Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.54, in-line with the analyst estimate of $0.54. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.83 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.84 billion.
Consolidated same store sales for the first quarter increased 2.4%
Current 2017 Outlook
The Company's current outlook for 2017 is based on current expectations and includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, 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.
- Second Quarter 2017
- Based on an estimated 112 million diluted shares outstanding, the Company currently anticipates reporting earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.98 to 1.03 in the second quarter of 2017. This is compared to earnings per diluted share of $0.82 in the second quarter of 2016.
- The Company has conducted a corporate reorganization to streamline its operations and reduce expense. In the second quarter, the Company expects to record a pre-tax charge of approximately $7 million for severance and other employee-related costs associated with the elimination of positions, primarily at the Company's Store Support Center.
- On a non-GAAP basis, the Company currently anticipates reporting earnings per diluted share in the range of $1.02 to 1.07 in the second quarter of 2017, excluding severance and other employee-related costs.
- Consolidated same store sales are currently expected to increase approximately 2 to 3% in the second quarter of 2017, as compared to a 2.8% increase in the second quarter of 2016.
- The Company expects to open 13 new DICK'S Sporting Goods stores in the second quarter of 2017. These openings include former TSA stores that the Company plans to convert to DICK'S Sporting Goods stores.
- Full Year 2017
- Based on an estimated 111 to 112 million diluted shares outstanding, the Company currently anticipates reporting earnings per diluted share in the range of $3.59 to 3.69, which includes approximately $0.05 per diluted share for the 53rd week. The Company's earnings per diluted share guidance includes the expectation of share repurchases to fully offset dilution in 2017. The Company reported earnings per diluted share of $2.56 for the 52 weeks ended January 28, 2017.
- The Company currently anticipates reporting non-GAAP earnings per diluted share in the range of $3.65 to 3.75. This excludes severance and other employee-related costs, as well as TSA conversion costs. The Company reported non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $3.12 for the 52 weeks ended January 28, 2017.
- Consolidated same store sales are currently expected to increase approximately 1 to 3% on a 52 week to 52 week comparative basis, compared to an increase of 3.5% in 2016.
- The Company expects to open approximately 43 new DICK'S Sporting Goods stores and relocate approximately six DICK'S Sporting Goods stores in 2017. The Company also expects to open approximately eight new Golf Galaxy stores, relocate one Golf Galaxy store and open eight new Field & Stream stores adjacent to new or relocated DICK'S Sporting Goods stores. These openings include former TSA and Golfsmith stores that the Company plans to convert to DICK'S Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy stores, respectively.
- Capital Expenditures
- In 2017, the Company anticipates capital expenditures to be approximately $350 million on a net basis and approximately $465 million on a gross basis. In 2016, capital expenditures were $242 million on a net basis and $422 million on a gross basis.
(Streets sees Q2 EPS of $1.00 and FY EPS of $3.74.)
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