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Kohl's Corporation Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 14, 2014-- Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS). Kohl’s Corporation today reported results for the quarter ended August 2, 2014.
 
Quarter
 
Year to Date
($ in millions)
2014
 
2013
 
Change
 
2014
 
2013
 
Change
Sales
$
4,242

 
4,289

 
(1.1
)%
 
$
8,312

 
$
8,488

 
(2.1)%
Comparable store sales
(1.3
)%
 
0.9
%
 
-

 
(2.3
)%
 
(0.5
)%
 
-
Net income
$
232

 
$
231

 
—%
 
$
357

986

$
378

 
(6)%
Diluted earnings per share
$
1.13

 
$
1.04

 
9%
 
$
1.73

 
$
1.70

 
2%

Kevin Mansell, Kohl's chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, “We are pleased with the improvement we saw in sales as the quarter progressed. The improvement was the most dramatic in the month of July which posted a positive comp. As they consistently do, our teams did a great job of managing expenses throughout the quarter. We enter the back-to-school season with fresh, new inventory and encouraging momentum."

Dividend
On August 12, 2014, Kohl's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.39 per share. The dividend is payable September 24, 2014 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 10, 2014.

Store Update
Kohl’s ended the quarter with 1,160 stores in 49 states, compared with 1,155 stores at the same time last year. The Company opened four new store locations, relocated one existing store and permanently closed two stores during the first quarter of 2014. It expects to open four new stores this Fall, including one store which was temporarily closed in the first quarter for a complete re-build.

Second Quarter 2014 Earnings Conference Call
Kohl's will host its quarterly earnings conference call at 8:30 am ET on August 14, 2014. The phone number for the conference call is (800) 230-1096. 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 333513. The conference call and replays are also accessible via the Company's web site at
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/InvestorRelations/event-calendar.htm.

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. 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 specialty department store with 1,160 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 our communities, Kohl’s has raised more than $257 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.


Connect with Kohl’s: 
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Contacts
Investor Relations:
Wes McDonald, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (262) 703-1893

Media:
Bevin Bailis, SVP, PR and Communications, (262) 703-1464







KOHL'S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In Millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
August 2, 2014
 
August 3,
2013
 
August 2,
2014
 
August 3, 2013
Net sales
$
4,242

 
$
4,289

 
$
8,312

 
$
8,488

Cost of merchandise sold
2,588

 
2,613

 
5,162

 
5,284

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross margin
1,654

 
1,676

 
3,150

 
3,204

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general, and administrative
981

 
1,000

 
1,981

 
1,997

Depreciation and amortization
222

 
225

 
438

 
439

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income
451

 
451

 
731

 
768

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
85

 
84

 
170

 
167

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
366

 
367

 
561

 
601

Provision for income taxes
134

 
136

 
70

 
87

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
232

 
$
231

 
$
357

$
986

$
378

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income per share
$
1.14

 
$
1.05

 
$
1.74

 
$
1.71

Average number of shares
204

 
220

 
205

 
221

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income per share
$
1.13

 
$
1.04

 
$
1.73

 
$
1.70

Average number of shares
205

 
222

 
206

 
222

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As a percent of net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross margin
39.0
%
 
39.1
%
 
37.9
%
 
37.7
%
Selling, general and
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
administrative expenses
23.1
%
 
23.3
%
 
23.8
%
 
23.5
%
Operating income
10.6
%
 
10.5
%
 
8.8
%
 
9.0
%
Net income
5.5
%
 
5.4
%
 
4.3
%
 
4.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 






KOHL'S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Millions)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
August 2,
2014
 
August 3,
2013
Assets
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
  Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
746

 
$
592

  Merchandise inventories
 
3,899

 
3,856

  Deferred income taxes
 
132

 
150

  Other
 
300

 
284

 
 
 
 
 
  Total current assets
 
5,077

 
4,882

 
 
 
 
 
Property and equipment, net
 
8,686

 
8,891

Other assets
 
338

 
324

 
 
 
 
 
  Total assets
 
$
14,101

 
$
14,097

 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
1,479

 
$
1,396

Accrued liabilities
 
1,057

 
1,065

Income taxes payable
 
43

 
75

Current portion of capital lease
 
 
 
 
  and financing obligations
 
105

 
147

 
 
 
 
 
  Total current liabilities
 
2,684

 
2,683

 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
 
2,792

 
2,492

Capital lease and financing obligations
 
1,896

 
1,948

Deferred income taxes
 
358

 
381

Other long-term liabilities
 
562

 
540

Shareholders' equity
 
5,809

 
6,053

 
 
 
 
 
  Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
14,101

 
$
14,097

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 













KOHL'S CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Millions)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
August 2,
2014
 
August 3,
2013
Operating activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
357

 
$
378

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
 
 
 
provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
438

 
439

Share-based compensation
24

 
27

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
(2
)
 
(2
)
Deferred income taxes
(17
)
 
(12
)
Other non-cash revenues and expenses
11

 
18

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Merchandise inventories
(20
)
 
(103
)
Other current and long-term assets
3

 
22

Accounts payable
114

 
89

Accrued and other long-term liabilities
(103
)
 
(20
)
Income taxes
(75
)
 
(74
)
 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
730

 
762

 
 
 
 
Investing activities
 
 
 
Acquisition of property and equipment
(374
)
 
(284
)
Other
6

 
14

 
 
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
(368
)
 
(270
)
 
 
 
 
Financing activities
 
 
 
Treasury stock purchases
(392
)
 
(266
)
Shares withheld for taxes on vested restricted shares
(16
)
 
(13
)
Dividends paid
(160
)
 
(153
)
Proceeds from financing obligations
3

 

Capital lease and financing obligation payments
(61
)
 
(52
)
Proceeds from stock option exercises
37

 
46

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
2

 
1

Deferred financing costs

 
(1
)
 
 
 
 
Net cash used in financing activities
(587
)
 
(437
)
 
 
 
 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(225
)
 
55

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
971

 
537

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
746

 
$
592