DICK'S Sporting Goods Reports First Quarter Results; Raises Low End of Full Year Guidance

PITTSBURGH, May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. DKS, the largest U.S. based full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, today reported sales and earnings results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2015.

First Quarter Results

The Company reported consolidated net income for the first quarter ended May 2, 2015 of $63.3 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, compared to the Company's expectations provided on March 3, 2015 of $0.49 to 0.53 per diluted share. For the first quarter ended May 3, 2014, the Company reported consolidated non-GAAP net income of $61.3 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, excluding a gain on the sale of an asset.

On a GAAP basis, the Company reported consolidated net income for the first quarter ended May 3, 2014 of $70.0 million, or $0.57 per diluted share. The GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation is included in a table later in the release under the heading "Non-GAAP Net Income and Earnings Per Share Reconciliations."

Net sales for the first quarter of 2015 increased 8.8% to approximately $1.6 billion. Consolidated same store sales increased 1.0%, compared to the Company's guidance of approximately flat to an increase of 2%. Same store sales for DICK'S Sporting Goods increased 1.8%, while Golf Galaxy decreased 11.0%. First quarter 2014 consolidated same store sales increased 1.5%.

"We are pleased with our first quarter results as we generated earnings at the high end of our expectations, despite a slow start to the spring season," said Edward W. Stack, Chairman and CEO. "I am confident in our full year outlook as we remain focused on growing our business through driving store productivity, adding new stores in new and underpenetrated markets, expanding and controlling our eCommerce business, and further developing our Field & Stream specialty concept."

Omni-channel Development

eCommerce penetration for the first quarter of 2015 was 8.5% of total sales, compared to 7.0% during the first quarter of 2014.

In the first quarter, the Company opened nine new DICK'S Sporting Goods stores and one new Field & Stream store. The Company also relocated one DICK'S Sporting Goods store and one Golf Galaxy store. As of May 2, 2015, the Company operated 612 DICK'S Sporting Goods stores in 46 states, with approximately 32.7 million square feet, 78 Golf Galaxy stores in 29 states, with approximately 1.4 million square feet and eleven Field & Stream stores in six states, with approximately 0.6 million square feet.

Store count, square footage and new stores are listed in a table later in the release under the heading "Store Count and Square Footage."

Balance Sheet

The Company ended the first quarter of 2015 with approximately $81 million in cash and cash equivalents and approximately $51 million in outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility. Over the course of the last 12 months, the Company utilized capital to invest in omni-channel growth and returned over $385 million to shareholders through share repurchases and quarterly dividends. Total inventory increased 9.7% at the end of the first quarter of 2015 as compared to the end of the first quarter of 2014.

Capital Allocation

In the first quarter of 2015, the Company repurchased approximately 2.6 million shares of its common stock at an average cost of $57.09 per share, for a total cost of $150 million. Since starting its $1 billion share repurchase authorization at the beginning of fiscal 2013, the Company has repurchased over $605 million of common stock, and has approximately $395 million remaining under the authorization.

On May 14, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors authorized and declared a quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.1375 per share on the Company's Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The dividend is payable in cash on June 30, 2015 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 12, 2015.

Current 2015 Outlook

The Company's current outlook for 2015 is based on current expectations and includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as described later in this release. Although the Company believes that the expectations and other comments reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations or comments will prove to be correct. 

• Full Year 2015
  
  
  • Based on an estimated 118 million diluted shares outstanding, the Company currently anticipates reporting consolidated earnings per diluted share of approximately $3.12 to 3.20. The Company's earnings per share guidance contemplates the $150 million of share repurchases executed in the first quarter of 2015. For the 52 weeks ended January 31, 2015, the Company reported non-GAAP consolidated earnings per diluted share of $2.87, excluding a gain on the sale of an asset and golf restructuring charges. On a GAAP basis, the Company reported consolidated earnings per diluted share of $2.84 for the 52 weeks ended January 31, 2015.
    
    
  • Consolidated same store sales are currently expected to increase 1 to 3%, compared to a 2.4% increase in fiscal 2014.
    
    
  • The Company expects to open approximately 45 new DICK'S Sporting Goods stores and relocate seven DICK'S Sporting Goods stores in 2015. The Company also expects to open approximately nine Field & Stream stores and relocate one Golf Galaxy store in 2015.
    
    
• Second Quarter 2015
  
  
  • Based on an estimated 118 million diluted shares outstanding, the Company currently anticipates reporting consolidated earnings per diluted share of approximately $0.73 to 0.76 in the second quarter of 2015, compared to second quarter 2014 non-GAAP consolidated earnings per diluted share of $0.67, excluding golf restructuring charges. On a GAAP basis, the Company reported consolidated earnings per diluted share of $0.57 in the second quarter of 2014.
    
    
  • Consolidated same store sales are currently expected to be approximately flat to an increase of 2% in the second quarter of 2015, as compared to a 3.2% increase in the second quarter of 2014.
    
    
  • The Company expects to open approximately seven new DICK'S Sporting Goods stores and one new Field & Stream store in the second quarter of 2015.
    
    
• Capital Expenditures
  
  
  • In 2015, the Company anticipates capital expenditures to be approximately $245 million on a net basis and approximately $365 million on a gross basis. In 2014, capital expenditures were approximately $247 million on a net basis and approximately $349 million on a gross basis.

Conference Call Info

The Company will host a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the first quarter results. Investors will have the opportunity to listen to the earnings conference call over the internet through the Company's website located at investors.DICKS.com. To listen to the live call, please go to the website at least fifteen minutes early to register and download and install any necessary audio software.

In addition to the webcast, the call can be accessed by dialing (877) 443-5743 (domestic callers) or (412) 902-6617 (international callers) and requesting the "DICK'S Sporting Goods Earnings Call."

For those who cannot listen to the live webcast, it will be archived on the Company's website for approximately 30 days. In addition, a dial-in replay of the call will be available. To listen to the replay, investors should dial (877) 344-7529 (domestic callers) or (412) 317-0088 (international callers) and enter confirmation code 10064849. The dial-in replay will be available for approximately 30 days following the live call.

Forward-Looking Statements Involving Known and Unknown Risks and Uncertainties

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release or otherwise made by our management in connection with the subject matter of this release are forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) and involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors, many of which may be beyond our control. Our future performance and financial results may differ materially from those included in any such forward-looking statements and such forward-looking statements should not be relied upon by investors as a prediction of actual results. You can identify these statements as those that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or advancements and by forward-looking words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", "estimate", "predict", "intend", "plan", "project", "goal", "will", "will be", "will continue", "will result", "could", "may", "might" or other words with similar meanings. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, the Company's future performance, number of shares outstanding, inventory position, growth in the omni-channel network, number of new store openings and capital expenditures.

The following factors, among others, in some cases have affected and, in the future, could affect our financial performance and actual results, and could cause actual results for fiscal years 2015, 2016, 2017 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements included in this release or otherwise made by our management: Changes in consumer discretionary spending; competition in the sporting goods industry; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni-channel growth and our development of an eCommerce platform; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce service provider or our information systems; access to adequate capital; changing laws and regulations affecting our business including the regulation of consumer products, firearms and ammunition; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; litigation risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; protection of our intellectual property; disruption at our distribution facilities; disruptions of our information systems; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather and seasonality of our business; regional risks; risks associated with strategic investments or acquisitions; risks associated with being a controlled company; our anti-takeover provisions; our current intention to issue quarterly cash dividends; and our share repurchase activity, if any.

Known and unknown risks and uncertainties are more fully described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 27, 2015 and in other reports filed with the SEC. In addition, we operate in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment; therefore, new risk factors can arise, and it is not possible for management to predict or assess the impact of all such risk factors. Forward-looking statements included in this release are made as of the date of this release. We do not assume any obligation and do not intend to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by the securities laws.

About DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.

Founded in 1948, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. As of May 2, 2015, the Company operated more than 610 DICK'S Sporting Goods locations across the United States, serving and inspiring athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through a blend of dedicated associates, in-store services and unique specialty shop-in-shops dedicated to Team Sports, Athletic Apparel, Golf, Lodge/Outdoor, Fitness and Footwear.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, DICK'S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream and True Runner specialty stores. DICK'S offers its products through a content-rich eCommerce platform that is integrated with its store network and provides customers with the convenience and expertise of a 24-hour storefront. DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. news releases are available at investors.DICKS.com. The Company's website is not part of this release.

Contacts:
Investor Relations:
Anne-Marie Megela, Vice President – Treasury Services and Investor Relations, or
Nathaniel A. Gilch, Director of Investor Relations
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
investors@dcsg.com
(724) 273-3400

Media Relations:
(724) 273-5552 or press@dcsg.com

 

 

 

Store Count and Square Footage

The stores that opened during the first quarter of 2015 are as follows:

 

The following represents a reconciliation of beginning and ending stores and square footage for the periods indicated:

Store Count:

 

Square Footage:
(in millions)

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to reporting the Company's financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company believes that certain non-GAAP financial information provides users of the Company's financial information with additional useful information in evaluating operating performance between reporting periods. These measures should be viewed as supplementing, and not as an alternative or substitute for, the Company's financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The methods used by the Company to calculate its non-GAAP financial measures may differ significantly from methods used by other companies to compute similar measures. As a result, any non-GAAP financial measures presented herein may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other companies. A reconciliation of the Company's non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are provided below and on the Company's website at investors.DICKS.com.

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other generally accepted accounting principles measure of performance or liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA, as the Company has calculated it, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is a key metric used by the Company that provides a measurement of profitability that eliminates the effect of changes resulting from financing decisions, tax regulations, capital investments and certain non-recurring, infrequent or unusual items.

 

Reconciliation of Gross Capital Expenditures to Net Capital Expenditures

The following table represents a reconciliation of the Company's gross capital expenditures to its capital expenditures, net of tenant allowances.

 

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