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Upon this hour, 6:52 AM on Tue Apr 29, 2025 marked by the stars, doth Kirkland's (KIRK) ascend from $1.30 to $1.45. Counsel me, wise one, whether this be fortune or folly.

--- COMPANY PROFILE ---
Company: Kirkland's (KIRK)
IPO: 2002-07-11 (22 Years Ago)
Market Cap: $18,384,959
Shares Outstanding: 13,040,000
Industry: RETAIL-RETAIL STORES, NEC
Exchange: XNAS
Description: Kirkland's Inc is a specialty retailer of home decor and gifts in the United States. The company stores provide various merchandise, including holiday decor, value pricing, and a stimulating in-store and online environment that provides customers with a brand experience. The company stores also offer an assortment of holiday merchandise in seasonal periods, as well as items that are suitable for gift-giving.

Here’s a list of headlines for Kirkland's:

Apr-24-25 08:00AM - Kirkland's to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results on May 1, 2025
Feb-24-25 09:57AM - Struggling discount retailer is closing stores
Feb-18-25 02:23PM - Kirkland's updates turaround strategy; may close some stores
Feb-18-25 02:23PM 07:19AM - Kirklands to close some stores as part of turnaround
Feb-18-25 02:23PM 07:00AM - KIRKLAND'S ACCELERATES TRANSFORMATION FOCUSED ON PATH TO PROFITABILITY
Feb-06-25 01:35PM - Kirkland's finalizes deal that will return Bed Bath & Beyond to physical retail
Feb-05-25 04:15PM - KIRKLAND'S FINALIZES $25 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM BEYOND, INC. PROVIDING LIQUIDITY AND STRENGTHENING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Dec-19-24 04:05PM - KIRKLAND'S ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF VOTING DEADLINE FOR UPCOMING SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
Dec-09-24 10:41AM - Kirklands comparable sales decreased 3% in Q3 FY24
Dec-07-24 02:00AM - Kirkland's Inc (KIRK) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Partnerships and Positive ...
Dec-07-24 02:00AM 12:48AM - Q3 2024 Kirkland's Inc Earnings Call
Dec-06-24 11:41AM - Hurricane Impacts Kirkland's Q3 Performance, Focuses On Beyond Partnership To Spark Growth
Dec-06-24 11:41AM 07:06AM - Kirkland's: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Dec-06-24 11:41AM 07:00AM - KIRKLAND'S REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS
Nov-22-24 07:00AM - Kirkland's to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results on December 6, 2024
Nov-18-24 01:44PM - Gorden Brothers to support Kirkland's growth strategy with real estate services
Nov-18-24 01:44PM 09:00AM - Gordon Brothers to Provide Real Estate Consulting Services in Support of Kirkland's Store Growth Strategy
Oct-22-24 07:17PM - Formerly bankrupt retail chain opens new stores with rival
Oct-21-24 02:30PM - Bed Bath & Beyond to make physical store return via deal with Kirkland's
Oct-21-24 02:30PM 11:30AM - Kirkland's Shares Surge 20% Amid Game-Changing Partnership with Beyond to Revive Bed Bath & ...
Oct-21-24 02:30PM 10:54AM - Kirklands partners with Beyond to revitalise Bed Bath & Beyond brand
Oct-21-24 02:30PM 08:15AM - Bed Bath & Beyond stores to return with Kirklands partnership

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B1 - 2024-11-18T14:00:00Z - Gordon Brothers to Provide Real Estate Consulting Services in Support of Kirkland’s Store Growth Strategy
B2 - 2024-07-04T16:31:09Z - 11 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Moving In Thursday's Intraday Session - BurgerFi International (NASDAQ:BFI ... - Benzinga
B3 - 2024-04-22T13:03:00Z - Making Sense of Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's Latest Letter
B4 - 2023-10-09T12:51:57Z - Cadrenal Therapeutics And 3 Other Stocks Under $3 Insiders Are Buying
B5 - 2023-10-06T12:59:20Z - Kirkland's And 2 Other Stocks Under $3 Insiders Are Buying
B6 - 2023-09-26T12:53:10Z - More Than $8M Bet On This Healthcare Stock? Check Out These 4 Penny Stocks Insiders Are Aggressively Buying

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**Kirkland's And 2 Other Stocks Under $3 Insiders Are Buying**Date: Unknown DateSource: Unknown SourceURL: https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/23/10/35125446/kirklands-and-2-other-stocks-under-3-insiders-are-buyingThe Dow Jones closed lower by around 10 points on Thursday. When insiders purchase or sell shares, it indicates their confidence or concern around the company's prospects. Investors and traders interested in penny stocks can consider this a factor in their overall investment or trading decision.
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The Trade: Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK) President, COO Amy E. Sullivan acquired a total of 2,847 shares an average price of $1.76. To acquire these shares, it ...

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A1 - 2025-04-28T14:22:26Z - Man catches massive 153-pound alligator gar in Lake Livingston...
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A3 - 2025-04-27T18:49:13Z - NFL power rankings after the 2025 draft...
A4 - 2025-04-27T13:04:00Z - Real estate transactions for Sunday, April 27, 2025...
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**Man catches massive 153-pound alligator gar in Lake Livingston**Date: 2025-04-28Source: {'uri': 'wkyc.com', 'dataType': 'news', 'title': 'wkyc.com'}URL: https://www.wkyc.com/article/life/animals/record-alligator-gar-lake-livingston/285-68b08d28-e4e5-4f4e-8cef-1595a07f5c80LIVINGSTON, Texas -- "Sharing what was my most challenging catch of my life," Art Weston wrote on Facebook after landing a massive alligator gar in Lake Livingston.

The 7-foot-3-inch behemoth weighed in at 153 pounds and Weston said it took him nearly four hours to reel in on just 2-pound test fishing line. He said they chased the fish 2 miles before hauling it in.

Weston said he caught the fish with the help of Captain Kirk Kirkland, the owner of Alligator Gar Fishing, a guide service. They said they almost lost the fish multiple times before bringing it in. Kirkland and Weston said they released the fish after

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Showing A1 (chunk 2 of 2): catching it.

"A true 1% likelihood catch," Weston said.

Weston claimed the massive alligator gar was the largest fresh-water fish caught on an ultra-light tackle in International Game Fish Association history. He said it was the sixth largest if you include salt-water species.

Commentors on Weston's Facebook post had high praise for the catch.

"You are one in a million Mr. Art Weston!" one comment read. "So very proud of this and all your accomplishments."

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"They make great Fish Cakes but you have to clean them with a Chain Saw," one comment read.

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This is our set of metrics for Kirkland's.
Please analyze the numbers.

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| Volume: 329,953 | Perf Month: 2.92% | Option/Short: Yes / Yes | Sales Y/Y TTM: -6.02% |
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| Avg Volume: 153.06K | Perf Quarter: -9.62% | Short Float: 59.20% | ROE: -388.01% |
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| Rel Volume: 2.14 | Index: - | Short Ratio: 11.10 | ROI: -15.16% |
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| RSI (14): 64.64 | Market Cap: 18.50M | Short Interest: 1.70M | Sales Surprise: 4.02% |
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| ATR (14): 0.08 | Shs Outstand: 13.12M | Beta: 2.65 | EPS Surprise: 0.00% |
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| SMA20: 15.64% | Shs Float: 2.87M | Sales Q/Q: -10.81% | P/E: - |
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| SMA50: 8.95% | Inst Own: 23.06% | Sales past 5Y: -7.41% | Earnings: May 01 BMO |
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| SMA200: -12.52% | Insider Own: 78.10% | Employees: 4100 | |
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| Perf Week: 21.55% | Insider Trans: 0.00% | Debt/Eq: - | |
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The next section covers any insider trading by Kirkland's officers or majority shareholders (if available).

Inside Trans: KIRKLAND'S, INC (KIRK) by Madden W Michael (CFO) on 2025-04-06
- Common Stock: 2629 shares at $1.19 (D)

Inside Trans: KIRKLAND'S, INC (KIRK) by Sullivan Amy Ervin (President, CEO) on 2025-04-06
- Common Stock: 3839 shares at $1.19 (D)

Inside Trans: KIRKLAND'S, INC (KIRK) by Jubert Melody Rose (Chief Transformation Officer) on 2025-04-01
- Common Stock: 80000 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: KIRKLAND'S, INC (KIRK) by Madden W Michael (CFO) on 2025-04-01
- Common Stock: 133333 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: KIRKLAND'S, INC (KIRK) by Sullivan Amy Ervin (President, CEO) on 2025-04-01
- Common Stock: 233333 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: KIRKLAND'S, INC (KIRK) by Madden W Michael (CFO) on 2025-03-27
- Common Stock: 3008 shares at $1.37 (D)

Inside Trans: KIRKLAND'S, INC (KIRK) by Sullivan Amy Ervin (President, CEO) on 2025-03-27
- Common Stock: 4398 shares at $1.37 (D)

Inside Trans: KIRKLAND'S, INC (KIRK) by Jubert Melody Rose (Chief Transformation Officer) on 2025-03-27
- Common Stock: 1382 shares at $1.37 (D)

Inside Trans: KIRKLAND'S, INC (KIRK) by Sullivan Amy Ervin (President, CEO) on 2025-03-23
- Common Stock: 988 shares at $1.37 (D)

Inside Trans: KIRKLAND'S, INC (KIRK) by BEYOND, INC. (Unknown Title) on 2025-02-05
- Common Stock: 4610141 shares at $N/A (D)
- Common Stock: 4324324 shares at $1.85 (D)
- Convertible Note: 4610141 shares at $1.85 (D)

[Company Financial Summary]
[Company Details]
Name: N/A
Market Cap: N/A
Shares Outstanding: N/A
Sector: N/A

[Financial Statements - Latest Quarter]
Total Assets: N/A
Total Liabilities: N/A
Total Equity: N/A
Revenue (Quarter): N/A
Net Income: N/A
Earnings Per Share (EPS): N/A

[Price Metrics - Last 30 Days]
Latest Close: 1.41
Average Volume: 117900.9
30-Day High: 1.41
30-Day Low: 1.14

[Detailed Financials: Q3 2025]
- Total Assets: $279,814,000.00
- Total Liabilities: $306,946,000.00
- Total Equity: $-27,132,000.00
- Current Assets: $124,469,000.00
- Current Liabilities: $123,548,000.00

[Income Statement: Q3 2025]
- Revenue: $114,423,000.00
- Net Income: $-7,680,000.00
- Gross Profit: $32,135,000.00
- Operating Income: $-2,393,000.00
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): -0.59

[Cash Flow Statement: Q3 2025]
- Net Cash Flow: $2,295,000.00

[Detailed Financials: Q2 2025]
- Total Assets: $266,219,000.00
- Total Liabilities: $285,924,000.00
- Total Equity: $-19,705,000.00
- Current Assets: $105,437,000.00
- Current Liabilities: $119,525,000.00

[Income Statement: Q2 2025]
- Revenue: $86,289,000.00
- Net Income: $-14,504,000.00
- Gross Profit: $17,660,000.00
- Operating Income: $-13,322,000.00
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): -1.11

[Cash Flow Statement: Q2 2025]
- Net Cash Flow: $625,000.00
==== END OF FINANCIAL REPORT ====

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1) BRIEF_SUMMARY[]
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2) MARKET_SCORE[]
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3) PRICE_TARGET[]
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8) PRIMARY_CATALYST[]
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11) ETHICAL_RATING[]
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