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Exhibit 99.1

Kohl’s Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—May 24, 2023— Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) today reported results for the first quarter ended April 29, 2023.

 

   

Net sales decreased 3.3% and comparable sales decreased 4.3%

 

   

Gross margin increased 67 basis points

 

   

Diluted earnings per share of $0.13

 

   

Inventory declined 6%

 

   

Affirms full year 2023 financial outlook

 

   

Remains committed to strengthening balance sheet and to maintaining current dividend

Tom Kingsbury, Kohl’s chief executive officer, said “Our first quarter results were in line with our expectations and represented a first step as we work to drive sales and earnings performance over the long-term. We delivered margin expansion, as well as a 6% reduction in inventory. In addition, our stores business achieved productivity gains and Sephora at Kohl’s continued its sales momentum.”

“We are making progress against each of our key 2023 priorities, enhancing our customer experience, simplifying our value strategies, managing inventory and expenses with discipline, and strengthening our balance sheet. I would like to thank the entire Kohl’s team for driving against these priorities with a clear focus and strong determination. While there is still work to be done and the macroeconomic environment remains challenging, we are affirming our 2023 guidance and continue to have conviction in Kohl’s longer term opportunity,” Kingsbury continued.

First Quarter 2023 Results

Comparisons refer to the 13-week period ended April 29, 2023 versus the 13-week period ended April 30, 2022

 

   

Net sales decreased 3.3% year-over-year, to $3.4 billion, with comparable sales down 4.3%.

 

   

Gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 39.0%, an increase of 67 basis points.

 

   

Selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased 4.2% year-over-year, to $1.2 billion. As a percentage of total revenue, SG&A expenses were 34.7%, a decrease of 13 basis points year-over-year.

 

   

Operating income was $98 million compared to $82 million in the prior year. As a percentage of total revenue, operating income was 2.8%, an increase of 55 basis points year-over-year.

 

   

Net income was $14 million, or $0.13 per share. This compares to net income of $14 million, or $0.11 per share in the prior year.

 

   

Inventory was $3.5 billion, a decrease of 6% year-over-year.

 

   

Operating cash flow was a use of ($202) million.

2023 Financial and Capital Allocation Outlook

For the full year 2023, the Company affirms its financial outlook and currently expects the following:

 

   

Net sales: A decrease of (2%) to (4%), includes the impact of the 53rd week which is worth approximately 1% year-over-year.

 

   

Operating margin: Approximately 4.0%.

 

   

Diluted earnings per share: In the range of $2.10 to $2.70, excluding any non-recurring charges.

 

   

Capital Expenditures: $600 million to $650 million, including expansion of its Sephora partnership and store refresh activity.

 

   

Dividend: On May 10, 2023, Kohl’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.50 per share. The dividend is payable June 21, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 7, 2023.

 

   

Debt Reduction: The Company retired $164 million of bonds that matured in February 2023, and expects to retire $111 million of bonds maturing in December 2023.


First Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call

Kohl’s will host its quarterly earnings conference call at 9:00 am ET on May 24, 2023. A webcast of the conference call and the related presentation materials will be available via the Company’s web site at investors.kohls.com, both live and after the call.

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. The Company 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 the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks described more fully in Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which are expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors as may periodically be described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements relate to the date initially made, and Kohl’s undertakes no obligation to update them.

About Kohl’s

Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer. With more than 1,100 stores in 49 states and the online convenience of Kohls.com and the Kohl’s App, Kohl’s offers amazing national and exclusive brands at incredible savings for families nationwide. Kohl’s is committed to progress in its diversity and inclusion pledges, and the company’s environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) stewardship. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohl’s impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com.

Contacts

Investor Relations:

Mark Rupe, (262) 703-1266, mark.rupe@kohls.com

Media:

Jen Johnson, (262) 703-5241, jen.johnson@kohls.com


KOHL’S CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  

(Dollars in Millions, Except per Share Data)

   April 29, 2023     April 30, 2022  

Net sales

   $ 3,355     $ 3,471  

Other revenue

     216       244  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenue

     3,571       3,715  

Cost of merchandise sold

     2,047       2,140  

Gross margin rate

     39.0     38.3

Operating expenses:

    

Selling, general, and administrative

     1,238       1,293  

As a percent of total revenue

     34.7     34.8

Depreciation and amortization

     188       200  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     98       82  

Interest expense, net

     84       68  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     14       14  

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 14     $ 14  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Average number of shares:

    

Basic

     110       127  

Diluted

     111       129  

Earnings per share:

    

Basic

   $ 0.13     $ 0.11  

Diluted

   $ 0.13     $ 0.11  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


KOHL’S CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

(Dollars in Millions)

   April 29,
2023
     April 30,
2022
 

Assets

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 286      $ 646  

Merchandise inventories

     3,526        3,736  

Other

     347        381  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     4,159        4,763  

Property and equipment, net

     7,803        7,790  

Operating leases

     2,368        2,224  

Other assets

     380        476  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 14,710      $ 15,253  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

     

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 1,310      $ 1,679  

Accrued liabilities

     1,164        1,316  

Borrowings under revolving credit facility

     765        —    

Current portion of:

     

Long-term debt

     111        164  

Finance leases and financing obligations

     93        108  

Operating leases

     111        127  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     3,554        3,394  

Long-term debt

     1,637        1,746  

Finance leases and financing obligations

     2,710        2,584  

Operating leases

     2,634        2,474  

Deferred income taxes

     129        209  

Other long-term liabilities

     326        390  

Shareholders’ equity

     3,720        4,456  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 14,710      $ 15,253  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


KOHL’S CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended  

(Dollars in Millions)

   April 29,
2023
    April 30,
2022
 

Operating activities

    

Net income

   $ 14     $ 14  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     188       200  

Share-based compensation

     9       18  

Deferred income taxes

     1       2  

Non-cash lease expense

     25       31  

Other non-cash items

     (4     3  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Merchandise inventories

     (336     (668

Other current and long-term assets

     49       (42

Accounts payable

     (20     (4

Accrued and other long-term liabilities

     (101     17  

Operating lease liabilities

     (27     (31
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (202     (460
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities

    

Acquisition of property and equipment

     (94     (221

Proceeds from sale of real estate

     1       4  

Other

     (1     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (94     (217
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities

    

Net borrowings under revolving credit facility

     680       —    

Treasury stock purchases

     —         (158

Shares withheld for taxes on vested restricted shares

     (12     (18

Dividends paid

     (55     (63

Repayment of long-term borrowings

     (164     —    

Finance lease and financing obligation payments

     (25     (29

Proceeds from financing obligations

     5       4  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     429       (264
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     133       (941

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     153       1,587  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 286     $ 646