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Kohl's Corporation Reports First Quarter Financial Results

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2015-- 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.

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
 
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