Kohl's Corporation Reports Financial Results
Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) today reported results for the quarter and year ended January 28, 2017.
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Three Months |
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Twelve Months |
| ($ in millions) |
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2016 |
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2015 |
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Change |
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2016 |
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2015 |
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Change |
| Total sales |
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$ |
6,205 |
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$ |
6,387 |
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(2.8)% |
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$ |
18,686 |
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$ |
19,204 |
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(2.7)% |
| Comparable store sales |
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(2.2)% |
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(2.4)% |
| Gross margin |
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33.4 |
% |
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33.1 |
% |
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33 bp |
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36.1 |
% |
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36.1 |
% |
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(6) bp |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses |
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$ |
1,360 |
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$ |
1,332 |
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2% |
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$ |
4,435 |
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$ |
4,452 |
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—% |
| Reported |
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| Net income |
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$ |
252 |
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$ |
296 |
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(15)% |
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$ |
556 |
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$ |
673 |
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(17)% |
| Diluted earnings per share |
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$ |
1.44 |
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$ |
1.58 |
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(9)% |
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$ |
3.11 |
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$ |
3.46 |
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(10)% |
| Excluding non-recurring items* |
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| Net income |
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$ |
252 |
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$ |
296 |
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(15)% |
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$ |
673 |
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$ |
781 |
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(14)% |
| Diluted earnings per share |
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$ |
1.44 |
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$ |
1.58 |
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(9)% |
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$ |
3.76 |
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$ |
4.01 |
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(6)% |
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*Excludes Impairments, store closing and other costs in 2016 and Loss on extinguishment of debt in
2015.
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Kevin Mansell, Kohl's chairman, chief executive officer and president, said, “Sales results were weak for the quarter in total,
driven by declines in brick and mortar traffic, and offset somewhat by strength in online demand. We saw improvement in merchandise
margin, and our team continued to manage inventory and expenses extremely well. In 2017, we will accelerate our focus on
becoming the destination for active and wellness with the launch of Under Armour in early March. We will also extend our efforts on
improving our speed to market across all of our proprietary brands into all apparel areas and home.”
Dividend
On February 22, 2017, Kohl's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock
of $0.55 per share, a 10% increase over its prior dividend. The dividend is payable March 22, 2017 to shareholders
of record at the close of business on March 8, 2017.
Store Update
Kohl's ended the fiscal year with 1,154 Kohl's stores in 49 states. During 2016, the Company:
- Opened 9 small format Kohl's stores
- Closed 19 Kohl's stores
- Opened two Off/Aisle locations
- Opened 12 FILA outlets
Initial 2017 Earnings Guidance
The Company expects earnings per diluted share of $3.50 to $3.80 for fiscal 2017. This guidance is based on the following
assumptions:
- Total sales change of (1.3)% to 0.7% which includes sales of approximately $160 million in the 53rd
week.
- Comparable sales change of (2)% to 0%
- Gross margin as a percentage of sales to increase 10 to 15 basis points over 2016
- SG&A dollars to increase 0.5% to 2% over 2016. Excluding the 53rd week in 2017, the Company
expects SG&A dollars to increase 0% to 1.5%. SG&A dollars in the 53rd week are expected to be approximately $25
million.
- Depreciation expense of $960 million
- Interest expense of $300 million
- Effective tax rate of 37.5%
- $350 million in share repurchases
- Capital expenditures of $700 million
Fourth Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call
Kohl's will host its quarterly earnings conference call at 8:30 am ET on February 23, 2017. 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 is 386532.
The conference call and replays are also accessible via the Company's web site 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 2017 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 $600 million to support communities nationwide. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit
Kohls.com . For more information about Kohl’s impact in the community and how to
join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com
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| KOHL’S CORPORATION |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
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(Unaudited)
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Three Months |
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Twelve Months |
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Jan 28, |
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Jan 30, |
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Jan 28, |
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Jan 30, |
| (Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Data) |
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2017 |
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2016 |
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2017 |
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2016 |
| Net sales |
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$ |
6,205 |
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$ |
6,387 |
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$ |
18,686 |
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$ |
19,204 |
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| Cost of merchandise sold |
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4,133 |
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4,275 |
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11,944 |
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12,265 |
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| Gross margin |
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2,072 |
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2,112 |
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6,742 |
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6,939 |
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| As a percent of net sales |
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33.4 |
% |
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33.1 |
% |
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36.1 |
% |
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36.1 |
% |
| Operating expenses: |
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| Selling, general, and administrative |
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1,360 |
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1,332 |
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4,435 |
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4,452 |
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| As a percent of net sales |
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21.9 |
% |
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20.9 |
% |
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23.7 |
% |
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23.2 |
% |
| Depreciation and amortization |
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239 |
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239 |
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938 |
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934 |
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| Impairments, store closing and other costs |
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— |
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— |
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186 |
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— |
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| Operating income |
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473 |
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541 |
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1,183 |
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1,553 |
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| Interest expense, net |
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75 |
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79 |
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308 |
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327 |
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| Loss on extinguishment of debt |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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169 |
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| Income before income taxes |
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398 |
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462 |
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875 |
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1,057 |
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| Provision for income taxes |
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146 |
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166 |
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319 |
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|
384 |
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| Net income |
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$ |
252 |
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$ |
296 |
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$ |
556 |
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$ |
673 |
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| Average number of shares: |
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| Basic |
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174 |
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187 |
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|
178 |
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193 |
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| Diluted |
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175 |
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187 |
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179 |
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195 |
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| Net income per share: |
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| Basic |
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$ |
1.45 |
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$ |
1.58 |
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$ |
3.12 |
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$ |
3.48 |
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| Diluted |
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$ |
1.44 |
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$ |
1.58 |
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$ |
3.11 |
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$ |
3.46 |
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| Excluding non-recurring items*: |
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| Net income |
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$ |
252 |
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$ |
296 |
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$ |
673 |
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$ |
781 |
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| Diluted net income per share |
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$ |
1.44 |
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$ |
1.58 |
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$ |
3.76 |
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$ |
4.01 |
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*Excludes Impairments, store closing and other costs in 2016 and Loss on extinguishment of debt in
2015.
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| KOHL’S CORPORATION |
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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(Unaudited)
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January 28,
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January 30,
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| (Dollars in Millions) |
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2017
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2016
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| Assets |
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| Current assets: |
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| Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
1,074 |
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$ |
707 |
| Merchandise inventories |
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3,795 |
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4,038 |
| Other |
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378 |
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331 |
| Total current assets |
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5,247 |
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5,076 |
| Property and equipment, net |
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8,103 |
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8,308 |
| Other assets |
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224 |
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|
222 |
| Total assets |
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$ |
13,574 |
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$ |
13,606 |
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| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
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| Current liabilities: |
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| Accounts payable |
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$ |
1,507 |
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$ |
1,251 |
| Accrued liabilities |
|
|
1,224 |
|
|
|
1,206 |
| Income taxes payable |
|
|
112 |
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|
130 |
| Current portion of capital lease and financing obligations |
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|
131 |
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|
127 |
| Total current liabilities |
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2,974 |
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2,714 |
| Long-term debt |
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2,795 |
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|
2,792 |
| Capital lease and financing obligations |
|
|
1,685 |
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|
|
1,789 |
| Deferred income taxes |
|
|
272 |
|
|
|
257 |
| Other long-term liabilities |
|
|
671 |
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|
|
563 |
| Shareholders' equity |
|
|
5,177 |
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|
|
5,491 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
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|
$ |
13,574 |
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|
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$ |
13,606 |
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| KOHL’S CORPORATION |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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(Unaudited)
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(Dollars in Millions)
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|
|
2016 |
|
|
2015 |
| Operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Net income |
|
|
$ |
556 |
|
|
|
$ |
673 |
|
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities: |
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|
|
|
|
|
| Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
938 |
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|
|
934 |
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| Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation |
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(5 |
) |
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(10 |
) |
| Share-based compensation |
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|
41 |
|
|
|
48 |
|
| Deferred income taxes |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
(38 |
) |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
169 |
|
| Impairments, store closing and other costs |
|
|
57 |
|
|
|
— |
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| Other non-cash revenues and expenses |
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|
30 |
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|
24 |
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| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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|
|
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| Merchandise inventories |
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|
249 |
|
|
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(215 |
) |
| Other current and long-term assets |
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(45 |
) |
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|
43 |
|
| Accounts payable |
|
|
256 |
|
|
|
(260 |
) |
| Accrued and other long-term liabilities |
|
|
81 |
|
|
|
53 |
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| Income taxes |
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(23 |
) |
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|
53 |
|
| Net cash provided by operating activities |
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|
2,148 |
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|
|
1,474 |
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| Investing activities |
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|
|
|
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| Acquisition of property and equipment |
|
|
(768 |
) |
|
|
(690 |
) |
| Other |
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|
12 |
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|
|
9 |
|
| Net cash used in investing activities |
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|
(756 |
) |
|
|
(681 |
) |
| Financing activities |
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|
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| Treasury stock purchases |
|
|
(557 |
) |
|
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(1,001 |
) |
| Shares withheld for restricted shares |
|
|
(17 |
) |
|
|
(27 |
) |
| Dividends paid |
|
|
(358 |
) |
|
|
(349 |
) |
| Proceeds from issuance of debt |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,088 |
|
| Reduction of long-term borrowings |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(1,085 |
) |
| Premium paid on redemption of debt |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(163 |
) |
| Proceeds from financing obligations |
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
| Capital lease and financing obligation payments |
|
|
(127 |
) |
|
|
(114 |
) |
| Proceeds from stock option exercises |
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
147 |
|
| Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
| Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
(1,025 |
) |
|
|
(1,493 |
) |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
367 |
|
|
|
(700 |
) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
|
|
707 |
|
|
|
1,407 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
|
|
$ |
1,074 |
|
|
|
$ |
707 |
|
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Kohl’s Corporation
Investor Relations:
Wes McDonald, Chief Financial Officer, (262) 703-1893
or
Media:
Jen Johnson, VP, Corporate Communications, (262) 703-5241
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