FOOT LOCKER, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS

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29-05-2025

• Total Sales Down 4.6% Year-over-Year and Comparable Sales Down 2.6%• GAAP EPS Loss of $3.81 and Non-GAAP EPS Loss of $0.07• Continued Store Modernization Efforts with 69 Refreshes• Launched New Champs Sports and Kids Foot Locker Mobile Apps
NEW YORK, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended May 3, 2025.
Mary Dillon, Chief Executive Officer said, "We are continuing to execute our Lace Up Plan strategies as we look forward to the successful completion of our transaction with DICK'S Sporting Goods. As we noted at the time we reported preliminary first quarter results, we experienced softer traffic trends globally that impacted our performance. During the quarter, we remained focused on the rollout of our Reimagined and Refresh programs to elevate our in-store experience, enhancing our digital offerings, deepening customer engagement through our FLX program and leveraging our strong brand partnerships to generate excitement for our customers. As we have executed these and other initiatives to further advance our strategy, our teams have also remained nimble to navigate the uncertain macroeconomic environment, including managing our promotional levels, inventories, and expenses and remaining disciplined with our cash flows."
First Quarter Results
Total sales were down 4.6%, to $1,788 million, as compared with sales of $1,874 million in the first quarter of 2024. Excluding the effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations, total sales for the first quarter decreased by 4.5%.
Comparable sales decreased by 2.6%, with comparable sales in the North American region decreasing by 0.5%. Comparable sales in the Company's international businesses decreased by 8.5%, led by softness in Foot Locker Europe. Please refer to the Sales by Banner table below for detailed sales performance by banner and region.
Gross margin decreased by 40 basis points as compared with the prior-year period. Merchandise margins decreased by 10 basis points, while occupancy as a percentage of sales increased by 30 basis points as compared to the prior-year period.
SG&A as a percentage of sales increased by 100 basis points as compared with the prior-year period, due to underlying deleverage on the sales decline and investments in technology which more than offset the cost optimization program and ongoing expense discipline. Compared to the prior year, SG&A dollars were down 0.7%.
Net loss was $363 million, as compared with net income of $8 million in the prior-year period. On a non-GAAP basis, net loss was $6 million for the first quarter, as compared with net income of $21 million in the corresponding prior-year period.
First quarter loss per share was $3.81, as compared with earnings per share of $0.09 in the first quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP loss was $0.07 per share in the first quarter, as compared with non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.22 in the corresponding prior-year period.
Non-GAAP net loss and net loss per share exclude non-cash impairment charges totaling $276 million and primarily reflect a $140 million charge related to a tradename and a goodwill impairment charge of $110 million. Additionally, the Company recorded a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets and deferred tax costs related to certain of the Company's European business totaling $124 million, which is excluded from non-GAAP results.See the tables below for the reconciliation of Non-GAAP measures.
Balance Sheet
At quarter-end, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $343 million, and total debt was $445 million.
As of May 3, 2025, the Company's merchandise inventories were $1,665 million, 0.4% higher than at the end of the first quarter last year. Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, merchandise inventories decreased by 0.7% as compared with the first quarter of last year.
Store Base Update
During the first quarter, the Company opened 9 new stores and closed 56 stores, including its stores that operated in South Korea, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Greece, and Romania. Also during the quarter, the Company remodeled or relocated 11 stores and refreshed 69 stores to our updated design standards, which incorporate key elements of our current brand design specifications.
As of May 3, 2025, the Company operated 2,363 stores in 20 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. In addition, 236 licensed stores were operating in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Our licensed operations include the Greece and Romania business that was sold to our license partner in April 2025.
Agreement to be Acquired by DICK'S
As previously announced on May 15, 2025, Foot Locker and DICK'S Sporting Goods have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which DICK'S will acquire Foot Locker.
In light of the pending transaction with DICK'S, Foot Locker will not be holding its previously scheduled conference call to discuss its first quarter 2025 results and will not be providing or updating previously issued financial guidance.
Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Other than statements of historical facts, all statements which address activities, events, or developments that the Company anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, but not limited to, such things as future capital expenditures, expansion, strategic plans, financial objectives, dividend payments, stock repurchases, financial outlook, and other such matters, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on many assumptions and factors, which are detailed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
These forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations and judgments and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond our control. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements herein include, but are not limited to, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of us or DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. ("DICK'S") to terminate the Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among us, DICK'S and a wholly owned subsidiary of DICK'S ("Merger Sub") pursuant to which, among other things, Merger Sub would be merged with and into us (the "Transaction"); the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against us, including with respect to the Transaction; the possibility that the Transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory or shareholder approvals or other conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all; reputational risk and potential adverse reactions of our customers, employees or other business partners; the diversion of our management's attention and time from ongoing business operations and opportunities due to the Transaction; and any other factors set forth in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 1, 2025, filed on March 27, 2025. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Foot Locker, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)Periods ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024
(In millions, except per share amounts)First Quarter2025
2024Sales$
1,788
$
1,874Other revenue
65Total revenue
1,7941,879
Cost of sales
1,2801,335Selling, general and administrative expenses
458461Depreciation and amortization
5151Impairment and other
27614(Loss) income from operations
(271)18
Interest expense, net
(2)(1)Other income (expense), net
3(4)(Loss) income before income taxes
(270)13Income tax expense
935Net (loss) income$
(363)
$
8
Diluted (loss) earnings per share$
(3.81)
$
0.09Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding
95.395.3Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to reporting the Company's financial results reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company reports certain financial results that differ from what is reported under GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures that will be presented will exclude (i) gains or losses related to our minority investments, (ii) impairments and other, and (iii) certain tax matters that we believe are nonrecurring or unusual in nature.
Certain financial measures are identified as non-GAAP, such as sales changes excluding foreign currency fluctuations, adjusted income before income taxes, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share. We present certain amounts as excluding the effects of foreign currency fluctuations, which are also considered non-GAAP measures. Where amounts are expressed as excluding the effects of foreign currency fluctuations, such changes are determined by translating all amounts in both years using the prior-year average foreign exchange rates. Presenting amounts on a constant currency basis is useful to investors because it enables them to better understand the changes in our business that are not related to currency movements.
These non-GAAP measures are presented because we believe they assist investors in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core business or affect comparability. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are useful in assessing our progress in achieving our long-term financial objectives and are consistent with how executive compensation is determined.
Foot Locker, Inc.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(unaudited)Periods ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024
(In millions, except per share amounts) We estimate the tax effect of all non-GAAP adjustments by applying a marginal tax rate to each item. The income tax items represent
the discrete amount that affected the period. The non-GAAP financial information is provided in addition, and not as an alternative, to
our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The various non-GAAP adjustments are summarized in the tables below.
Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results:First Quarter2025
2024Pre-tax (loss) income:
(Loss) income before income taxes$
(270)
$
13Pre-tax adjustments excluded from GAAP:Impairment and other (1)
27614Other income / expense (2)
(4)2Adjusted income before income taxes (non-GAAP)$
2
$
29
After-tax (loss) income:
Net (loss) income$
(363)
$
8After-tax adjustments excluded from GAAP:Impairment and other, net of income tax benefit of $39 and $3 million, respectively (1)
23711Other income / expense, net of income tax expense of $- and $- million, respectively (2)
(4)2Tax valuation allowance and deferred tax cost write off (3)
124—Adjusted net (loss) income (non-GAAP)$
(6)
$
21First Quarter2025
2024Earnings per share:
Diluted (loss) earnings per share$
(3.81)
$
0.09Diluted per share amounts excluded from GAAP:
Impairment and other (1)
2.480.11Other income / expense (2)
(0.05)0.02Tax valuation allowance and deferred tax cost write off (3)
1.31—Adjusted diluted (loss) earnings per share (non-GAAP)$
(0.07)
$
0.22
Notes on Non-GAAP Adjustments:(1)
Included in the first quarter of 2025 impairment and other caption were non-cash impairment charges of $140 million to write down the WSS tradename and $110 million of goodwill, as a result of a triggering event due to a reduction in the Company's stock price and resulting market capitalization, coupled with general macroeconomic factors. Additionally, the Company recorded $15 million in non-cash impairment charges of long-lived assets and right-of-use assets. In connection with the previously announced global headquarters relocation and the shutdown of the businesses in South Korea, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, we recorded accelerated tenancy and lease termination charges of $8 million. The Company has closed all stores operating in those regions as it focuses on improving the overall results of its international operations. Finally, the Company recorded $3 million of reorganization costs primarily related to the announced closure and relocation of the Company's global headquarters and the shutdown costs.For the first quarter of 2024, impairment and other included a loss accrual for legal claims of $7 million and a $7 million impairment of long-lived assets and right-of-use assets related to the Company's decision to no longer operate, and to sublease, one of its larger underperforming stores in Europe.
Foot Locker, Inc.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(unaudited)Periods ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024
(In millions, except per share amounts)Notes on Non-GAAP Adjustments (continued):(2)
For the first quarter of 2025, other expense / income included a $5 million gain on the sale of the Greece and Romania businesses, partially offset by $1 million of our share of losses related to equity method investments.For the first quarter of 2024, other income / expense consisted of $2 million of our share of losses related to equity method investments.
(3)
In the first quarter of 2025, it was determined that due to recent weakness in market conditions, the ability to utilize the entirety of our European deferred tax asset was less likely than prior periods. Accordingly, the Company recorded a $117 million valuation allowance on all the deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards and deferred interest deductions related to certain of the Company's European business. The Company will continue to monitor the recoverability of deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis. Additionally, in connection with this assessment, the Company wrote off certain deferred tax costs of $7 million.
Foot Locker, Inc.
Sales by Banner
(unaudited)Periods ended May 3, 2025 and May 4, 2024
(In millions)First Quarter2025
2024
ConstantCurrencies
Comparable SalesFoot Locker$
735
$
759(2.6)
%
(0.9)
%
Champs Sports
261267(2.2)0.5Kids Foot Locker
183183—3.4WSS
160160—(4.6)North America
1,3391,369(1.9)(0.5)EMEA
346394(13.2)(10.2)Foot Locker
6672(4.2)(0.8)atmos
3739(7.7)(6.4)Asia Pacific
103111(5.4)(2.8)Total$
1,788
$
1,874(4.5)
%
(2.6)
%
Foot Locker, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
(In millions)May 3,
May 4,2025
2024ASSETSCurrent assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$
343
$
282Merchandise inventories
1,6651,659Other current assets
359414
2,3672,355Property and equipment, net
908910Operating lease right-of-use assets
2,0992,175Deferred taxes
41114Goodwill
661760Other intangible assets, net
230392Minority investments
115150Other assets
13791$
6,558
$
6,947
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYCurrent liabilities:
Accounts payable$
504
$
515Accrued and other liabilities
433389Current portion of long-term debt and obligations under finance leases
55Current portion of lease obligations
499496
1,4411,405Long-term debt and obligations under finance leases
440441Long-term lease obligations
1,8901,984Other liabilities
179231Total liabilities
3,9504,061Total shareholders' equity
2,6082,886$
6,558
$
6,947
Foot Locker, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
(In millions)Thirteen weeks endedMay 3,
May 4,($ in millions)2025
2024From operating activities:
Net (loss) income$
(363)
$
8Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash from operating activities:
Tradename intangible asset impairment
140—Impairment of goodwill
110—Deferred income taxes
69(5)Depreciation and amortization
5151Impairment of long-lived assets and right-of-use assets
237Share-based compensation expense
66Gain on sales of businesses
(5)—Change in assets and liabilities:
Merchandise inventories
(110)(158)Accounts payable
118151Accrued and other liabilities
—(3)Pension contribution
(20)—Other, net
(22)1Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
(3)58From investing activities:
Capital expenditures
(58)(76)Proceeds from sales of businesses
6—Net cash used in investing activities
(52)(76)From financing activities:
Shares of common stock repurchased to satisfy tax withholding obligations
(2)(4)Payment of obligations under finance leases
(2)(2)Proceeds from exercise of stock options
—5Net cash used in financing activities
(4)(1)Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
42Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
(55)(17)Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year
430334Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$
375
$
317
Foot Locker, Inc.Store Count and Square Footage
(unaudited)Store activity is as follows:February 1,
May 3,
Relocations/2025
Opened
Closed
2025
RemodelsFoot Locker U.S.
677—1266520Foot Locker Canada
84—3811Champs Sports
383163781Kids Foot Locker
369—53642WSS
15111151—Footaction
1——1—North America
1,6652271,64024EMEA (1)
60871859739Foot Locker Pacific
96——9616Foot Locker Asia
11—11——atmos
30——301Asia Pacific
137—1112617Total
2,4109562,36380
Selling and gross square footage are as follows:May 4, 2024
May 3, 2025(in thousands)Selling
Gross
Selling
GrossFoot Locker U.S.
2,3864,0492,3053,902Foot Locker Canada
257423254416Champs Sports
1,5082,3731,4432,274Kids Foot Locker
7761,2957451,258WSS
1,4581,7571,5781,900Footaction
3636North America
6,3889,9036,3289,756EMEA (1)
1,2102,4591,1592,378Foot Locker Pacific
246371254381Foot Locker Asia
5298--atmos
28482847Asia Pacific
326517282428Total
7,92412,8797,76912,562(1)
Includes 7 Kids Foot Locker stores, and the related square footage, operating in Europe for both February 1, 2025 and May 3, 2025.
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Investor Relations
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