Core Viewpoint - Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. reported mixed third-quarter results, with adjusted earnings per share exceeding analyst expectations but sales falling short of projections [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 75 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 73 cents [1]. - Quarterly sales reached $613.62 million, reflecting an 18.6% year-over-year increase, but missed the expected $614.397 million [1]. Future Outlook - Following the better-than-expected third-quarter results, the company raised its fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings per share guidance from $3.76–$3.84 to $3.81-$3.87, compared to the analyst estimate of $3.85 [2]. - Ollie's Bargain Outlet also increased its 2025 sales guidance from $2.631 -$2.644 billion to $2.648 -$2.655 billion, against the consensus of $2.644 billion [2]. Stock Performance - Following the earnings announcement, Ollie's Bargain shares fell 0.3% to trade at $113.79 [3]. - Analysts adjusted their price targets for Ollie's Bargain after the earnings report, with UBS lowering its target from $141 to $130 and Piper Sandler cutting its target from $150 to $140 [4].

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:FERG) reported better-than-expected fiscal results for the quarter ended October 31, 2025 on Tuesday.Sales rose 5.1% year over year to $8.169 billion, beating the $8.031 billion estimate. GAAP diluted EPS increased 23.9% to $2.90, and adjusted EPS rose 15.9% to $2.84, topping the $2.57 estimate.Kevin Murphy, Ferguson CEO, said, "We are poised to deliver a strong calendar year 2025 performance, and we remain confident in our markets over the medium term. While we continue to o ...