Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:OLLI) Announces Earnings Results

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:OLLI) issued its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $1.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.38 by $0.01, Briefing.com reports. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet had a net margin of 8.81% and a return on equity of 12.86%. The company had revenue of $779.26 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $783.72 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.19 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 16.8% on a year-over-year basis. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet updated its FY 2026 guidance to 4.400-4.500 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Ollie’s Bargain Outlet’s conference call:

• Opened a record 86 stores in fiscal 2025 (ending the year with 658 stores in 35 states) and plans to open 75 stores in 2026 while pursuing a long-term target of >1,300 stores.
• Quarterly results beat expectations with net sales up 17% to $779M, comps +3.6% and adjusted EPS +17% to $1.39, and 2026 guidance calls for $2.985–$3.013B in sales, ~2% comps, 40.5% gross margin and $4.40–$4.50 adjusted EPS.
• Customer loyalty accelerated—new Ollie’s Army memberships rose ~23% and the total customer file grew >12% to ~17 million members—helping basket and transaction growth.
• Operational headwinds: severe winter weather caused widespread store closures that weighed on Q4 results, and the move to a “soft opening” approach flattened early new-store sales, leaving new-store productivity slightly below plan.
• Margin and inventory risks remain—Q4 gross margin was ~80 bps below prior year after planned price investments, inventories rose 18% YoY to support growth, and tariff uncertainty could create future margin pressure despite management’s plans to mitigate it.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Trading Up 3.8%

Shares of NASDAQ OLLI opened at $108.84 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.07, a P/E/G ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 0.53. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $111.10 and its 200-day moving average price is $119.30. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has a 12-month low of $98.19 and a 12-month high of $141.74.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have recently commented on OLLI. Loop Capital raised Ollie’s Bargain Outlet from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $130.00 to $135.00 in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Citigroup decreased their price objective on Ollie’s Bargain Outlet from $150.00 to $141.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $162.00 price objective on shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet from $145.00 to $130.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $142.86.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Ollie’s Bargain Outlet news, Chairman John W. Swygert sold 1,126 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $112.06, for a total value of $126,179.56. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman owned 48,200 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,401,292. This represents a 2.28% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 0.75% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in OLLI. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC increased its position in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet by 28.0% during the first quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 2,815 shares of the company’s stock valued at $328,000 after acquiring an additional 615 shares during the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its holdings in shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet by 993.4% during the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 2,154 shares of the company’s stock worth $251,000 after purchasing an additional 1,957 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet by 42.7% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 446,277 shares of the company’s stock worth $51,929,000 after buying an additional 133,537 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC bought a new position in shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet during the first quarter valued at about $359,000. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its stake in shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet by 12.1% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 183,412 shares of the company’s stock valued at $21,342,000 after buying an additional 19,837 shares during the period.

Trending Headlines about Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

Here are the key news stories impacting Ollie’s Bargain Outlet this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management issued FY2026 guidance above Street models (EPS $4.40–4.50 vs. consensus nearer ~$4.14 and revenue guidance around $3.0B), giving investors clearer upside to earnings and sales assumptions. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results showed healthy underlying growth: EPS ~$1.39 (essentially inline/edged a penny above some estimates) and revenue up ~16.8% year-over-year, with positive comps and stronger per-transaction spending supporting margins. That validates the growth story. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Posts Higher 4Q Profit, Sales
• Positive Sentiment: Ongoing store expansion and opportunistic conversions of vacated Big Lots locations are fueling unit growth and market share gains — a near-term driver of revenue and long-term comp upside. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Opening New Stores Across 5 States
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and commentary pieces are mixed — many highlight durable fundamentals and upside from expansion, but some warn that the stock already reflects significant optimism (valuation concerns). Expect divergent analyst notes in the near term. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings: A Great Business At A Lofty Price
• Neutral Sentiment: Transcripts and summaries from the Q4 call provide management color on loyalty growth, store cadence and margin dynamics — useful for modeling but not delivering an immediate surprise. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue slightly missed some consensus estimates (~$779.3M vs. est. ~$783.7M) and the EPS beat was minimal, while near-term margin pressure from elevated store opening costs could temper near-term profit expansion. These factors leave room for selling on any guidance slippage. Here’s What Key Metrics Tell Us About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (OLLI) Q4 Earnings

About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is an American discount retailer specializing in closeout merchandise and surplus inventory across a broad range of categories. The company operates a no-frills retail format that offers branded and private-label products at significant markdowns. Its merchandise mix typically includes housewares, electronics, health and beauty items, food products, beauty supplies, books, toys, and seasonal goods.

Founded in 1982 by Oliver E. “Ollie” Rosenberg, the company is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.