Shares of Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE:BIG) have been assigned an average rating of “Hold” from the thirteen analysts that are covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have issued a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $53.25.

Several equities research analysts recently commented on BIG shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on Big Lots from $55.00 to $53.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, January 4th. Loop Capital dropped their price objective on shares of Big Lots from $65.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 14th. Telsey Advisory Group dropped their price objective on shares of Big Lots from $73.00 to $60.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 14th. Wolfe Research assumed coverage on shares of Big Lots in a report on Friday, October 9th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $61.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Barclays lowered shares of Big Lots from an “equal weight” rating to an “underweight” rating and set a $42.00 price objective on the stock. in a report on Thursday, January 7th.

Shares of BIG opened at $50.82 on Tuesday. Big Lots has a 1 year low of $10.13 and a 1 year high of $57.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03, a current ratio of 1.49 and a quick ratio of 0.55. The company has a market capitalization of $1.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 3.24, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.64 and a beta of 2.39. The business has a 50-day moving average of $46.06 and a 200-day moving average of $46.90.

Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) last released its earnings results on Thursday, December 3rd. The company reported $0.76 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.66 by $0.10. Big Lots had a return on equity of 26.25% and a net margin of 10.30%. The business had revenue of $1.38 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.35 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($0.18) earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 18.0% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Big Lots will post 7.27 EPS for the current year.

Shop our wide selection of furniture, household goods, home decor, mattresses, grocery & more. You can visit the Big Lots in Springfield (#4547), located in the shopping center near the intersection of Main St. And 58th St., or shop online at BigLots.com and pick up your order at the Main St. Location in Springfield. S stock rating is based on fundamental analysis. Don't miss BIG stock next rating changes.

Macroaxis provides Big Lots buy-hold-or-sell recommendation only in the context of selected investment horizon and investor attitude towards risk assumed by holding Big Lots positions. The advice algorithm takes into account all of Big Lots available fundamental. Quote Stock Analysis News Price vs Fair Value Trailing Returns Financials. Is it the right time to buy or sell? Big Lots Inc is a U.S.-based company principally engaged in operating.

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 30th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 16th were paid a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 15th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.36%. Big Lots’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 32.70%.

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of BIG. NorthCoast Asset Management LLC increased its stake in Big Lots by 3,272.6% in the 3rd quarter. NorthCoast Asset Management LLC now owns 277,231 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,374,000 after buying an additional 269,011 shares during the last quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN increased its stake in Big Lots by 109.9% in the 3rd quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 450,790 shares of the company’s stock valued at $20,106,000 after buying an additional 236,055 shares during the last quarter. FMR LLC increased its stake in Big Lots by 11.8% in the 2nd quarter. FMR LLC now owns 2,102,015 shares of the company’s stock valued at $88,284,000 after buying an additional 222,534 shares during the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC increased its stake in Big Lots by 93.4% in the 3rd quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 310,428 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,843,000 after buying an additional 149,937 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Allianz Asset Management GmbH increased its stake in Big Lots by 842.5% in the 3rd quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 160,598 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,163,000 after buying an additional 143,558 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.95% of the company’s stock.

About Big Lots

Big Lots, Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer in the United States. The company offers products under various merchandising categories, such as furniture category that includes upholstery, mattress, case goods, and ready-to-assemble departments; seasonal category, which comprises Christmas trim, lawn and garden, summer, 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, and specialty foods departments.

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Snap-On Incorporated stock price down 1.35% on Friday (Updated on January 29, 2021)

Buy or Hold candidate since 2021-01-20Gain 2.56% PDF

The Snap-On Incorporated stock price fell by -1.35% on the last day (Friday, 29th Jan 2021) from $182.45 to $179.99. and has now fallen 3 days in a row. During the day the stock fluctuated 2.75% from a day low at $179.45 to a day high of $184.38. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 5.81% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -682 thousand shares and in total, 464 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $83.49 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 4.88% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $174.04 and $197.06 at the end of this 3-month period.

Signals & Forecast

The Snap-On Incorporated stock holds a sell signal from the short-term moving average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term moving average at approximately $180.44. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $173.88. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 months Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, and so far it has fallen -4.06%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss

Big Lots Stock Buy Or Sell A Home

Snap-On Incorporated finds support from accumulated volume at $177.45 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock has average movements during a day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $4.94 between high and low, or 2.75%. For the last week, the stock has had a daily average volatility of 4.51%.

Our recommended stop-loss:$170.52(-5.26%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 2 day(s) ago.)

Is Snap-On Incorporated stock A Buy?

Snap-On Incorporated holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.

Current score:0.891

Predicted Opening Price for Snap-On Incorporated of Monday, February 1, 2021

The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and the closing price.

Fair opening price February 1, 2021	Current price
$181.27	$179.99(Undervalued)

The last rating was given by UBS Group on November 03, 2020. The price target was set to $148.00 → $141.00.

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Resistance: $180.78
Price: $179.99
Support: $177.45