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Exhibit 99.1

Kohl's Corporation Reports Financial Results

 

 

Comparable sales* increase 2.5%

 

Gross margin increases 25 bps

 

Raises earnings per share guidance

 

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)—November 20, 2018-- Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) today reported results for the three and nine month periods ended November 3, 2018.

 

 

Three Months

Nine Months

($ in millions, except per share data)

 

2018

2017

Change

 

2018

2017

Change

Total revenue

$

4,628

 

$

4,567

 

 

 

1.3%

$

13,406

 

$

13,027

 

 

 

2.9%

Comparable sales

 

2.5

%*

 

0.1

%

 

 

 

 

2.1

%*

 

(1.0

)%

 

 

 

Gross margin

 

37.0

%

 

36.8

%

 

25bps

 

37.8

%

 

37.4

%

 

39bps

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

$

1,375

 

$

1,340

 

 

 

2.6%

$

3,907

 

$

3,774

 

 

 

3.5%

Reported

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

161

 

$

117

 

 

 

38%

$

529

 

$

391

 

 

 

35%

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.98

 

$

0.70

 

 

 

40%

$

3.19

 

$

2.32

 

 

 

37%

Excluding loss on extinguishment of debt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

161

 

$

117

 

 

 

38%

$

561

 

$

391

 

 

 

43%

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.98

 

$

0.70

 

 

 

40%

$

3.38

 

$

2.32

 

 

 

45%

 

 

*Comparable sales on a shifted basis compares the periods ended November 3, 2018 and November 4, 2017.  For the quarter, comparable sales increased 1.0% on a fiscal basis which compares the periods ended November 3, 2018 and October 28, 2017.

 

 

“We are very pleased that our strong performance continued into the third quarter, resulting in a comparable sales increase of 2.5%, our fifth consecutive quarter of positive growth,” said Michelle Gass, Kohl’s chief executive officer.  “We experienced strength across our entire apparel business, and our focus on speed to market and inventory management are driving relevancy with our customers, resulting in sales growth, margin expansion, and clean inventory levels. We are executing extremely well in our stores and our digital channels, and our efforts across the company have us well-positioned going into the fourth quarter.  I want to thank our teams for another strong quarter and for the energy and enthusiasm they are bringing to the holiday season ahead of us.”

 

Dividend

On November 14, 2018, Kohl's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.61 per share. The dividend is payable December 26, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 12, 2018.

 

Guidance Update

The Company is raising guidance and now expects its fiscal 2018 diluted earnings per share to be $5.16 to $5.36, compared to its prior guidance of $4.96 to $5.36.  Excluding the loss on extinguishment of debt, fiscal 2018 diluted earnings per share is expected to be $5.35 to $5.55, compared to prior guidance of $5.15 to $5.55.  

 

Third Quarter 2018 Earnings Conference Call

Kohl's will host its quarterly earnings conference call at 9:00 am ET on November 20, 2018. The phone number for the conference call is (800) 230-1085. Replays of the call will be available for 30 days by dialing (800) 475-6701.  The conference ID is 433486. The conference call and replays are also accessible via the Company's website at http://corporate.kohls.com/investors/events-and-presentations.

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including 2018 earnings guidance. Kohl's 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 Kohl's actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Item 1A in Kohl's Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors as may periodically be described in Kohl's filings with the SEC.

 


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 Kohls.com and on Kohl's mobile app. Throughout its history, Kohl's has given nearly $650 million to support communities nationwide. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohl’s impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com or follow @KohlsNews on Twitter.

 

Contacts

Investor Relations:

Jill Timm, (262) 703-2203, jill.timm@kohls.com

 

Media:

Jen Johnson, (262) 703-5241, jen.johnson@kohls.com

 


KOHL’S CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

(Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Data)

November 3,

2018

October 28,

2017

November 3,

2018

October 28,

2017

Net sales

$

4,369

 

$

4,312

 

$

12,632

 

$

12,274

 

Other revenue

 

259

 

$

255

 

 

774

 

 

753

 

Total revenue

 

4,628

 

 

4,567

 

 

13,406

 

 

13,027

 

Cost of merchandise sold

 

2,752

 

 

2,727

 

 

7,854

 

 

7,680

 

Gross margin rate

 

37.0

%

 

36.8

%

 

37.8

%

 

37.4

%

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general, and administrative

 

1,375

 

 

1,340

 

 

3,907

 

 

3,774

 

As a percent of total revenue

 

29.7

%

 

29.3

%

 

29.1

%

 

29.0

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

243

 

 

243

 

 

725

 

 

724

 

Operating income

 

258

 

 

257

 

 

920

 

 

849

 

Interest expense, net

 

63

 

 

74

 

 

197

 

 

225

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

 

 

42

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

195

 

 

183

 

 

681

 

 

624

 

Provision for income taxes

 

34

 

 

66

 

 

152

 

 

233

 

Net income

$

161

 

$

117

 

$

529

 

$

391

 

Average number of shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

164

 

 

166

 

 

165

 

 

168

 

Diluted

 

165

 

 

166

 

 

166

 

 

168

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.98

 

$

0.70

 

$

3.21

 

$

2.33

 

Diluted

$

0.98

 

$

0.70

 

$

3.19

 

$

2.32

 

Excluding loss on extinguishment of debt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

161

 

$

117

 

$

561

 

$

391

 

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.98

 

$

0.70

 

$

3.38

 

$

2.32

 

              


KOHL’S CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in Millions)

November 3,

2018

October 28,

2017

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,047

 

$

736

 

Merchandise inventories

 

4,844

 

 

4,632

 

Other

 

446

 

 

379

 

Total current assets

 

6,337

 

 

5,747

 

Property and equipment, net

 

7,538

 

 

7,974

 

Other assets

 

243

 

 

226

 

Total assets

$

14,118

 

$

13,947

 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

2,583

 

$

2,113

 

Accrued liabilities

 

1,289

 

 

1,294

 

Income taxes payable

 

14

 

 

24

 

Current portion of capital lease and financing obligations

 

121

 

 

131

 

Total current liabilities

 

4,007

 

 

3,562

 

Long-term debt

 

2,272

 

 

2,796

 

Capital lease and financing obligations

 

1,528

 

 

1,622

 

Deferred income taxes

 

201

 

 

272

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

657

 

 

673

 

Shareholders' equity

 

5,453

 

 

5,022

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

14,118

 

$

13,947

 


KOHL’S CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

Nine Months Ended

(Dollars in Millions)

November 3,

2018

October 28,

2017

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

529

 

$

391

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided

   by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

725

 

 

724

 

Share-based compensation

 

71

 

 

34

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(13

)

 

2

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

42

 

 

 

Other non-cash revenues and expenses

 

15

 

 

(4

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merchandise inventories

 

(1,293

)

 

(829

)

Accrued and other long-term liabilities

 

38

 

 

(14

)

Accounts payable

 

1,312

 

 

606

 

Other current and long-term assets

 

70

 

 

50

 

Income taxes

 

(73

)

 

(91

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

1,423

 

 

869

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of property and equipment

 

(458

)

 

(547

)

Other

 

6

 

 

18

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(452

)

 

(529

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treasury stock purchases

 

(275

)

 

(288

)

Shares withheld for taxes on vested restricted shares

 

(29

)

 

(12

)

Dividends paid

 

(301

)

 

(277

)

Reduction of long-term borrowings

 

(530

)

 

 

Premium paid on redemption of debt

 

(35

)

 

 

Capital lease and financing obligation activity

 

(95

)

 

(101

)

Proceeds from stock option exercises

 

33

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(1,232

)

 

(678

)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(261

)

 

(338

)

Cash at beginning of period

 

1,308

 

 

1,074

 

Cash at end of period

$

1,047

 

$

736