Dick's Sporting Goods(US:DKS)2025-06-09 21:03Financial Outlook - The company has reaffirmed its full year outlook for 2025, expecting comparable sales growth in the range of 1% to 3% and earnings per diluted share between $13.80 and $14.40[51]. - The macroeconomic environment remains dynamic, influenced by elevated interest rates and inflationary pressures, which could impact consumer discretionary spending[49]. - The company is well-positioned for long-term growth despite the complex macroeconomic environment[50]. Acquisition and Merger - The company announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Foot Locker for a total equity value of approximately $2.4 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $2.5 billion[47]. - A definitive merger agreement was entered into to acquire Foot Locker, with shareholders to receive either $24.00 in cash or 0.1168 shares of DICK'S common stock per share[70]. - Foot Locker delivered sales of $8 billion in fiscal 2024 and operates approximately 2,400 retail stores across 20 countries[47]. - The company anticipates the acquisition will deliver between $100 to $125 million in cost synergies in the medium-term through procurement and direct sourcing efficiencies[48]. Sales and Income Performance - Net sales increased by 5.2% to $3.17 billion in the current quarter, with comparable sales rising by 4.5%[57]. - Net income for the current quarter was $264.3 million, or $3.24 per diluted share, down from $275.3 million, or $3.30 per diluted share, in the prior year[57]. - Gross profit increased to $1.17 billion, with a gross profit margin improvement of 41 basis points[63]. Expenses and Financial Management - Selling, general and administrative expenses are expected to deleverage in fiscal 2025 due to strategic investments in digital, in-store, and marketing initiatives[54]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses rose by 5.7% to $785.5 million, increasing as a percentage of net sales by 11 basis points[64]. - The effective tax rate increased to 24.0% from 19.6% in the prior year quarter[67]. - The company has $1.0 billion in cash on hand and a $1.6 billion Credit Facility available[68]. Capital Expenditures and Investments - Capital expenditures for the quarter totaled $264.7 million, focusing on omni-channel platform development and store investments[75]. - The company anticipates fiscal 2025 capital expenditures of approximately $1.0 billion, focusing on store growth, relocations, and improvements[76]. - The company plans to open approximately 16 DICK'S House of Sport locations in 2025 and expects to have between 75 to 100 locations by the end of 2027[76]. - The company expects approximately 70% of its 2025 store openings to be relocations or remodels, increasing square footage by approximately 2% to 3%[76]. Shareholder Returns - The company repurchased 1.4 million shares for a total of $298.7 million under a $2.0 billion share repurchase program[57]. - During the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, the company repurchased 1.4 million shares at a cost of $298.7 million, with $212.9 million remaining under the share repurchase program[77]. - The company paid $99.9 million in dividends during the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.2125 per share payable on June 27, 2025[79]. - Future share repurchase programs will depend on future earnings, cash flows, and financial requirements[78]. Cash Flow and Financing Activities - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $53.7 million to $178.046 million for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, compared to the prior year[82]. - Cash used in investing activities increased by $227.7 million to $385.693 million for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, primarily due to investments in new stores and a distribution facility[84]. - Cash used in financing activities increased by $220.9 million to $446.729 million for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, mainly due to higher share repurchases[85]. - Liabilities associated with supply chain financing arrangements were $58.4 million as of May 3, 2025[81].