Investing.com - Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) reported on Thursday third quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that fell short of expectations.
Big Lots announced earnings per share of $-2.99 on revenue of $1.2B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $-3.04 on revenue of $1.21B.
Big Lots shares are down 56.71% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $19.50 , down-from-52-week-high.
Big Lots follows other major Consumer Discretionary sector earnings this month
Big Lots's report follows an earnings beat by Home Depot on November 15, who reported EPS of $4.24 on revenue of $38.9B, compared to forecasts EPS of $4.12 on revenue of $37.92B.
Alibaba ADR had beat expectations on November 17 with fourth quarter EPS of $12.92 on revenue of $207.18B, compared to forecast for EPS of $11.74 on revenue of $208.52B.
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