BIG had projected SG&A dollars to increase in low single-digits from the last fiscal year’s quarterly level due to higher outbound transportation expenses and costs associated with two incremental forward distribution centers. Big Lots, Inc. BIG is likely to report a decrease in the top and the bottom line from the last fiscal year’s quarterly reading in its third-quarter fiscal 2022 results on Dec 1, before market open. Key Factors to Note Big Lots’ quarterly performance might have been hurt by a challenging operating landscape, including numerous headwinds like supply-chain challenges and inflationary pressures.