Q2 2024 Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Net sales for the second quarter were consistent with guidance.
- Inventory levels were reduced by 10.8%, aligning with current sales trends.
- Selling and administrative expenses decreased by $0.2 million year-over-year.
- The company remains committed to optimizing store labor hours and managing expenses.
- The balance sheet remains healthy with zero borrowings under the credit facility and a cash balance of $4.9 million.
- Net sales for the second quarter decreased to $199.8 million from $223.6 million in the prior year.
- Same-store sales were down 9.9% for the second quarter.
- Gross profit margin decreased to 29.4% from 32.2% in the prior year.
- Net loss for the second quarter was $10 million, compared to a net loss of $0.3 million in the prior year.
- The company suspended its quarterly cash dividend to maintain financial flexibility.
Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Big 5 Sporting Goods second quarter 2024 earnings results conference call. Today's call is being recorded. With us today are Mr. Steve Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Barry Emerson, Chief Financial Officer of Big 5 Sporting Goods. At this time for opening remarks and introductions, I'd like to turn the conference over to Mr. Miller. Please go ahead, sir.
Thank you, operator. Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to our 2024 second quarter conference call. Today, we will review our financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, as well as provide an outlook for the third quarter.
I will now turn the call over to Barry to read our Safe Harbor statement.
Thanks, Steve. Except for statements of historical fact, any remarks that we may
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