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Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, formerly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol BGFV, was a publicly listed sporting goods retailer focused on the western United States. Company news during its public period centered on its broad assortment of athletic shoes, apparel, accessories, and outdoor and athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting, fishing, home recreation, tennis, golf, and winter and summer recreation, all sold through traditional sporting goods stores averaging about 12,000 square feet.
The more recent news flow around BGFV has been dominated by its go-private transaction. In June 2025, Big 5 announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by a partnership comprised of Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group, through Worldwide Sports Group Holdings LLC and WSG Merger LLC. Subsequent press releases and Form 8-K filings detailed the agreed cash consideration of $1.45 per share, the special meeting of stockholders, and the stockholder vote approving the merger.
Later news items documented quarterly and annual financial results, including net sales trends, same store sales performance, gross profit margins, and store openings and closures, alongside updates on the progress of the merger. On October 2, 2025, Big 5 announced the completion of the merger, the conversion of each share into cash consideration, and the company’s transition to a wholly owned subsidiary of Worldwide Sports Group Holdings LLC. The same day, Nasdaq filed Form 25 to remove BGFV from listing.
This news page serves as an archive of Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation’s historical press releases and transaction announcements tied to the BGFV ticker, including earnings results, merger milestones, and the steps leading to its delisting and status as a private company.
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Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (Nasdaq: BGFV), a prominent sporting goods retailer, is set to release its first quarter fiscal 2023 financial results on May 2, 2023, after market closure. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss these results, which can be accessed via phone or streamed live on the company's website. Big 5 operates 430 stores across the western United States, offering a wide range of sporting goods, including athletic shoes, apparel, and equipment for various sports.
Investors can engage with the call starting ten minutes prior and it will be archived for 30 days on their site. A telephonic replay will also be available until May 9, 2023.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (Nasdaq: BGFV) reported its fiscal 2022 earnings, with full-year EPS at $1.18 and Q4 EPS at $0.08. Net sales for Q4 were $238.3 million, down from $273.4 million in Q4 2021, with same-store sales decreasing 13.2%. Gross profit for Q4 declined to $79.8 million, reflecting a lower gross profit margin of 33.5%. For the full year, net sales were $995.5 million, down from $1.16 billion in fiscal 2021. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on March 24, 2023. For Q1 2023, same-store sales are expected to decrease in the mid-single digits, with EPS guidance ranging from negative $0.02 to positive $0.06.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (Nasdaq: BGFV) will release its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2022 financial results on February 28, 2023, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results is set for 2:00 p.m. PT the same day. Interested participants can access the call by dialing (877) 407-9039 for North America or (201) 689-8470 internationally. The call will also be available via live webcast on Big 5's website, where it will be archived for 30 days. Big 5 operates 430 stores in the western U.S., selling a variety of sporting goods, athletic shoes, apparel, and equipment.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (Nasdaq: BGFV) reported its fourth quarter and full year sales results for fiscal 2022, highlighting challenges in a tough consumer environment. For Q4, net sales reached $238.3 million, down from $273.4 million in Q4 2021, with same-store sales decreasing by 13.2%. The full year net sales fell to $995.5 million, down from $1.16 billion. Merchandise margins showed slight decreases but improved compared to pre-pandemic levels. The company expects Q4 earnings per share between $0.07 and $0.08, below prior guidance. Cash and equivalents stood at $25.6 million with no debt. Earnings results will be published in late February or early March 2023.
Big 5 Sporting Goods (BGFV) reported third-quarter fiscal 2022 earnings per share of $0.29, exceeding guidance and reflecting a decline from $1.07 in Q3 2021. Net sales fell to $261.4 million, down from $289.6 million year-over-year, with same-store sales decreasing 9.8%. Gross profit margin decreased to 33.1% from 37.3% due to lower merchandise margins and increased operational costs. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share and expects continued sales challenges but is well-prepared for the holiday season with robust inventory levels.