Q1 Earnings Forecast for OLLI Issued By KeyCorp

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OLLI) – Equities research analysts at KeyCorp issued their Q1 2027 earnings estimates for shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in a research note issued on Thursday, March 12th. KeyCorp analyst B. Thomas forecasts that the company will post earnings of $0.89 per share for the quarter. KeyCorp has a “Overweight” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Ollie’s Bargain Outlet’s current full-year earnings is $3.29 per share. KeyCorp also issued estimates for Ollie’s Bargain Outlet’s Q2 2027 earnings at $1.16 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.86 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.60 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $4.50 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $5.10 EPS.

OLLI has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Bank of America reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in a research report on Friday. Wells Fargo & Company raised Ollie’s Bargain Outlet from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $120.00 to $130.00 in a report on Friday. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $128.00 price objective (down from $140.00) on shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in a research note on Friday. Craig Hallum reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $157.00 target price on shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $162.00 target price on shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $141.50.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Price Performance

NASDAQ OLLI opened at $106.64 on Monday. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $110.85 and its 200 day moving average price is $118.82. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has a 1 year low of $98.19 and a 1 year high of $141.74. The company has a market cap of $6.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.34, a PEG ratio of 1.67 and a beta of 0.53.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:OLLI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 12th. The company reported $1.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.38 by $0.01. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet had a net margin of 9.08% and a return on equity of 13.18%. The business had revenue of $779.26 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $783.72 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.19 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 16.8% on a year-over-year basis. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.400-4.500 EPS.

Institutional Trading of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of OLLI. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC boosted its position in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet by 218.8% in the 4th quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 255 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 175 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP increased its holdings in shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet by 301.8% during the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 221 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 166 shares in the last quarter. Maseco LLP acquired a new position in shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. Private Trust Co. NA lifted its stake in shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet by 71.3% in the 3rd quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 245 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 102 shares during the period. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its holdings in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet by 49.2% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 279 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 92 shares in the last quarter.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

In other Ollie’s Bargain Outlet news, Chairman John W. Swygert sold 1,126 shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $112.06, for a total transaction of $126,179.56. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman owned 48,200 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,401,292. This trade represents a 2.28% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 0.87% of the company’s stock.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Ollie’s Bargain Outlet this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo upgraded OLLI, signaling improving analyst conviction after the company’s Q4 results and growth outlook. The upgrade supports the view that store expansion and comp strength should drive upside over time. Wells Fargo Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America reaffirmed its Buy stance on OLLI, reinforcing bullish expectations around share gains from store growth, customer conversion (including upside from Big Lots’ bankruptcy fallout), and institutional accumulation. Bank of America Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Piper Sandler reiterated an Overweight rating on OLLI, adding to the cluster of positive analyst views that point to multi-year upside from aggressive store openings and improving margins once opening expenses normalize. Piper Sandler Overweight
• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat/MSN pieces argue the downtrend is over and that Ollie’s is positioned for a rebound to record highs, citing solid Q4 comps, 15%+ store growth, rising loyalty metrics and institutional buying—this narrative can support further buying if upcoming quarters beat guidance. MarketBeat Article
• Neutral Sentiment: KeyCorp published a Q1 earnings estimate for OLLI (near-term forecast detail) — useful for modeling near-term cadence but not a dramatic standalone catalyst. Investors should watch upcoming quarterly cadence vs. guidance. KeyCorp Q1 Estimate
• Neutral Sentiment: A short interest update was released for OLLI; elevated awareness of short positioning can amplify moves but the update didn’t present a discrete new catalyst. Monitor changes in short interest as potential volatility fuel. Short Interest Update
• Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley cut its price target on OLLI to $120, reflecting more conservative near‑term expectations and adding downward pressure on the stock despite other bullish calls; that downgrade is likely the most direct driver of short‑term selling. Morgan Stanley PT Cut

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Company Profile

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is an American discount retailer specializing in closeout merchandise and surplus inventory across a broad range of categories. The company operates a no-frills retail format that offers branded and private-label products at significant markdowns. Its merchandise mix typically includes housewares, electronics, health and beauty items, food products, beauty supplies, books, toys, and seasonal goods.

Founded in 1982 by Oliver E. “Ollie” Rosenberg, the company is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.