Hibbett Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2022 Results
Hibbett, Inc. (HIBB) reported a 1.0% decline in Q4 comparable sales but a 17.4% increase for the full year versus Fiscal 2021. Net sales for Q4 rose 1.7% to $383.3 million, while full-year net sales increased 19.1% to $1.69 billion. Fourth quarter diluted EPS was $1.25, down from $1.39 a year earlier. The company anticipates flat sales in Fiscal 2023, with negative comp sales expected in the low-single digits. Gross margin is projected to decline by 130-160 basis points due to supply chain challenges and inflation.
- Full year comparable sales increased 17.4%, reflecting strong growth.
- Net income for the full year rose to $174.3 million, or $11.19 per diluted share, compared to $74.3 million, or $4.36 per share the prior year.
- E-commerce sales grew 89% over two years, demonstrating significant online sales strength.
- Fourth quarter comparable sales declined by 1.0%, indicating potential challenges in demand.
- Gross margin fell to 35.1% in Q4 from 37.1% a year earlier, affected by higher costs and promotional activity.
- The outlook for Fiscal 2023 suggests negative low-single-digit comp sales, indicating a challenging year ahead.
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Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022 Comp Sales Decline
1.0% Versus Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2021; Two-Year Comp Sales Increase of20.7% -
Full Year Comp Sales Increase
17.4% Versus Fiscal 2021; Two-Year Comp Sales Increase of43.7% -
Fourth Quarter Diluted EPS of
; Full Year Diluted EPS of$1.25 $11.19
Fourth Quarter Results
Net sales for the 13-weeks ended
Brick and mortar comparable sales decreased
Gross margin was
Store operating, selling and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percent of net sales were
Net income for the 13-weeks ended
During the fourth quarter, we opened 12 new stores and closed two stores, bringing the store base to 1,096 in 35 states as of
We ended the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2022 with
Inventory at the end of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2022, was
Capital expenditures during the 13-weeks ended
During the 13-weeks ended
Fiscal Year Results
Net sales for the 52-weeks ended
Gross margin was
SG&A expenses, including goodwill impairment in the prior year, were
Net income for the 52-weeks ended
During Fiscal 2022, we opened 36 new stores (which included one Sports Additions store rebranded as a Hibbett store) and closed seven stores. Store closures were composed of underperforming stores and one rebranded store.
Capital expenditures during the 52-weeks ended
During the 52-weeks ended
Full Year Fiscal 2023 Outlook
We expect to face a number of business and economic challenges in the 52-weeks ending
Considering the factors noted above, we are providing an overview of our estimated GAAP results for Fiscal 2023. Additional commentary and insight will be provided at our upcoming fourth quarter and full year investor call.
Sales Guidance
- Total net sales are expected to be relatively flat in dollars compared to our Fiscal 2022 results. This implies comparable sales are expected to be in the negative low-single digits for the full year. Brick and mortar comp sales are expected to be in the negative low-single digit range while e-commerce revenue is anticipated to be in the positive mid-single digit range.
- It is anticipated that comparable sales will be in the negative low-teen range in the first half of the year with an expectation of positive high-single digit comp sales in the second half of the year. Sales forecasts are based on assumptions that as the year progresses, supply chain constraints ease, timing of inventory receipts becomes more consistent and predictable and our overall inventory position strengthens.
- Net new store growth is expected to be in the range of 30 to 40 stores with new units relatively evenly spread throughout the year.
Additional Guidance
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As a result of ongoing supply chain challenges, a higher mix of e-commerce sales, an increased promotional environment, inflationary pressures and some deleverage of store occupancy costs, gross margin as a percent of net sales is anticipated to decline by approximately 130 to 160 basis points compared to Fiscal 2022 results. This expected full year gross margin range of
36.6% to36.9% as a percent of net sales is above pre-pandemic levels. We expect gross margin results in comparison to the prior year will become more favorable as the year progresses. -
SG&A as a percent of net sales is expected to increase by 70 to 100 basis points in comparison to Fiscal 2022 results due to wage inflation, deleverage of fixed costs driven by relatively flat sales expectations and annualization of back-office infrastructure investments in Fiscal 2022. The expected full year SG&A expense range of
23.3% to23.6% as a percent of net sales is below pre-pandemic levels. We expect the year-over-year quarterly SG&A comparisons will become less challenging in the back half of the year due to an expectation of an improving inventory and sales environment. - Operating profit is expected to be in the low double-digit range as a percent of sales, also above pre-pandemic levels.
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Diluted earnings per share are anticipated to be in the range of
-$9.75 using an estimated full year tax rate of$10.50 24.5% and an estimated weighted average diluted share count of 13.5 million. -
Capital expenditures are anticipated to be in the range of
to$60 with a focus on new store growth, remodels and additional technology and infrastructure investments.$70 million dollars - Our capital allocation strategy continues to include share repurchases and recurring quarterly dividends in addition to the capital expenditures noted above.
Non-GAAP results are not expected to materially differ from GAAP results.
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About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures for both the 13-weeks and 52-weeks ended
While our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures as a tool to enhance their ability to assess certain aspects of our financial performance, our management does not consider these measures to be a substitute for, or superior to, the information provided by GAAP financial statements. Consistent with this approach, we believe that disclosing non-GAAP financial measures to the readers of our financial statements provides such readers with useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP financial statements, allows for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. It should be noted as well that our non-GAAP information may be different from the non-GAAP information provided by other companies.
For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measure prepared in accordance with GAAP, please see the sections titled “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation” that accompany this press release.
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 Fiscal 2023 outlook, future capital expenditures, expansion, strategic plans, financial objectives, dividend payments, stock repurchases, growth of the Company’s business and operations, including future cash flows, revenues, and earnings, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, our effective tax rate and other such matters, are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect our current views about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and changes in circumstances that may cause events or our actual activities or results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future events, results, actions, levels of activity, or performance or achievements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: changes in general economic or market conditions that could affect overall consumer spending or our industry; changes to the financial health of our customers; our ability to successfully execute our long-term strategies; our ability to effectively drive operational efficiency in our business; the potential impact of new trade, tariff and tax regulations on our profitability; our ability to effectively develop and launch new, innovative and updated products; our ability to accurately forecast consumer demand for our products and manage our inventory in response to changing demands; increased competition causing us to lose market share or reduce the prices of our products or to increase significantly our marketing efforts; the impact of public health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, or other significant or catastrophic events such as extreme weather, natural disasters or climate change; fluctuations in the costs of our products; acceleration of costs associated with the protection of the health of our employees and customers; loss of key suppliers or manufacturers or failure of our suppliers or manufacturers to produce or deliver our products in a timely or cost-effective manner, including due to port disruptions; our ability to accurately anticipate and respond to seasonal or quarterly fluctuations in our operating results; our ability to successfully manage or realize expected results from an acquisition, and other significant investments or capital expenditures; the availability, integration and effective operation of information systems and other technology, as well as any potential interruption of such systems or technology; risks related to data security or privacy breaches; our ability to raise additional capital required to grow our business on terms acceptable to us; our potential exposure to litigation and other proceedings; and our ability to attract key talent and retain the services of our senior management and key employees.
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. For additional discussion on risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” disclosed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
HIBBETT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) |
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13-Weeks Ended |
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52-Weeks Ended |
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% to
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% to
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% to
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% to
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Net sales |
$ |
383,348 |
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$ |
376,830 |
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$ |
1,691,184 |
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$ |
1,419,657 |
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Cost of goods sold |
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248,751 |
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64.9 |
% |
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|
237,123 |
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62.9 |
% |
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1,044,777 |
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61.8 |
% |
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915,169 |
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64.5 |
% |
Gross margin |
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134,597 |
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35.1 |
% |
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|
139,707 |
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37.1 |
% |
|
|
646,407 |
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38.2 |
% |
|
|
504,488 |
|
35.5 |
% |
Store operating, selling and administrative expenses |
|
101,086 |
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26.4 |
% |
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|
101,017 |
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26.8 |
% |
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|
382,414 |
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22.6 |
% |
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356,856 |
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25.1 |
% |
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— |
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— |
% |
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— |
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— |
% |
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— |
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— |
% |
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19,661 |
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1.4 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization |
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10,408 |
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2.7 |
% |
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|
7,688 |
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2.0 |
% |
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|
35,827 |
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2.1 |
% |
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29,583 |
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2.1 |
% |
Operating income |
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23,103 |
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6.0 |
% |
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|
31,002 |
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8.2 |
% |
|
|
228,166 |
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13.5 |
% |
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98,388 |
|
6.9 |
% |
Interest expense, net |
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(83 |
) |
— |
% |
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(28 |
) |
— |
% |
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|
(274 |
) |
— |
% |
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|
(436 |
) |
— |
% |
Income before provision for income taxes |
|
23,020 |
|
6.0 |
% |
|
|
30,974 |
|
8.2 |
% |
|
|
227,892 |
|
13.5 |
% |
|
|
97,952 |
|
6.9 |
% |
Provision for income taxes |
|
5,361 |
|
1.4 |
% |
|
|
7,042 |
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1.9 |
% |
|
|
53,579 |
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3.2 |
% |
|
|
23,686 |
|
1.7 |
% |
Net income |
$ |
17,659 |
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4.6 |
% |
|
$ |
23,932 |
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6.4 |
% |
|
$ |
174,313 |
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10.3 |
% |
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$ |
74,266 |
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5.2 |
% |
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Basic earnings per share |
$ |
1.30 |
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$ |
1.45 |
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$ |
11.63 |
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$ |
4.49 |
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Diluted earnings per share |
$ |
1.25 |
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$ |
1.39 |
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$ |
11.19 |
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$ |
4.36 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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13,594 |
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16,534 |
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14,993 |
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16,547 |
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Diluted |
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14,083 |
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17,203 |
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15,582 |
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17,037 |
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Percentages may not foot due to rounding. |
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HIBBETT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Dollars in thousands) |
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Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
17,054 |
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$ |
209,290 |
Inventories, net |
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221,219 |
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202,038 |
Other current assets |
|
38,741 |
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|
28,472 |
Total current assets |
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277,014 |
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439,800 |
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Property and equipment, net |
|
145,967 |
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|
107,159 |
Operating right-of-use assets |
|
243,751 |
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216,224 |
Finance right-of-use assets |
|
2,186 |
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|
3,285 |
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Tradename intangible asset |
|
23,500 |
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|
23,500 |
Deferred income taxes, net |
|
7,187 |
|
|
14,625 |
Other assets, net |
|
3,612 |
|
|
3,573 |
Total assets |
$ |
703,217 |
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$ |
808,166 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Investment |
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Accounts payable |
$ |
85,647 |
|
$ |
107,215 |
Operating lease obligations |
|
68,521 |
|
|
58,613 |
Finance lease obligations |
|
975 |
|
|
956 |
Other accrued expenses |
|
39,721 |
|
|
58,536 |
Total current liabilities |
|
194,864 |
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|
225,320 |
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Long-term operating lease obligations |
|
212,349 |
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|
186,133 |
long-term finance lease obligations |
|
1,427 |
|
|
2,599 |
Other noncurrent liabilities |
|
3,062 |
|
|
3,078 |
Stockholders’ investment |
|
291,515 |
|
|
391,036 |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ investment |
$ |
703,217 |
|
$ |
808,166 |
HIBBETT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Supplemental Information (Unaudited) |
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13-Weeks Ended |
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52-Weeks Ended |
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Sales Information |
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Net sales increase |
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1.7 |
% |
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20.4 |
% |
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19.1 |
% |
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19.9 |
% |
Comparable sales (decrease) increase |
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(1.0 |
)% |
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21.9 |
% |
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17.4 |
% |
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22.2 |
% |
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Store Count Information |
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Beginning of period |
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1,086 |
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1,074 |
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1,067 |
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1,081 |
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New stores opened |
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12 |
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14 |
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36 |
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28 |
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Stores closed |
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(2 |
) |
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(21 |
) |
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(7 |
) |
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(42 |
) |
End of period |
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1,096 |
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1,067 |
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1,096 |
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1,067 |
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Estimated square footage at end of period (in thousands) |
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6,198 |
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6,022 |
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Balance Sheet Information |
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Average inventory per store (in thousands) |
$ |
202 |
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$ |
189 |
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Share Repurchase Information |
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Shares purchased under our stock repurchase program |
|
416,891 |
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|
150,318 |
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|
3,370,751 |
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|
578,336 |
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Cost (in thousands) |
$ |
29,500 |
|
|
$ |
6,969 |
|
|
$ |
267,826 |
|
|
$ |
16,718 |
|
Settlement of net share equity awards |
|
850 |
|
|
|
7,493 |
|
|
|
46,095 |
|
|
|
42,449 |
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Cost (in thousands) |
$ |
80 |
|
|
$ |
414 |
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|
$ |
3,257 |
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|
$ |
897 |
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HIBBETT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) |
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13-Weeks Ended |
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GAAP Basis
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Acquisition(1) |
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COVID-19(2) |
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Non-GAAP Basis
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% to
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Cost of goods sold |
$ |
237,123 |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
237,123 |
62.9 |
% |
Gross margin |
$ |
139,707 |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
139,707 |
37.1 |
% |
SG&A expenses |
$ |
101,017 |
|
$ |
229 |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
100,788 |
26.7 |
% |
Operating Income |
$ |
31,002 |
|
$ |
229 |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
31,231 |
8.3 |
% |
Provision for income taxes |
$ |
7,042 |
|
$ |
52 |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
7,094 |
1.9 |
% |
Net income |
$ |
23,932 |
|
$ |
177 |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
24,109 |
6.4 |
% |
Diluted earnings per share |
$ |
1.39 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
1.40 |
|
(1) Excluded acquisition amounts during the 13-weeks ended |
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(2) There were no excluded amounts related to the COVID-19 pandemic during the 13-weeks ended |
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52-Weeks Ended |
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GAAP Basis
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Acquisition(1) |
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COVID-19(2) |
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Non-GAAP Basis (As Adjusted) |
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% to
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Cost of goods sold |
$ |
915,169 |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
3,043 |
|
$ |
912,126 |
64.2 |
% |
Gross margin |
$ |
504,488 |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
3,043 |
|
$ |
507,531 |
35.8 |
% |
SG&A expenses |
$ |
356,856 |
|
$ |
4,608 |
|
$ |
15,743 |
|
$ |
336,505 |
23.7 |
% |
|
$ |
19,661 |
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
19,661 |
|
$ |
— |
— |
% |
Operating income |
$ |
98,388 |
|
$ |
4,608 |
|
$ |
38,447 |
|
$ |
141,443 |
10.0 |
% |
Provision for income taxes |
$ |
23,686 |
|
$ |
1,394 |
|
$ |
11,645 |
|
$ |
36,725 |
2.6 |
% |
Net income |
$ |
74,266 |
|
$ |
3,214 |
|
$ |
26,802 |
|
$ |
104,282 |
7.3 |
% |
Diluted earnings per share |
$ |
4.36 |
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
$ |
1.57 |
|
$ |
6.12 |
|
(1) Excluded acquisition amounts during the 52-weeks ended |
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(2) Excluded amounts during the 52-weeks ended |
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