Big 5 Sporting Goods (BGFV) Q2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net loss increased to $24.5 million in Q2 2025 from $10.0 million in Q2 2024, driven by lower net sales, reduced merchandise margins, and higher legal/merger-related expenses, including $2.8 million in merger costs and $1.3 million in impairment charges.

• Net sales declined 7.5% year-over-year to $184.9 million, with same store sales down 6.1% due to inflationary pressures and reduced store count.

• Gross profit margin fell to 28.2% from 29.4% year-over-year, reflecting lower merchandise margins and higher occupancy/distribution costs as a percentage of sales.

• Selling and administrative expenses rose to $75.4 million, or 40.8% of net sales, due to merger-related costs, impairment charges, and higher employee benefit expenses.

• Adjusted EBITDA was negative $14.7 million, compared to negative $8.7 million in the prior year period.

Financial highlights

• Q2 2025 net sales: $184.9 million (down 7.5% year-over-year); first half 2025 net sales: $360.5 million (down 8.3%).

• Q2 2025 gross profit: $52.2 million (28.2% of sales); first half 2025 gross profit: $106.5 million (29.5% of sales).

• Q2 2025 net loss: $24.5 million ($1.11 per share); first half 2025 net loss: $41.8 million ($1.89 per share).

• Q2 2025 selling and administrative expense: $75.4 million (40.8% of sales); first half 2025: $146.1 million (40.5% of sales).

• Cash at June 29, 2025: $4.9 million; revolving credit borrowings: $71.4 million.

Outlook and guidance

• No new store openings planned for 2025; approximately 15 store closures anticipated, with four expected in Q3 2025.

• Capital expenditures for 2025 expected to range from $4.0 million to $7.0 million, focused on remodeling and technology.

• Management expects to fund cash requirements from cash on hand, operations, and credit facility for at least the next 12 months.

• The pending go-private transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to customary conditions and stockholder approval.