Dicks Sporting Goods : DICK'S Sporting Goods Reports Second Quarter Results

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S. based full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, today reported sales and earnings results for the second quarter ended August 2, 2014.

Second Quarter Results

The Company reported consolidated non-GAAP net income for the second quarter ended August 2, 2014 of $81.7 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, excluding golf restructuring charges, compared to the Company's expectations provided on May 20, 2014 of $0.62 to 0.67 per diluted share. For the second quarter ended August 3, 2013, the Company reported consolidated non-GAAP net income of $88.9 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, excluding an asset impairment charge.

On a GAAP basis, the Company reported consolidated net income for the second quarter ended August 2, 2014 of $69.5 million, or $0.57 per diluted share. For the second quarter ended August 3, 2013, the Company reported consolidated net income of $84.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share. The GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations are included in a table later in the release under the heading "Non-GAAP Net Income and Earnings Per Share Reconciliations."

Net sales for the second quarter of 2014 increased 10.3% to approximately $1.7 billion. Consolidated same store sales increased 3.2%, compared to the Company's guidance of an approximate 1 to 3% increase. Same store sales for DICK'S Sporting Goods increased 4.1%, while Golf Galaxy decreased 9.3%. Second quarter 2013 consolidated same store sales decreased 0.4%, adjusted for the shifted retail calendar due to the 53rd week in 2012.

"Our second quarter results came in at the high end of our expectations," said Edward W. Stack, Chairman and CEO. "As anticipated, the golf and hunting businesses continued to experience negative comps. However, excluding these two categories, the remainder of the business delivered a 7.8% same store sales increase. We saw significant strength in several areas, including categories that have received more space within our stores, such as women's and youth athletic apparel."

Mr. Stack continued, "The headwinds in our hunting business continued in the second quarter. However, as we look at the entirety of our outdoor business, strength in other outdoor categories offset the declines in hunting, and our total outdoor comps were flat for the quarter. This gives us confidence and enthusiasm for the outdoor business as we continue to grow our Field & Stream and DICK'S stores."

Golf Restructuring

In the second quarter, the Company recorded pre-tax charges totaling $20.4 million related to the restructuring of its golf business. These actions were taken to align the cost structure with current and expected trends in golf. 

The pre-tax charges include:

• A $14.3 million non-cash impairment of trademarks and store assets used in the Company's golf business;
• Severance charges totaling $3.7 million relating to the elimination of specific golf positions from the DICK'S stores, and from the combination of DICK'S golf and Golf Galaxy corporate and administrative functions; and,
• A $2.4 million write-down of golf-related inventory.

Mr. Stack concluded, "We have consolidated our Golf Galaxy merchandising, marketing and store operations into DICK'S Sporting Goods. In addition, we have eliminated specific staff in our golf area within our DICK'S Sporting Goods stores. These changes are necessitated by the current and expected trends in golf. We will invest these cost savings into other aspects of our store operations and into the growth areas of our business."

Omni-channel Development

eCommerce penetration for the second quarter of 2014 was 6.3% of total sales, compared to 5.6% in the second quarter last year.

In the second quarter, the Company opened eight new DICK'S Sporting Goods stores and one new Field & Stream store. These stores are listed in a table later in the release under the heading "Store Count and Square Footage." The Company also relocated three DICK'S Sporting Goods stores during the second quarter. As of August 2, 2014, the Company operated 574 DICK'S Sporting Goods stores in 46 states, with approximately 30.9 million square feet and 79 Golf Galaxy stores in 29 states, with approximately 1.4 million square feet.

Balance Sheet

The Company ended the second quarter of 2014 with $100 million in cash and cash equivalents and no outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility. This compares to cash and cash equivalents of approximately $135 million and no outstanding borrowings under its $500 million revolving credit facility at the end of the second quarter of 2013. Over the course of the past twelve months, the Company utilized capital to invest in omni-channel growth, including Field & Stream stores, and returned over $360 million to shareholders through share repurchases and quarterly dividends.

Total inventory was 11.2% higher at the end of the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the end of the second quarter of 2013. Approximately 2% of inventory growth reflects inventory to support Field & Stream, including the seven new stores scheduled to open in the third quarter.

Year-to-Date Results

The Company reported consolidated non-GAAP net income for the 26 weeks ended August 2, 2014 of $143.0 million, or $1.17 per diluted share. For the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013, the Company reported consolidated non-GAAP net income of $149.4 million, or $1.19 per diluted share.

On a GAAP basis, the Company reported consolidated net income for the 26 weeks ended August 2, 2014 of $139.5 million, or $1.14 per diluted share. For the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2013, on a GAAP basis, the Company reported consolidated net income of $149.0 million, or $1.18 per diluted share. The GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations are included in a table later in the release under the heading "Non-GAAP Net Income and Earnings Per Share Reconciliations."

Net sales for the 26 weeks ended August 2, 2014 increased 9.2% from last year's period to $3.1 billion due to the opening of new stores coupled with a consolidated same store sales increase of 2.4%.

Capital Allocation

In the second quarter of 2014, the Company repurchased approximately 2.2 million shares of its common stock at an average cost of $44.51 per share, for a total cost of $100.0 million. To date, the Company has repurchased $380.6 million of common stock under its $1 billion share repurchase authorization.

On August 14, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors authorized and declared a quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.125 per share on the Company's Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. The dividend is payable in cash on September 26, 2014 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 5, 2014.

Current 2014 Outlook

The Company's current outlook for 2014 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. 

For the second half of 2014, the Company is cautiously optimistic although it does expect, due to the cautious consumer, an increase in promotional activity with margins and advertising expense continuing to be under pressure and impacting earnings per diluted share by approximately $0.04.

• Full Year 2014
  • Based on an estimated 122 million diluted shares outstanding, the Company currently anticipates reporting consolidated non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of approximately $2.70 to 2.85, excluding a gain on the sale of an asset and golf restructuring charges. For the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2014, the Company reported consolidated earnings per diluted share of $2.69. 
  • Consolidated same store sales are currently expected to increase approximately 1 to 3%, compared to a 1.9% increase in fiscal 2013.
  • The Company now expects to open approximately 46 new DICK'S Sporting Goods stores, relocate five DICK'S Sporting Goods stores and remodel five DICK'S Sporting Goods stores in 2014. The Company also expects to open approximately eight new Field & Stream stores, relocate two Golf Galaxy stores and open one new Golf Galaxy store in 2014.

• Third Quarter 2014
  • Based on an estimated 121 million diluted shares outstanding, the Company currently anticipates reporting consolidated earnings per diluted share of approximately $0.38 to 0.42 in the third quarter of 2014, compared to consolidated earnings per diluted share of $0.40 in the third quarter of 2013.
  • Consolidated same store sales are currently expected to increase approximately 1 to 3% in the third quarter of 2014, as compared to a 3.3% increase in the third quarter of 2013, adjusted for the shifted retail calendar due to the 53rd week in 2012.
  • The Company expects to open approximately 24 new DICK'S Sporting Goods stores, relocate one DICK's Sporting Goods store and remodel five DICK's Sporting Goods stores in the third quarter of 2014. The Company also expects to open seven new Field & Stream stores and one new Golf Galaxy store, and relocate one Golf Galaxy store in the third quarter of 2014.

• Capital Expenditures
  • In 2014, the Company now anticipates capital expenditures to be approximately $340 million on a gross basis and approximately $245 million on a net basis.

Conference Call Info

The Company will host a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the second quarter results. Investors will have the opportunity to listen to the earnings conference call over the internet through the Company's website located at www.DICKS.com/Investors. 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 10049787. 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 expectations for the continuation of negative trends and challenges in the golf business and the hunting business, the Company's confidence in the outdoor business, the investment of cost savings as a result of the restructuring of the Company's golf business, the Company's expectation for a cautious consumer and increased promotional activity, the Company's future performance, 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 2014 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: economic and financial uncertainties may cause a decline in consumer spending; intense competition in the sporting goods industry; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns; limitations on the availability of attractive store locations and/or lease terms; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings; disruptions with our eCommerce services provider or of our information systems; access to adequate capital; changing laws and regulations affecting our business including the regulation of consumer products; factors affecting our vendors; litigation risks; foreign trade issues and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the loss of our key executives, especially Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; protection of our intellectual property; ability to attract and retain qualified business leaders; disruption at our distribution centers; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather and seasonality of our business; 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 February 1, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 28, 2014 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 August 2, 2014, the Company operated 574 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 www.DICKS.com/Investors. The Company's website is not part of this release.

Contacts:

Anne-Marie Megela, Vice President - Treasury Services and Investor Relations, or
Scott W. McKinney, Director of Investor Relations
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
investors@dcsg.com
(724) 273-3400

Store Count and Square Footage

The stores that opened during the second quarter of 2014 are as follows:

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

Store Count:

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to reporting the Company's financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company provides information regarding net income and earnings per diluted share adjusted for certain non-recurring, infrequent or unusual items; earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation, adjusted to exclude certain non-recurring, infrequent or unusual items ("adjusted EBITDA"), and a reconciliation from the Company's gross capital expenditures, net of tenant allowances. These measures are considered non-GAAP and are not preferable to GAAP financial information; however, the Company believes this information provides additional measures of performance that the Company's management, analysts and investors can use to compare core operating results between reporting periods. These non-GAAP measures are provided below and on the Company's website at www.DICKS.com/Investors.

During the second quarter of 2014, the Company recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $20.4 million including a $14.3 million non-cash impairment of trademarks and store assets, severance charges of $3.7 million resulting from the elimination of specific staff in the golf area of its DICK'S stores and consolidation of DICK'S golf and Golf Galaxy corporate and administrative functions, and a $2.4 million write-down of excess golf inventories. The provision for income taxes was calculated at 40%, which approximates the Company's blended tax rate.

During the first quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a pre-tax $14.4 million gain on sale of a corporate aircraft. During the second quarter of 2014, the Company recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $20.4 million including a $14.3 million non-cash impairment of trademarks and store assets, severance charges of $3.7 million resulting from the elimination of specific staff in the golf area of its DICK'S stores and consolidation of  DICK'S golf and Golf Galaxy corporate and administrative functions, and a $2.4 million write-down of excess golf inventories. The provision for income taxes for the aforementioned adjustments were calculated at 40%, which approximates the Company's blended tax rate.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a pre-tax $7.9 million non-cash impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of a corporate aircraft held for sale to fair market value. The provision for income taxes was calculated at 40%, which approximates the Company's blended tax rate.

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company determined that it would recover $4.3 million of its investment in JJB Sports, which it had previously fully impaired. There is no related tax expense as the Company reversed a portion of the deferred tax valuation allowance it had previously recorded for net capital loss carryforwards it did not expect to realize at the time its investment in JJB Sports was fully impaired. During the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a pre-tax $7.9 million non-cash impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of a corporate aircraft held for sale to fair market value. The provision for income taxes was calculated at 40%, which approximates the Company's blended tax rate.

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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