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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.
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported a record third-quarter net income of $28.4 million or $1.31 per diluted share, marking significant growth from $6.4 million in the same period last year. Same-store sales increased 14.8%, and net sales rose to $305.0 million from $266.2 million. The gross profit margin improved to 36.1% due to higher merchandise margins and reduced costs. The company doubled its quarterly cash dividend to $0.10 per share and ended the quarter with zero borrowings and $55.7 million in cash.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (Nasdaq: BGFV) will release its third quarter fiscal 2020 financial results on October 27, 2020, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results is set for the same day at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Participants can join by dialing in or accessing the live webcast via the company's website. Big 5 operates 431 stores across the western U.S., providing a diverse selection of sporting goods, including athletic shoes, apparel, and equipment.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (Nasdaq: BGFV) is set to announce its second quarter fiscal 2020 financial results on July 28, 2020, after market close. A conference call will follow at 2:00 p.m. PT, where participants can dial in or access the call live via the Company's website. Big 5 operates 431 stores across the western U.S., providing a wide range of sporting goods including apparel, equipment, and accessories. The call will also feature additional insights and a replay available until August 4, 2020.
Big 5 Sporting Goods (BGFV) reported Q1 fiscal 2020 results, revealing a net loss of $4.6 million or $0.22 per share, down from a $1.7 million profit last year. Net sales declined 11.3% to $217.7 million, with same-store sales dropping 10.8%. The COVID-19 pandemic forced temporary store closures, impacting performance. However, as stores reopened, sales trends improved, with a sequential sales increase noted in May. The company has enhanced financial flexibility through an increased credit facility and a disciplined expense reduction strategy amid ongoing pandemic challenges.