Stocks to Watch: Bed Bath & Beyond, KB Home, J.C. Penney, WD-40

By Jessica Menton

Here are some of the companies with shares expected to trade actively in Thursday's session. Check back closer to the market open for an updated list.

Bed Bath & Beyond: The retailer's profit outlook for 2019 beat Wall Street estimates late Wednesday. Shares of the company have shed 43% over the past 12 months.

KB Home: The home builder's fourth-quarter earnings topped analysts' forecasts, and the company expects to increase the number of homes it builds this year.

J.C. Penney: The retailer plans to close three stores in the spring and signaled more locations may shutter. The company's stock has jumped nearly 30% so far in January.

WD-40: The household-products manufacturer delivered earnings in line with analysts' expectations for the latest quarter, helped by strong sales of its flagship product. Over the past 12 months, shares have surged 56%.

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Write to Jessica Menton at Jessica.Menton@wsj.com

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January 10, 2019 07:01 ET (12:01 GMT)

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