Big Lots Reports Q4 and Full Year Results

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Lots, Inc. BIG today reported net income of $49.8 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 ended January 29, 2022. This result includes an after tax charge of $3.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, associated with store asset impairments. Excluding this charge, adjusted net income was $53.6 million, or $1.75 per diluted share (see non-GAAP table included later in this release), which compares to the company's updated guidance for the fourth quarter, as provided on January 10, 2022, of $1.80 to $1.95 net income per diluted share. Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 was $98.0 million, or $2.59 per diluted share.

Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 totaled $1.73 billion, a 0.3% decrease compared to $1.74 billion for the same period last year, and an increase of 7.8% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. The decline to last year was driven by a comparable sales decrease of 2.3%, as the company lapped a 7.9% comparable sales increase last year. Net new stores and relocations contributed approximately 200 basis points of sales growth. On a two-year basis, comparable sales increased 5.4%.

Commenting on today's results announcement, Bruce Thorn, President and CEO of Big Lots stated, "We have much to be excited about as we enter 2022. Our new store openings are proceeding as planned, our in-stock levels are improving, and our productivity initiatives continue to deliver and gain traction. During the fourth quarter, we had a successful holiday helping our BIGionaires Live Big and Save Lots! January was a tough month as inclement weather and the Omicron spike caused a slowdown in our business, further impacted by inventory delays in key areas. However, as we have moved into 2022, we have seen these factors abate, and sales are regaining traction. In 2022, we will open over 50 net new stores, further roll out programs to drive merchandise productivity, and continue to improve our supply chain infrastructure to enable us to serve our customers how, when and where they want to shop."

Mr. Thorn further remarked that, "Our fourth quarter results were negatively impacted by around $0.30 per share as a result of adverse shrink results as we began our annual physical inventory cycle in January. We are actively implementing new processes and technologies that we are confident will improve shrink results going forward. In addition, we are aggressively tackling the current macro inflation and supply chain headwinds and building a more mature pricing organization to optimize margin, while continuing to provide excellent value for our customers. We are confident in our ability to navigate these near-term challenges, and remain focused on delivering our long-term sales and margin goals, and creating tremendous value for shareholders."

A summary of adjustments to earnings per diluted share is included in the table below.



Earnings per diluted share









Q4 2021

FY 2021

Earnings per diluted share

$1.63

$5.33

Adjustment to exclude store asset impairment charges(1)

$0.12

$0.11

Earnings per diluted share – adjusted basis

$1.75

$5.44



(1) Non-GAAP detailed reconciliation provided in statement below

Fiscal 2021

For fiscal 2021, net income totaled $177.8 million, or $5.33 per diluted share. Excluding the charge for store asset impairments, adjusted net income was $181.6 million, or $5.44 per diluted share compared to adjusted net income of $287.3 million, or $7.35 per diluted share (non-GAAP) for fiscal 2020.

Net sales for fiscal 2021 totaled $6.15 billion, a 0.8% decrease compared to $6.20 billion last year, with the decrease resulting from a comparable sales decrease of 2.5% partially offset by sales growth in high volume new and relocated non-comp stores. On a two-year basis comparable sales increased 13.2%.

Inventory and Cash Management

Inventory ended the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 at $1,238 million compared to $940 million for the same period last year, with the 32% increase encompassing both significantly higher unit costs and a significant increase in in-transit inventory.

The company ended the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 with $54 million of Cash and Cash Equivalents and $4 million of Long-term Debt, compared to $560 million of Cash and Cash Equivalents and $36 million of Long-term Debt as of the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.

Share Repurchase Authorization

As previously announced, on December 1, 2021, the company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $250 million of the company's outstanding shares. The authorization may be utilized to repurchase shares in the open market and/or in privately negotiated transactions at the company's discretion, subject to market conditions and other factors. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, the company invested $91 million to repurchase 2.1 million shares at an average cost of $43.90. Share repurchases completed during the fourth quarter of 2021 contributed approximately $0.04 to diluted earnings per share for the quarter. For fiscal 2021, the company invested a total $418 million to repurchase 7.7 million shares at an average cost of $54.55.

Dividend

As also announced in a separate press release, on March 1, 2022, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per common share. This dividend payment of approximately $8.5 million will be payable on April 1, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 18, 2022.

Company Outlook

For the first quarter of fiscal 2022 the company expects to report diluted earnings per share in the range of $1.10 to $1.20. This outlook reflects a comparable sales increase of approximately 10% to the first quarter of 2019, which equates to a low double-digit decline in comparable sales versus the first quarter of 2021, as the company laps the impact of stimulus. The outlook further reflects a decrease in the gross margin rate of approximately 50 basis points compared to the first quarter of last year, and a slight increase in expense dollars compared to the first quarter of last year. The decrease in the gross margin rate is primarily due to freight costs, which are above prior expectations, and a higher shrink accrual rate as a result of January physical inventory results. The increase in expense dollars is primarily driven by incremental supply chain expenses, inflationary wage impacts, and new store-related expenses, partially offset by the variable expense impact of lower sales and lower bonus and equity compensation expense.

With regard to the full year, the company is targeting both comparable sales and gross margin rate to be approximately flat to the prior year, with operating expenses deleveraging modestly due to inflationary impacts and growth-related investments. Given greater than usual uncertainty resulting from supply chain disruption and inflation, at this point the company is not providing formal full year guidance.

Conference Call/Webcast

The company will host a conference call today at 8:00 a.m. to discuss the financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. A webcast of the conference call is available through the Investor Relations section of the company's website http://www.biglots.com. An archive of the call will be available through the Investor Relations section of the company's website http://www.biglots.com/ after 12:00 p.m. today and will remain available through midnight on Friday, March 18, 2022. A replay of this call will also be available beginning today at 12:00 p.m. through March 18 by dialing 877.660.6853 (Toll Free) or 201.612.7415 (Toll) and entering Replay Conference ID 13727152. All times are Eastern Time.

About Big Lots, Inc.

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Big Lots, Inc. BIG is a leading home discount retailer and a Fortune 500 company, operating 1,431 stores in 47 states, as well as a best-in-class ecommerce platform with expanded capabilities via BOPIS, curbside pickup, Instacart and same day delivery across thousands of items. The company's product assortment is focused on home essentials: Furniture, Seasonal, Soft Home, Food, Consumables and Hard Home. Ranked one of the fastest-growing eCommerce businesses by Digital Commerce 360 and the recipient of Home Textiles Today's 2021 Retail Titan Award, Big Lots' mission is to help people Live BIG and Save Lots. The company strives to be the BIG difference for a better life by delivering exceptional value to customers through the ultimate treasure hunt shopping experience, building a "best places to grow" culture, rewarding shareholders with consistent growth and top-tier returns and doing good in local communities. For more information about the company, visit biglots.com.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and such statements are intended to qualify for the protection of the safe harbor provided by the Act. The words "anticipate," "estimate," "approximate," "expect," "objective," "goal," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "will," "should," "may," "target," "forecast," "guidance," "outlook" and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. Similarly, descriptions of objectives, strategies, plans, goals or targets are also forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to the expectations of management as to future occurrences and trends, including statements expressing optimism or pessimism about future operating results or events and projected sales, earnings, capital expenditures and business strategy. Forward-looking statements are based upon a number of assumptions concerning future conditions that may ultimately prove to be inaccurate. Forward-looking statements are and will be based upon management's then-current views and assumptions regarding future events and operating performance and are applicable only as of the dates of such statements. Although the company believes the expectations expressed in forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of knowledge, forward-looking statements, by their nature, involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, any one or a combination of which could materially affect business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Forward-looking statements that the company makes herein and in other reports and releases are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, developments related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, current economic and credit conditions, the cost of goods, the inability to successfully execute strategic initiatives, competitive pressures, economic pressures on customers and the company, the availability of brand name closeout merchandise, trade restrictions, freight costs, the risks discussed in the Risk Factors section of the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other factors discussed from time to time in other filings with the SEC, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. This release should be read in conjunction with such filings, and you should consider all of these risks, uncertainties and other factors carefully in evaluating forward-looking statements.

You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures the company makes on related subjects in public announcements and SEC filings.

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BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)























JANUARY 29



JANUARY 30











2022



2021











(Unaudited)



(Unaudited)























ASSETS





























Current assets:















Cash and cash equivalents



$53,722



$559,556







Inventories



1,237,797



940,294







Other current assets



119,449



85,939







   Total current assets



1,410,968



1,585,789





















Operating lease right-of-use assets



1,731,995



1,649,009





















Property and equipment - net



735,826



717,216





















Deferred income taxes



10,973



16,329





Other assets



37,491



68,914











$3,927,253



$4,037,257







































LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      





























Current liabilities:















Accounts payable



$587,496



$398,433







Current operating lease liabilities



242,275



226,075







Property, payroll and other taxes



90,728



109,694







Accrued operating expenses



120,684



138,331







Insurance reserves



36,748



34,660







Accrued salaries and wages



45,762



49,830







Income taxes payable



894



43,601







   Total current liabilities



1,124,587



1,000,624





















Long-term debt



3,500



35,764





















Noncurrent operating lease liabilities



1,569,713



1,465,433





Deferred income taxes



21,413



7,762





Insurance reserves



62,591



57,452





Unrecognized tax benefits



10,557



11,304





Other liabilities



127,529



181,187





















Shareholders' equity



1,007,363



1,277,731











$3,927,253



$4,037,257





 

BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)























13 WEEKS ENDED



13 WEEKS ENDED







JANUARY 29, 2022



JANUARY 30, 2021









%





%







(Unaudited)



(Unaudited)

































Net sales



$1,732,021

100.0



$1,737,915

100.0



















Gross margin



646,082

37.3



685,173

39.4



















Selling and administrative expenses 



541,228

31.2



520,617

30.0



















Depreciation expense



37,376

2.2



33,586

1.9

















Operating profit



67,478

3.9



130,970

7.5



















Interest expense



(2,133)

(0.1)



(2,575)

(0.1)



















Other income (expense)



227

0.0



1,533

0.1

















Income before income taxes



65,572

3.8



129,928

7.5



















Income tax expense



15,734

0.9



31,942

1.8

















Net income



$49,838

2.9



$97,986

5.6

































Earnings per common share































Basic



$1.67





$2.68





















Diluted



$1.63





$2.59



































Weighted average common shares outstanding































Basic



29,860





36,509





















Dilutive effect of share-based awards



807





1,316





















Diluted



30,667





37,825



















Cash dividends declared per common share



$0.30





$0.30



 

BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)























52 WEEKS ENDED



52 WEEKS ENDED







JANUARY 29, 2022



JANUARY 30, 2021









%





%







(Unaudited)



(Unaudited)

































Net sales



$6,150,603

100.0



$6,199,186

100.0



















Gross margin



2,397,007

39.0



2,497,386

40.3



















Selling and administrative expenses 



2,014,682

32.8



1,965,555

31.7



















Depreciation expense



142,572

2.3



138,336

2.2



















Gain on sale of distribution centers



0

0.0



(463,053)

(7.5)

















Operating profit



239,753

3.9



856,548

13.8



















Interest expense



(9,281)

(0.2)



(11,031)

(0.2)



















Other income (expense)



1,339

0.0



(911)

(0.0)

















Income before income taxes



231,811

3.8



844,606

13.6



















Income tax expense



54,033

0.9



215,415

3.5

















Net income



$177,778

2.9



$629,191

10.1

































Earnings per common share































Basic



$5.43





$16.46





















Diluted



$5.33





$16.11



































Weighted average common shares outstanding































Basic



32,723





38,233





















Dilutive effect of share-based awards



632





834





















Diluted



33,355





39,067



















Cash dividends declared per common share



$1.20





$1.20



 

BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



(In thousands)























13 WEEKS ENDED



13 WEEKS ENDED











JANUARY 29, 2022



JANUARY 30, 2021











 (Unaudited) 



 (Unaudited) 







  Net cash provided by operating activities



$118,056



$131,939























  Net cash used in investing activities



(37,141)



(32,222)























  Net cash used in financing activities



(97,789)



(87,992)





















(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents



(16,874)



11,725







Cash and cash equivalents:















  Beginning of period



70,596



547,831







  End of period



$53,722



$559,556





 

BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS



(In thousands)























52 WEEKS ENDED



52 WEEKS ENDED











JANUARY 29, 2022



JANUARY 30, 2021











 (Unaudited) 



 (Unaudited) 







  Net cash provided by operating activities



$193,762



$399,349























  Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities



(159,686)



452,987























  Net cash used in financing activities



(539,910)



(345,501)





















(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents



(505,834)



506,835







Cash and cash equivalents:















  Beginning of period



559,556



52,721







  End of period



$53,722



$559,556





 

BIG LOTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

The following tables reconcile: selling and administrative expenses, selling and administrative expense rate, gain on sale of distribution centers, gain on sale of distribution centers rate, operating profit, operating profit rate, income tax expense, effective income tax rate, net income, and diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2021, the full year 2021, and the full year 2020 (GAAP financial measures) to adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted selling and administrative expense rate, adjusted gain on sale of distribution centers, adjusted gain on sale of distribution centers rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP financial measures).

 Fourth Quarter of 2021 - Thirteen weeks ended January 29, 2022 























 As Reported 



 Adjustment to

exclude store

asset impairment

charges 



 As Adjusted

(non-GAAP) 

 Selling and administrative expenses 

$              541,228



$                     (5,033)



$              536,195

 Selling and administrative expense rate 

31.2%



(0.3%)



31.0%

 Operating profit 

67,478



5,033



72,511

 Operating profit rate 

3.9%



0.3%



4.2%

 Income tax expense 

15,734



1,251



16,985

 Effective income tax rate 

24.0%



0.1%



24.1%

 Net income 

49,838



3,782



53,620

 Diluted earnings per share  

$                    1.63



$                         0.12



$                    1.75

The above adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted selling and administrative expense rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are "non-GAAP financial measures" as that term is defined by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17 CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part 229). These non-GAAP financial measures exclude from the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") store asset impairment charges of $5,033 ($3,782, net of tax).

 Full Year 2021 - Fifty-two weeks ended January 29, 2022 























 As Reported 



 Adjustment to

exclude store

asset impairment

charges 



 As Adjusted

(non-GAAP) 

 Selling and administrative expenses 

$           2,014,682



$                     (5,033)



$           2,009,649

 Selling and administrative expense rate 

32.8%



(0.1%)



32.7%

 Operating profit 

239,753



5,033



244,786

 Operating profit rate 

3.9%



0.1%



4.0%

 Income tax expense 

54,033



1,251



55,284

 Effective income tax rate 

23.3%



0.0%



23.3%

 Net income 

177,778



3,782



181,560

 Diluted earnings per share  

$                    5.33



$                         0.11



$                    5.44

The above adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted selling and administrative expense rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are "non-GAAP financial measures" as that term is defined by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17 CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part 229). These non-GAAP financial measures exclude from the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP store asset impairment charges of $5,033 ($3,782, net of tax).

 Full Year 2020 - Fifty-two weeks ended January 30, 2021 























 As Reported 



 Adjustment to

exclude gain on

sale of distribution

centers and related

expenses 



 As Adjusted

(non-GAAP) 

 Selling and administrative expenses 

$           1,965,555



$                     (3,956)



$           1,961,599

 Selling and administrative expense rate 

31.7%



(0.1%)



31.6%

 Gain on sale of distribution centers 

(463,053)



463,053



-

 Gain on sale of distribution centers rate 

(7.5%)



7.5%



-

 Operating profit 

856,548



(459,097)



397,451

 Operating profit rate 

13.8%



(7.4%)



6.4%

 Income tax expense 

215,415



(117,194)



98,221

 Effective income tax rate 

25.5%



(0.0%)



25.5%

 Net income 

629,191



(341,903)



287,288

 Diluted earnings per share  

$                  16.11



$                       (8.75)



$                    7.35

The above adjusted selling and administrative expenses, adjusted selling and administrative expense rate, adjusted gain on sale of distribution centers, adjusted gain on sale of distribution centers rate, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted effective income tax rate, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are "non-GAAP financial measures" as that term is defined by Rule 101 of Regulation G (17 CFR Part 244) and Item 10 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR Part 229). These non-GAAP financial measures exclude from the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP a gain resulting from the sale of our Columbus, OH; Durant, OK; Montgomery, AL; and Tremont, PA distribution centers and the related expenses of $459,097 ($341,903, net of tax).

Our management believes that the disclosure of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors because the non-GAAP financial measures present an alternative and more relevant method for measuring our operating performance, excluding special items included in the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, that management believes is more indicative of our on-going operating results and financial condition. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures, along with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, in evaluating our operating performance.

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