Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:OLLI) Issues Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.01 EPS

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:OLLI) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $1.39 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.38 by $0.01, Briefing.com reports. The company had revenue of $779.26 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $783.72 million. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet had a net margin of 8.81% and a return on equity of 12.86%. The firm’s revenue was up 16.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.19 EPS. 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 Price Performance

OLLI stock traded up $4.54 during trading on Thursday, reaching $107.91. The company had a trading volume of 1,097,996 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,066,809. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has a 52 week low of $98.19 and a 52 week high of $141.74. The business has a 50 day moving average of $111.20 and a 200 day moving average of $119.40. The company has a market cap of $6.62 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.99, a PEG ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 0.53.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on OLLI shares. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet from $125.00 to $120.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, December 19th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $162.00 target price on shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on 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. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Citigroup cut 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 report on Thursday, December 11th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $142.14.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

In other Ollie’s Bargain Outlet news, Chairman John W. Swygert sold 1,126 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $112.06, for a total transaction of $126,179.56. Following 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 legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.75% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

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

More Ollie’s Bargain Outlet News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company raised FY2026 guidance well above Street estimates (EPS $4.40–4.50 vs. consensus ~4.14; revenue guidance ~ $3.0B vs. ~$2.8B), a clear bullish catalyst for the stock. Ollie’s delivers mixed Q4 results, 2026 guide beats estimates
• Positive Sentiment: EPS slightly beat expectations — $1.39 vs. consensus ~$1.38 — and EPS grew from $1.19 a year ago, signaling operating leverage. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (OLLI) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Short interest fell ~18.4% in February (now ~6.4% of float), reducing potential short pressure and supporting upside if sentiment remains positive.
• Positive Sentiment: Ongoing store growth — new openings including first Minnesota location and new stores in five states — underpin revenue growth and the company’s scale narrative. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet opens new stores in 5 states Bargain store chain Ollie’s opens first Minnesota location
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 results were mixed: revenue increased 16.8% year-over-year to ~$779.3M but missed consensus (~$783.7M). Margins and ROE remained healthy (net margin ~8.8%, ROE ~12.9%). Ollie’s delivers mixed Q4 results, 2026 guide beats estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts adjusted forecasts ahead of the print — some raised estimates while consensus was mixed — increasing short-term volatility around expectations. Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Expectations Ahead Of Q4 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Company-issued press release and earnings snapshot provide detail but no surprise beyond the guide and modest EPS beat. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Company Profile

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.