Stock-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Feb. 02, 2019

For fiscal 2018, 2017, and 2016, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense as follows:



($000)	2018		2017		2016
Restricted stock	$	48,585	$	44,356	$	38,234
Performance awards	43,450		39,871		33,379
ESPP	3,550		3,190		2,941
Total	$	95,585	$	87,417	$	74,554

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

At February 2, 2019, 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 2018, 2017, and 2016 is as follows:



Statements of Earnings Classification ($000)	2018		2017		2016
Cost of goods sold	$	45,052	$	41,067	$	34,077
Selling, general and administrative	50,533		46,350		40,477
Total	$	95,585	$	87,417	$	74,554

The tax benefits related to stock-based compensation expense for fiscal 2018, 2017, and 2016 were $19.6 million, $29.5 million, and $25.9 million, respectively.