Stock-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Feb. 03, 2018

For fiscal 2017, 2016, and 2015, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense as follows:



($000)	2017		2016		2015
Restricted stock	$	44,356	$	38,234	$	37,204
Performance awards	39,871		33,379		31,056
ESPP	3,190		2,941		2,677
Total	$	87,417	$	74,554	$	70,937

Capitalized stock-based compensation cost was not significant in any year.

At February 3, 2018, the Company had one active stock-based compensation plan, which is further described in Note H. The Company recognizes expense for ESPP purchase rights equal to the value of the 15% discount given on the purchase date.

Total stock-based compensation recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Earnings for fiscal 2017, 2016, and 2015 is as follows:



Statements of Earnings Classification ($000)	2017		2016		2015
Cost of goods sold	$	41,067	$	34,077	$	32,922
Selling, general and administrative	46,350		40,477		38,015
Total	$	87,417	$	74,554	$	70,937

The tax benefits related to stock-based compensation expense for fiscal 2017, 2016, and 2015 were $29.5 million, $25.9 million, and $24.7 million, respectively.