Check out which companies are making headlines after the bell Thursday:
Finisar The provider of optical subsystems and components reported second-quarter earnings per share of 43 cents on revenue of $291 million, versus expectations of earnings per share of 39 cents on $286 million in revenue. The company forecast third-quarter earnings per share of 43 to 47 cents on revenue of $290 million to $305 million, versus estimates calling for earnings per share of 38 cents on revenue of $209 million. Its shares rallied in after-hours trading.
Zumiez The sports-related apparel retailer posted third-quarter earnings of per share of 46 cents, excluding items, on $191 million in revenue, with both in line with estimates. The company projected fourth-quarter earnings per share of 65 cents to 71 cents, excluding items, on revenue of $230 million to $237 million, coming in below estimates calling for earnings per share of 79 cents on $241 million in revenue. Shares dropped.
Big Lots The retailer reported third-quarter earnings per share loss of 17 cents on $1.15 billion in revenue, compared to expectations of an earnings per share loss of 8 cents on revenue of $1.16 billion. It projected fourth-quarter earnings per share of $1.40 to $1.55 versus a $2.11 estimate. It forecast a fourth-quarter revenue drop of 6 percent to 8 percent versus a 1 percent estimate. Shares dropped in extended-hours trading.
The Cooper Companies The provider of medical devices posted fourth-quarter earnings per share of $1.48, excluding items, on revenue of $412 million versus estimates of earnings per share of $1.80 on $422 million in revenue. It forecast 2014 earnings per share of $6.70 to $7.00 on revenues of $1.68 billion to $1.74 billion, compared to expectations of earnings per share of $7.00 on revenue of $1.71 billion. Its shares fell sharply in after-hours trading.
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance The operator of beauty-related retail stores reported third-quarter earnings per share of 72 cents, excluding items, on sales of $619 million, versus expectations of earnings per share of 74 cents on revenue of $622 million. It projected fourth-quarter earnings per share of $1.07 to $1.10 on revenue of $853 million to $867 million, versus expectations of earnings per share of $1.24 on revenue of $895 million.
Five Below The discount retailer posted earnings per share of 5 cents, excluding items, on $111 million in revenue, compared to estimates calling for earnings per share of 4 cents on $112 million in revenue. Its shares dropped sharply in extended-hours trading. The company forecast fourth-quarter earnings per share of 49 cents to 51 cents, excluding items, on revenue of $214 to $217 million. That compares to expectations of earnings per share of 52 cents on $218 million in revenue.
—By CNBC's Kate Gibson.
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