Analyst Favorites With Strong Buyback Activity: Big Lots Ranks As a Top Pick

A study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages shows that Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) is the #54 broker analyst pick among those stocks screened by The Online Investor for strong stock buyback activity. To make that list, a stock must have repurchased at least 5% of its outstanding shares over the trailing twelve month period. In forming the rank, the analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses were tallied, and averaged; then, the list of stocks with strong buyback activity was ...