Kohl’s Corporation. Kohl’s Corporation reported results for the quarter and year-to-date period ended August 3, 2013
Kevin Mansell, Kohl's chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, “We are pleased with our progress in the second quarter. Sales improved significantly over the first quarter and our gross margin improved over last year. Expenses were well-managed and we ended the quarter with inventory per store up mid-single digits while funding our E-Commerce growth. I would like to thank each of our associates for their contribution to our results."
Dividend
On August 13, 2013, Kohl's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.35 per share. The dividend is payable September 25, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 11, 2013.
Store Update
Kohl’s ended the quarter with 1,155 stores in 49 states, compared with 1,134 stores at the same time last year. The Company opened nine new stores during the first quarter of 2013 and expects to open three new stores and remodel 30 stores in the Fall.
Earnings Guidance
The Company provided initial guidance for the fiscal quarter ending November 2, 2013 of $0.83 to $0.92 per diluted share. The guidance is based on total sales growth of 1 to 3 percent and comparable store sales growth of 0 to 2 percent. The Company also updated its annual earnings per share guidance from $4.15 - $4.45 to $4.15 to $4.35.
About Kohl's
Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl’s is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. With a commitment to environmental leadership, Kohl’s operates 1,155 stores in 49 states. In support of the communities it serves, Kohl’s has raised more than $231 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc.
