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Ollie\'s Bargain Outlet Hldg(OLLI)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 55 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+6.12% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$84.24
10/26/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for OLLI

10/26/2026: OLLI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet Hldg is an extreme-value retailer that thrives on a 'treasure hunt' shopping experience by offering closeout merchandise at significant discounts. The company has a solid track record of store expansion and benefits from a model that often performs well during economic uncertainty. Its primary growth opportunity lies in its potential to increase its store footprint across the U.S. while leveraging its loyalty program. However, the business faces risks related to inventory sourcing consistency, stiff competition from massive dollar-store chains, and execution challenges in maintaining margins. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors, while those seeking dividends should look elsewhere.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company's consistent store count expansion offers a clear growth path for investors.
Momentum investorMixed fitPerformance is highly conditional on broader retail sector sentiment and quarterly inventory execution.
Value investorMixed fitWhile the business model is value-oriented, the stock's valuation often reflects growth expectations.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitRetail sector volatility and reliance on closeout sourcing introduce higher risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highRetail stocks are often subject to sharp movements based on consumer spending reports.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors should be wary of overpaying for growth during periods of market optimism.
Competition risk (Dollar stores)HighLarger competitors with more scale can compress margins and threaten market share.
Business qualityMediumThe reliance on opportunistic inventory makes long-term performance harder to predict.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend to provide a floor for total returns.
Execution riskMediumOperational success depends on the ability to manage rapid store growth and supply chain efficiency.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 20.14%
Avg. Invested days 44
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
OLLI receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
OLLI has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, solid earnings growth (+20.4%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 7.3%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 9.1%), very low insider ownership of 0.34%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
OLLI's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (7.3% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is OLLI's strongest growth driver at +82.1% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+16.6%, solid) and earnings growth (+20.4%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 122.7% and approximately 99.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.34%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

FMR Inc 14.75%
BlackRock Inc 9.42%
Wasatch Advisors LP 7.34%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.60%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.29%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
OLLI generates approximately $390 of gross profit, $122 of operating income, and $73 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Moderate margins and moderate cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 23.95%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
OLLI has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.21B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 19.62
1Y Target Price 101.6
Price to earnings Ratio 19.62
1Y Target Price 101.6
Volume (30-day avg) 1.8M shares
Beta 0.41
52 Weeks Range 60.29 - 130.40
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 60.29 - 130.40
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.47

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Extreme Value RetailSale of closeout home goods, consumables, and toys in brick-and-mortar stores.The company makes money by buying excess goods from brands at low prices and selling them for a margin to bargain-hunting shoppers.
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Valuation

Trailing PE 19.62
Forward PE 17.04
Enterprise Value 4.90B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.87
Enterprise Value 4.90B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.87
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.79
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.46
Shares Outstanding 59.40M
Shares Floating 59.14M
Shares Outstanding 59.40M
Shares Floating 59.14M
Percent Insiders 0.34
Percent Institutions 122.72

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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