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 (NASDAQ: 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 (NYSE: 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 (NYSE: 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 (NYSE: BJ) may earn $2.8 per share in the next year ending January, 2012. Analysts at Jefferies upgraded BJ from “hold” to “buy.”

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