Kohl's Corporation Reports First Quarter Financial Results

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--()--Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS). Kohl’s Corporation today reported results for the quarter ended May 2, 2015.

         
      Quarter
($ in millions)       2015       2014       Change
Sales $ 4,123       $ 4,070       1.3%
Comparable store sales 1.4 % (3.4 )% -
Gross margin 36.9 % 36.8 % 17 bp
Net income $ 127 $ 125 2%
Diluted earnings per share       $ 0.63         $ 0.60         5%
 

Kevin Mansell, Kohl's chairman, chief executive officer and president, said, "Sales were modestly below our original expectations for the quarter, but accelerated in the March/April combined period after a weak February. We are very pleased with our earnings results, with a more balanced promotional calendar driving merchandise margin combined with strong expense control."

Dividend

On May 13, 2015, Kohl's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.45 per share. The dividend is payable June 24, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 10, 2015.

Store Update

Kohl’s opened two new stores during the quarter. The Company now operates 1,164 stores in 49 states, compared with 1,160 stores at the same time last year.

First Quarter 2015 Earnings Conference Call

Kohl's will host its quarterly earnings conference call at 8:30 am ET on May 14, 2015. The phone number for the conference call is (800) 230-1074. Replays of the call will be available for 30 days by dialing (800) 475-6701. The conference ID for both the live call and the replay is 346894. The conference call and replays are also accessible via the Company's web site at http://www.kohlscorporation.com/InvestorRelations/event-calendar.htm.

About Kohl's

Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading specialty department store with 1,164 stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and empowering families to lead fulfilled lives, the company offers amazing national and exclusive brands, incredible savings and inspiring shopping experiences in-store, online at Kohls.com and via mobile devices. Committed to its communities, Kohl’s has raised more than $274 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. For additional information about Kohl’s philanthropic and environmental initiatives, visit www.Kohls.com/Cares. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com.

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KOHL'S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In Millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
             
Three Months Ended

May 2,
2015

May 3,
2014

Net sales $ 4,123 $ 4,070
Cost of merchandise sold 2,600   2,574  
 
Gross margin 1,523 1,496
 
Operating expenses:
Selling, general, and administrative 1,016 1,000
Depreciation and amortization 227   216  
 
Operating income 280 280
 
Interest expense, net 84   85  
 
Income before income taxes 196 195
Provision for income taxes 69   70  
 
Net income $ 127   $ 125  
 
Basic net income per share $ 0.64 $ 0.60
Average number of shares 200 206
 
Diluted net income per share $ 0.63 $ 0.60
Average number of shares 202 208
 
As a percent of net sales:
Gross margin 36.9 % 36.8 %
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 24.6 % 24.6 %
Operating income 6.8 % 6.9 %
Net income 3.1 % 3.1 %
 
 
KOHL'S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Millions)
(Unaudited)
             
May 2,
2015
May 3,
2014

Assets

Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,195 $ 717
Merchandise inventories 4,165 3,981
Deferred income taxes 129 137
Other 340   304
 
Total current assets 5,829 5,139
 
Property and equipment, net 8,518 8,677
Other assets 216   298
 
Total assets $ 14,563   $ 14,114
 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 1,645 $ 1,382
Accrued liabilities 1,140 1,078
Income taxes payable 87 73
Current portion of capital lease
and financing obligations 113   112
 
Total current liabilities 2,985 2,645
 
Long-term debt 2,793 2,792
Capital lease and financing obligations 1,840 1,919
Deferred income taxes 358 339
Other long-term liabilities 570 562
Shareholders' equity 6,017   5,857
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 14,563   $ 14,114
 
 
KOHL'S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Millions)
(Unaudited)
 
          Three Months Ended
May 2,
2015
    May 3,
2014
Operating activities
Net income $ 127 $ 125
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 227 216
Share-based compensation 14 11
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation (9 ) (2 )
Deferred income taxes (23 ) 5
Other non-cash revenues and expenses 10 5
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Merchandise inventories (349 ) (105 )
Other current and long-term assets 28 15
Accounts payable 134 17
Accrued and other long-term liabilities (69 ) (44 )
Income taxes 12   (64 )
 
Net cash provided by operating activities 102   179  
 
Investing activities
Acquisition of property and equipment (176 ) (176 )
Other 1   4  
 
Net cash used in investing activities (175 ) (172 )
 
Financing activities
Treasury stock purchases (147 ) (167 )
Shares withheld for taxes on vested restricted shares (18 ) (14 )
Dividends paid (90 ) (80 )
Proceeds from financing obligations 3
Capital lease and financing obligation payments (27 ) (29 )
Proceeds from stock option exercises 134 24
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation 9 2
   
Net cash used in financing activities (139 ) (261 )
 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (212 ) (254 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,407   971  
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,195   $ 717  

Contacts

Kohl’s Corporation
Investor Relations:
Wes McDonald, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (262) 703-1893
or
Media:
Bevin Bailis, SVP, PR and Communications, (262) 703-1464

Contacts

Kohl’s Corporation
Investor Relations:
Wes McDonald, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (262) 703-1893
or
Media:
Bevin Bailis, SVP, PR and Communications, (262) 703-1464