Big Lots, Inc.
Big Lots, Inc.
Your view on BIG
Overview
What the company does, where it operates, and who runs it.
About Big Lots, Inc.
- Industry
- Discount Stores
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- CEO
- Bruce K. Thorn
- Headquarters
- US
- Industry
- Discount Stores
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- CEO
- Bruce K. Thorn
- Headquarters
- US
Big Lots, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a home discount retailer in the United States.
The company offers products under various merchandising categories, such as furniture category that includes upholstery, mattresses, case goods, and ready-to-assemble departments; seasonal category, which comprises patio furniture, gazebos, Christmas trim, and other holiday departments; soft home category that consists of fashion and utility bedding, bath, window, decorative textile, home organization, area rugs, home décor, and frames departments; and food category that includes beverage and grocery, candy and snacks, specialty foods, and pet departments.
It also provides merchandise under the consumables category, which comprises health, beauty and cosmetics, plastics, paper, and chemical departments; hard home category, including small appliances, tabletops, and food preparation and stationery products; home maintenance and organization products; toys; and accessories category consisting of apparel, electronics, jewelry, apparel, and hosiery departments.
As of January 29, 2022, it operated 1,431 stores in 47 states and an e-commerce platform. Big Lots, Inc. was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Media
Infographics, videos, and posts covering the company.
Stock Data
Price chart, volume, and trading data.
Fair Value
What FRC thinks it is worth vs. the current price.
FRC's fair value estimate for Big Lots, Inc., and the rating behind it. BIG last traded at $0.50; the estimate is read against that market price. FRC analysts run the firm's valuation model across the companies on this platform to estimate what each one is worth, rather than republishing a consensus average. Shows the current estimate, our rating, and when it was last revised. A free account covers 7 company valuations a month; a paid subscription is unlimited.
Financial Ratios
Profitability, returns, valuation, and leverage ratios.
Valuation, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios for Big Lots, Inc.. Starting points for Big Lots, Inc.: EPS -$16.53, beta 2.23 — an Discount Stores name. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, margins, return on equity, current ratio and debt coverage, each shown against the company's own history.
Dividend Analysis
Yield, payout ratio, and dividend coverage metrics.
Dividend history, yield and payout sustainability for Big Lots, Inc.. Big Lots, Inc. does not currently pay a regular dividend, so this section tracks capacity rather than history. Per-share payments, yield over time, payout ratio and growth streak, with coverage measured against free cash flow.
Earnings Analysis
EPS history, beat rate, and upcoming earnings reports.
Reported vs. expected earnings history for Big Lots, Inc.. Trailing twelve-month EPS for Big Lots, Inc. stands at -$16.53. EPS surprises by quarter, revenue against estimates, and the upcoming reporting date.
Financial Statements
Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for Big Lots, Inc.. Annual and quarterly filings with period-over-period comparison, so you can trace how revenue, margins and cash generation have moved.
Comparables
List of peer companies in the same industry.
Big Lots, Inc. valued side by side against its closest peers. Big Lots, Inc. is measured against Discount Stores peers within the Consumer Defensive sector. Peer-relative multiples and operating metrics, so the valuation is read in the context of its own sector rather than in isolation.
Institutional Ownership
PremiumWhich funds and firms own the stock.
Which institutions hold Big Lots, Inc., and how their positions are changing. At a $14.7M market value, institutional positions materially move Big Lots, Inc.'s register. Top holders, position sizes, and quarter-over-quarter accumulation or distribution from regulatory filings. Included with FRC Premium.
Insider Trading
PremiumRecent buying and selling by company executives.
Buying and selling by Big Lots, Inc. executives and directors. Insider transactions as disclosed to regulators, with role, size and date — the clearest read on how the people running the company are positioned. Included with FRC Premium.
Senate Trading
PremiumU.S. Senator disclosures filed under the STOCK Act.
U.S. Senate disclosures naming Big Lots, Inc.. Big Lots, Inc. is a $14.7M Consumer Defensive company. Senators' reported transactions in this security, alongside the fundamentals — a signal most research platforms leave out entirely. Included with FRC Premium.
House Trading
PremiumU.S. Representative disclosures filed under the STOCK Act.
U.S. House of Representatives disclosures naming Big Lots, Inc.. Representatives' reported transactions in this security, shown next to the company's fundamentals. Included with FRC Premium.
News
Latest headlines and market coverage.
Latest headlines and company announcements for Big Lots, Inc.. Coverage tracks Big Lots, Inc. within Discount Stores (Consumer Defensive). Press releases and market coverage, newest first.