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Foot Locker (FL) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
For the quarter ended April 2025, Foot Locker (FL) reported revenue of $1.79 billion, down 4.5% over the same period last year. EPS came in at -$0.07, compared to $0.22 in the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue represents a surprise of -1.77% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.83 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.07, the company has not delivered EPS surprise. While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health. Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance. Here is how Foot Locker performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Comparable store sales - YoY change: -2.6% versus the six-analyst average estimate of -0.3%. Number of stores - Champs Sports: 378 compared to the 370 average estimate based on four analysts. Number of stores - Total owned stores (EOP): 2,363 versus the three-analyst average estimate of 2,465. Number of stores - Foot Locker Canada: 81 compared to the 82 average estimate based on three analysts. Sales by banner and operating segment- North America- Kids Foot Locker: $183 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $181.05 million. Sales by banner and operating segment- North America- WSS: $160 million compared to the $159.48 million average estimate based on two analysts. Sales by banner and operating segment- North America- Total: $1.34 billion versus $1.35 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Sales by banner and operating segment- EMEA- Foot Locker: $346 million compared to the $390.11 million average estimate based on two analysts. Sales by banner and operating segment- North America- Champs Sports: $261 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $267.69 million. Sales by banner and operating segment- Asia Pacific- Foot Locker: $66 million versus $71.95 million estimated by two analysts on average. Sales by banner and operating segment- Asia Pacific- Atmos: $37 million compared to the $34.91 million average estimate based on two analysts. Sales: $1.79 billion compared to the $1.82 billion average estimate based on three analysts. View all Key Company Metrics for Foot Locker here>>>Shares of Foot Locker have returned +94.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +6.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Foot Locker, Inc. (FL) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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FOOT LOCKER, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS
• 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 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 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 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, 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. Contacts: Kate Fitzsimons Investor Relations ir@ Parrish Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher lparrish@ mediarelations@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Foot Locker IR
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15-05-2025
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Why Are Foot Locker (FL) Shares Soaring Today
Shares of footwear and apparel retailer Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) jumped 85.2% in the morning session after the company agreed to be acquired by DICK'S for an equity value of approximately $2.4 billion (enterprise value of $2.5 billion). The offer of $24 per share in cash or 0.1168 shares of DICK'S stock represented a substantial 66% premium over Foot Locker's average trading price for the previous 60 days. Is now the time to buy Foot Locker? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Foot Locker's shares are extremely volatile and have had 30 moves greater than 5% over the last year. But moves this big are rare even for Foot Locker and indicate this news significantly impacted the market's perception of the business. The biggest move we wrote about over the last year was 12 months ago when the stock gained 28.2% on the news that the company reported first-quarter results that blew past analysts' EPS expectations. While Comparable sales decreased, this was mostly driven by the continued repositioning of the Champs Sports banner. Core banners strengthened as Global Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker comparable sales increased 1.1%. Inventory levels improved, with merchandise inventories down 5.6%, indicating a better handle on stock management, which should potentially mitigate the risk of future markdowns. Guidance was likewise solid as its full-year earnings guidance exceeded Wall Street's estimates. In line with the company's retail strategy, Footlocker planned to open four more locations during the year, which could be a sign that the growth and turnaround strategy were working as planned. Zooming out, we think this was a fantastic quarter that should have shareholders cheering. Foot Locker is up 9.7% since the beginning of the year, but at $23.77 per share, it is still trading 27.9% below its 52-week high of $32.96 from August 2024. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Foot Locker's shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $935.15. Here at StockStory, we certainly understand the potential of thematic investing. Diverse winners from Microsoft (MSFT) to Alphabet (GOOG), Coca-Cola (KO) to Monster Beverage (MNST) could all have been identified as promising growth stories with a megatrend driving the growth. So, in that spirit, we've identified a relatively under-the-radar profitable growth stock benefiting from the rise of AI, available to you FREE via this link. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
