friday's action was no surprise, and probably a welcome relief after all the narrow range trade as price moved closer to the apex. Prices gapped some 20 points lower and continued lower on higher volume in afternoon to end the session off by 60 pts. or 2.6%. All major sectors participated in the drubbing.The Feb. low is less than 20 pts. away, followed by a retest of the J[More...]

BGFV: Big Five Guides Lower But More Accurately?

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:28:14 GMT

Small Cap Watch List (Track at Marketocracy) member Big 5 Sporting Goods (BGFV) reported financia[More...]

Grocer Fills Out Shopping Center in Eugene, Ore.

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:50:00 GMT

Aug. 8--Woodfield Station is full -- sort of -- with the decision of Market of Choice to expand its presence at south Eugene's rebuilt shopping center.
Market of Choice will sublease a little over a third of the 11,300-square-foot space to a yet-to-be-determined retail tenant, and will convert the remainder for use as the grocery chain's corporate offices and as additional backroom storage space for its nearby store.
"We actually were contemplating putting in a mezzanine in the back room (of the existing Market of Choice store) when this came up," company president Rick Wright said Thursday.

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Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Announces Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Results

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:56:00 GMT

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation , a leading sporting goods retailer, today reported financial results for the fiscal 2009 second quarter ended June 28, 2009.[More...]

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation to Report Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Results on August 4, 2009

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:01:00 GMT

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation , a leading sporting goods retailer, will announce second quarter fiscal 2009 financial results on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, after the market close. The Company also will hold a conference call and audio webcast to discuss these results and provide additional comments and details.The conference call and audio webcast is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. Pacific on August 4, 2009. The webcast also will be broadcast live over the Internet at www.big5sportinggoods.com. The webcast will be archived and accessible on the same website for 30 days following the call. Visitors to the website should select the 'Investor Relations' link to access the webcast.About Big 5 Sporting Goods CorporationBig 5 is a leading sporting goods retailer in the western United States, operating 382 stores in 11 states under the "Big 5 Sporting Goods" name. Big 5 provides a full-line product offering in a traditional sporting goods store format that averages 11,000 square feet. Big 5's product mix includes athletic shoes, apparel and accessories, as well as a broad selection of outdoor and athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, snowboarding and in-line skating.[More...]

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Announces Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:56:00 GMT

- Achieves First Quarter Earnings per Diluted Share of $0.13, Exceeding EPS Guidance[More...]

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation to Report Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results on April 30, 2009

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:57:00 GMT

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation , a leading sporting goods retailer, will announce first quarter fiscal 2009 financial results on Thursday, April 30, 2009, after the market close. The Company also will hold a conference call and audio webcast to discuss these results and provide additional comments and details.[More...]

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Morton's Restaurant Group, Cytori Therapeutics, Big 5 Sporting Goods, DeVry, Inc. And Sonic Innovations

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:06:00 GMT

Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog.
Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.
Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Morton's Restaurant Group (NYSE: MRT), Cytori Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CYTX), Big 5 Sporting Goods (NASDAQ: BGFV), DeVry, Inc. (NYSE: DV) and Sonic Innovations (NASDAQ: SNCI).

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Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Announces Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:57:00 GMT

- Achieves Fourth Quarter Earnings per Diluted Share of $0.17[More...]

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation to Report Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results on February 26, 2009

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:56:00 GMT

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation , a leading sporting goods retailer, will announce fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2008 financial results on Thursday, February 26, 2009, after the market close. The Company also will hold a conference call and audio webcast to discuss these results and provide additional comments and details.[More...]

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Announces Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Sales Results and Revises Earnings Guidance Toward Upper End of Previous Range

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:56:00 GMT

- Reports Fourth Quarter Same Store Sales Decline of 8.6%, In Line With Previously Issued Guidance[More...]

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation to Present at the 11th Annual ICR XChange Conference

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:56:00 GMT

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation , a leading sporting goods retailer, announced today that Steven G. Miller, the Company's Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, and Barry D. Emerson, the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the 11th Annual ICR XChange Conference, to be held on January 14-15, 2009, at The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa, Dana Point, California.[More...]

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Announces Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter Results

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:57:00 GMT

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation , a leading sporting goods retailer, today reported financial results for the fiscal 2008 third quarter ended September 28, 2008.[More...]