Top 4 Mid-Cap Stocks In The Discount, Variety Stores Industry With The Highest EPS Estimates (DLTR, BIG, FDO, BJ)

Below are the top mid-cap discount, variety store stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of earnings estimate for the next year. The earnings estimate for Dollar Tree Inc DLTR for the next year ending January, 2012 is $3.38 per share. Analysts at Jefferies upgraded DLTR from “hold” to “buy.” Big Lots Inc BIG is expected to earn $3.21 per share over the next year ending January, 2012. Analysts at JMP Securities initiated coverage of BIG with a “market outperform” rating. Family Dollar Stores Inc FDO is likely to earn $2.95 per share in the next year ending August, 2011. Analysts at Barclays Capital upgraded FDO from “equal weight” to “overweight.” BJ's Wholesale Club Inc BJ may earn $2.8 per share in the next year ending January, 2012. Analysts at Jefferies upgraded BJ from “hold” to “buy.” Trading Ideas.