KSS Kohl's Corporation

Kohl's Corporation Reports Financial Results

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) today reported results for the quarter ended May 2, 2020.

 

Three Months

($ in millions, except per share data)

2020

2019

Change

Total revenue

$

2,428

 

$

4,087

 

 

(40.6

)%

Net sales(1)

 

(43.5

)%

 

(3.3

)%

 

 

 

Gross margin

 

17.3

%

 

36.8

%

(1,950) bps

 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

$

1,066

 

$

1,275

 

 

(16.4

)%

Reported

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

$

(541

)

$

62

 

 

(973

)%

Diluted (loss) earnings per share

$

(3.50

)

$

0.38

 

 

(1,021

)%

Non-GAAP(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted net (loss) income

$

(495

)

$

98

 

 

(605

)%

Adjusted diluted (loss) earnings per share

$

(3.20

)

$

0.61

 

 

(625

)%

(1)

Not reporting comparable sales due to store closures

(2)

Excludes Impairments, store closing, and other costs

“We entered the year in a strong financial position and our business was tracking to our expectations prior to the onset of the crisis. We immediately responded with actions to protect the health and safety of our associates and customers and to preserve our financial position. I am incredibly proud of how our associates stepped up to face this unprecedented challenge with speed and agility. Our actions to manage cash outflow and increase liquidity have been instrumental in enhancing our position to navigate this crisis, and we believe our history of prudent capital management will continue to serve us well,” said Michelle Gass, Kohl’s chief executive officer.

“We have begun the rebuilding process, recently reopening about 50% of our stores across the country. In doing so, we have taken special care to equip our stores with the latest health and safety measures as we welcome back our associates and customers,” said Gass. “As we look ahead, we know this experience will have a lasting impact to customer behavior and the retail landscape, and we are evolving our strategies to ensure our relevance and to capture market share.”

Actions Taken In Response to COVID-19

As part of the COVID-19 response, the Company has taken the following actions to preserve financial liquidity and financial flexibility:

  • Managed inventory receipts meaningfully lower,
  • Significantly reduced expenses across the business inclusive of marketing, technology, operations and payroll,
  • Decreased planned capital expenditures by approximately $500 million,
  • Suspended share repurchase program,
  • Suspended regular quarterly cash dividend beginning in the second quarter of 2020,
  • Replaced and upsized revolver to $1.5 billion secured facility, and
  • Issued $600 million notes due 2025.

First Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call

Kohl's will host its quarterly earnings conference call at 9:00 am ET on May 19, 2020. A webcast of the conference call and the related presentation materials will be available via the Company's web site at , both live and after the call.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Non-GAAP Measures

This current report on Form 8-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipates,” “plans,” or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks described more fully in Item 1A in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors as may periodically be described in the Company's filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements relate to the date initially made, and Kohl’s undertakes no obligation to update them.

In this press release, the Company provides information regarding adjusted net (loss) income and adjusted diluted (loss) earnings per share, which are not recognized terms under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and do not purport to be alternatives to net income as a measure of operating performance. A reconciliation of adjusted net (loss) income and adjusted diluted (loss) earnings per share is provided in this release. The Company believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with enhanced visibility into its results with respect to the impact of certain costs. Because not all companies use identical calculations, these presentations may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

About Kohl's

Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and empowering families to lead fulfilled lives, Kohl’s offers amazing​​ national and exclusive brands, incredible savings and an easy shopping experience in our stores, online at and on Kohl's mobile app. ​Since its founding, Kohl's has given more than $750 million to support communities nationwide, with a focus on family health and wellness. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit . For more information about Kohl’s impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit or follow @KohlsNews on Twitter.

KOHL’S CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

(Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Data)

May 2, 2020

May 4, 2019

Net sales

$

2,160

 

$

3,821

 

Other revenue

 

268

 

 

266

 

Total revenue

 

2,428

 

 

4,087

 

Cost of merchandise sold

 

1,787

 

 

2,415

 

Gross margin rate

 

17.3

%

 

36.8

%

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general, and administrative

 

1,066

 

 

1,275

 

As a percent of total revenue

 

43.9

%

 

31.2

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

227

 

 

230

 

Impairments, store closing, and other costs

 

66

 

 

49

 

Operating (loss) income

 

(718

)

 

118

 

Interest expense, net

 

58

 

 

52

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

(776

)

 

66

 

Provision for income taxes

 

(235

)

 

4

 

Net (loss) income

$

(541

)

$

62

 

Average number of shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

154

 

 

161

 

Diluted

 

155

 

 

162

 

(Loss) earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

(3.52

)

$

0.38

 

Diluted

$

(3.50

)

$

0.38

 

ADJUSTED NET (LOSS) INCOME AND DILUTED (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE, NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

(Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Data)

May 2, 2020

May 4, 2019

Net (loss) income

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP

$

(541

)

$

62

 

Impairments, store closing, and other costs

 

46

 

 

36

 

Adjusted (non-GAAP)

$

(495

)

$

98

 

Diluted (loss) earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP

$

(3.50

)

$

0.38

 

Impairments, store closing, and other costs

 

0.30

 

 

0.23

 

Adjusted (non-GAAP)

$

(3.20

)

$

0.61

 

KOHL’S CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

(Dollars in Millions)

May 2, 2020

May 4, 2019

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

2,039

 

$

543

 

Merchandise inventories

 

3,557

 

 

3,680

 

Income tax receivable

 

174

 

 

15

 

Other

 

400

 

 

397

 

Total current assets

 

6,170

 

 

4,635

 

Property and equipment, net

 

7,169

 

 

7,211

 

Operating leases

 

2,373

 

 

2,453

 

Other assets

 

157

 

 

167

 

Total assets

$

15,869

 

$

14,466

 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

1,866

 

$

1,295

 

Accrued liabilities

 

1,070

 

 

1,184

 

Income taxes payable

 

68

 

 

40

 

Current portion of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance leases and financing obligations

 

124

 

 

115

 

Operating leases

 

159

 

 

158

 

Total current liabilities

 

3,287

 

 

2,792

 

Long-term debt

 

3,449

 

 

1,855

 

Finance leases and financing obligations

 

1,351

 

 

1,225

 

Operating leases

 

2,605

 

 

2,680

 

Deferred income taxes

 

165

 

 

233

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

222

 

 

239

 

Shareholders' equity

 

4,790

 

 

5,442

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

15,869

 

$

14,466

 

KOHL’S CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

(Dollars in Millions)

May 2, 2020

May 4, 2019

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

$

(541

)

$

62

 

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

227

 

 

230

 

Share-based compensation

 

15

 

 

15

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(91

)

 

18

 

Impairments, store closing, and other costs

 

51

 

 

49

 

Non-cash inventory costs

 

187

 

 

 

Non-cash lease expense

 

37

 

 

37

 

Other non-cash expenses

 

5

 

 

2

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise inventories

 

(205

)

 

(202

)

Other current and long-term assets

 

(21

)

 

6

 

Accounts payable

 

660

 

 

108

 

Accrued and other long-term liabilities

 

(98

)

 

(141

)

Income taxes

 

(139

)

 

1

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

(34

)

 

(49

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

53

 

 

136

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of property and equipment

 

(162

)

 

(238

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(162

)

 

(238

)

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of debt

 

2,097

 

 

 

Deferred financing costs

 

(19

)

 

 

Treasury stock purchases

 

(8

)

 

(121

)

Shares withheld for taxes on vested restricted shares

 

(20

)

 

(25

)

Dividends paid

 

(108

)

 

(108

)

Reduction of long-term borrowings

 

(497

)

 

(6

)

Finance lease and financing obligation payments

 

(23

)

 

(31

)

Proceeds from stock option exercises

 

 

 

2

 

Proceeds from financing obligations

 

3

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

1,425

 

 

(289

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

1,316

 

 

(391

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

723

 

 

934

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

2,039

 

$

543

 

 

EN
19/05/2020

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