Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results
On June 5, 2024, Ollie's Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ: OLLI) announced its Q1 fiscal 2024 results. Total net sales rose 10.8% to $508.8 million, and comparable store sales increased by 3.0%. The company opened 4 new stores, bringing the total to 516. Operating income grew by 46.6% to $56.5 million, with an operating margin of 11.1%. Net income surged 49.6% to $46.3 million ($0.75 per share). Adjusted net income increased by 47.0% to $45.2 million ($0.73 per share). Adjusted EBITDA rose 40.3% to $69.4 million. The company's financial outlook for fiscal 2024 has been raised, forecasting net sales between $2.257 and $2.277 billion and adjusted net income per share between $3.18 and $3.28. Ollie's also announced several executive promotions, including the transition of John Swygert to Executive Chairman in early 2025 and the promotion of Eric van der Valk to CEO.
- Total net sales increased 10.8% to $508.8 million.
- Comparable store sales increased 3.0%.
- Operating income rose 46.6% to $56.5 million.
- Operating margin improved to 11.1%.
- Net income surged 49.6% to $46.3 million.
- Earnings per share increased 50.0% to $0.75.
- Adjusted net income increased 47.0% to $45.2 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 40.3% to $69.4 million.
- Cash and equivalents stood at $341.5 million.
- No outstanding borrowings under the $100 million credit facility.
- Raising fiscal 2024 sales and earnings outlook.
- New fiscal 2024 net sales forecast between $2.257 and $2.277 billion.
- Adjusted net income per share outlook increased to $3.18-$3.28.
- Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 9.3% to $142.4 million.
- Inventory levels grew 5.9% to $527.5 million, potentially indicating excess stock.
- Capital expenditures rose to $26.9 million, driven by new distribution center development and store remodeling.
- Invested $25.0 million in share repurchases, reducing cash reserves.
Insights
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet’s financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 showcase significant growth across multiple key financial metrics. Total net sales increased by
Notably, the company's EPS increased by
On the balance sheet front, cash and cash equivalents rose to
The overall financial health is further evidenced by an increase in adjusted EBITDA by
From an investor's perspective, the raised fiscal year sales and earnings outlook points to continued confidence in the growth trajectory. However, investors should monitor the sustainability of these growth rates amid economic uncertainties.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet’s results reflect a solid performance in a challenging retail environment. The comparable store sales increase of
The company's expansion strategy is visible with the addition of 4 new stores during the quarter, taking the total to 516 stores. This represents a year-over-year store count increase of
Further, the acquisition of eleven former 99 Cents Only Stores locations indicates strategic expansion into key markets, which could drive future revenue growth. This acquisition, funded by cash on hand, underlines a prudent use of available capital to fuel growth.
With the company’s unique value proposition of offering branded merchandise at prices 20 to 70 percent below traditional stores, it is well-positioned to attract cost-conscious shoppers. This model appears to be resonating with consumers, as evidenced by the company’s sales performance and raised fiscal outlook.
Investors should note the potential long-term benefits of the new distribution center in Princeton, IL, which could enhance operational efficiency and support further expansion.
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~ Earnings per Share increased
~ Adjusted Earnings per Share increased
~ Raising Fiscal Year Sales and Earnings Outlook ~
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLLI) (the “Company”) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended May 4, 2024.
First Quarter Summary:
- Total net sales increased
10.8% to$508.8 million . - Comparable store sales increased
3.0% from the prior year increase of4.5% . - The Company opened 4 new stores, ending the quarter with 516 stores in 30 states, a year-over-year increase in store count of
8.4% . - Operating income increased
46.6% to$56.5 million and operating margin increased 270 basis points to11.1% . - Net income increased
49.6% to$46.3 million or$0.75 per diluted share. - Adjusted net income(1) increased
47.0% to$45.2 million , or$0.73 per diluted share. - Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased
40.3% to$69.4 million and adjusted EBITDA margin(1) increased 280 basis points to13.6% .
(1) As used throughout this release, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are not measures recognized under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Please see the accompanying financial tables which reconcile our comparable GAAP measures to these non-GAAP measures.
John Swygert, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are extremely pleased with our performance this quarter. Our team is executing at a very high level, offering amazing deals to our customers, delivering consistent financial results, and investing in future growth. Our first quarter comparable store sales, total revenue, gross margin, and expenses were all better than expected, demonstrating the strength of our business. Consumers clearly remain under pressure and are seeking value in their purchases. Our unique business model is delivering exceptional values on the branded merchandise that our customers want and need, at prices 20 to 70 percent below the fancy stores. Everyone loves a Bargain and Bargain is our middle name.”
First Quarter Results
Net sales increased
Gross profit increased
Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased
Operating income increased
Net income increased
Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights
The Company's cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments were
During the first quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company invested
Inventories as of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2024 increased
Capital expenditures were
Subsequent to the first quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire eleven former 99 Cents Only Stores locations for
Fiscal 2024 Outlook
Our outlook for the fiscal year ending February 1, 2025 (“fiscal 2024”) reflects a 52 week year versus 53 weeks in fiscal 2023. The Company is raising its sales and earnings outlook for fiscal 2024. A comparison of new and previous outlook figures is contained in the table below:
| New | Previous | |||
| New store openings, net(1) | 48 | 48 | ||
| Net sales | ||||
| Comparable store sales increase | ||||
| Gross margin | ||||
| Operating income | ||||
| Adjusted net income(2) | ||||
| Adjusted net income per diluted share(2) | ||||
| Annual effective tax rate (excludes excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation) | ||||
| Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 62 million | 62 million | ||
| Capital expenditures(3) | ||||
| (1) Includes 50 planned new store openings and 2 closures where the Company chose not to renew the leases. | ||||
| (2) The guidance ranges as provided for adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share exclude the excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation as the Company cannot predict such estimates without unreasonable effort. | ||||
| (3) Excludes | ||||
Executive Promotions and Appointments as Part of Anticipated Leadership Succession
In a separate press release issued today, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet announced a number of executive promotions, appointments, and anticipated changes as part of the Company’s succession plan, including:
- The transition of John Swygert to Executive Chairman in early 2025
- The promotion of Eric van der Valk to the role of President, effective immediately, and to Chief Executive Officer in early 2025
- The promotion of Robert Helm to Executive Vice President, effective immediately
- The hiring and appointment of Chris Zender as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective June 17, 2024
Conference Call Information
A conference call to discuss first quarter fiscal 2024 financial results is scheduled for today, June 5, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the live conference call, please pre-register here. Registrants will receive a confirmation with dial-in instructions. Interested parties can also listen to a live webcast or replay of the conference call by logging on to the Investor Relations section on the Company’s website at http://investors.ollies.us/. A replay of the conference call webcast will be available at the investor relations website for one year.
About Ollie’s
We are America’s largest retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory, offering Real Brands and Real Bargain prices®! We offer extreme value on brand name products in a variety of departments, including housewares, food, books and stationery, bed and bath, floor coverings, toys, health and beauty aids, and more. We currently operate 518 stores in 30 states and growing! For more information, visit www.ollies.us
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “could,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “likely,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “continues,” “projects” and similar references to future periods, or by the inclusion of forecasts or projections, the outlook for the Company’s future business, prospects, financial performance, including our fiscal 2024 business outlook or financial guidance, and industry outlook. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, capital market conditions, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions, including, but not limited to, supply chain challenges, legislation, national trade policy, and the following: our failure to adequately procure and manage our inventory, anticipate consumer demand or achieve favorable product margins; changes in consumer confidence and spending; risks associated with our status as a “brick and mortar” only retailer; risks associated with intense competition; our failure to open new profitable stores, or successfully enter new markets, on a timely basis or at all; fluctuations in comparable store sales and results of operations, including on a quarterly basis; factors such as inflation, cost increases and energy prices; the risks associated with doing business with international manufacturers and suppliers including, but not limited to, potential increases in tariffs on imported goods; our inability to operate our stores due to civil unrest and related protests or disturbances; our failure to properly hire and to retain key personnel and other qualified personnel; changes in market levels of wages; risks associated with cybersecurity events and the timely and effective deployment, protection and defense of computer networks and other electronic systems, including email; our inability to obtain favorable lease terms for our properties; the failure to timely acquire, develop, open, and operate, or the loss of, or disruption or interruption in the operations of, any of our centralized distribution centers; risks associated with our lack of operations in the growing online retail marketplace; risks associated with litigation, the expense of defense, and potential for adverse outcomes; our inability to successfully develop or implement our marketing, advertising and promotional efforts; the seasonal nature of our business; risks associated with natural disasters, whether or not caused by climate change; outbreak of viruses, global health epidemics, pandemics, or widespread illness; changes in government regulations, procedures and requirements; and our ability to service indebtedness and to comply with our financial covenants together with each of the other factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Ollie’s undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our public announcements and SEC filings.
Investor Contact:
John Rouleau
ICR
John.Rouleau@icrinc.com
Media Contact:
Tom Kuypers
Senior Vice President – Marketing & Advertising
717-657-2300
tkuypers@ollies.us
| Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (In thousands except for per share amounts) (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Thirteen weeks ended | |||||||
| May 4, | April 29, | ||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Condensed consolidated statements of income data: | |||||||
| Net sales | $ | 508,818 | $ | 459,154 | |||
| Cost of sales | 299,460 | 280,583 | |||||
| Gross profit | 209,358 | 178,571 | |||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 142,419 | 130,268 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 7,716 | 6,483 | |||||
| Pre-opening expenses | 2,726 | 3,281 | |||||
| Operating income | 56,497 | 38,539 | |||||
| Interest (income), net | (4,301 | ) | (2,675 | ) | |||
| Income before income taxes | 60,798 | 41,214 | |||||
| Income tax expense | 14,456 | 10,234 | |||||
| Net income | $ | 46,342 | $ | 30,980 | |||
| Earnings per common share: | |||||||
| Basic | |||||||
| Diluted | |||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||
| Basic | 61,380 | 61,970 | |||||
| Diluted | 61,739 | 62,207 | |||||
| Percentage of net sales (1): | |||||||
| Net sales | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||
| Cost of sales | 58.9 | 61.1 | |||||
| Gross profit | 41.1 | 38.9 | |||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 28.0 | 28.4 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 1.5 | 1.4 | |||||
| Pre-opening expenses | 0.5 | 0.7 | |||||
| Operating income | 11.1 | 8.4 | |||||
| Interest (income), net | (0.8 | ) | (0.6 | ) | |||
| Income before income taxes | 11.9 | 9.0 | |||||
| Income tax expense | 2.8 | 2.2 | |||||
| Net income | 9.1 | % | 6.7 | % | |||
| (1) Components may not add to totals due to rounding. | |||||||
| Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. | |||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||||||
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| May 4, | April 29, | ||||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 212,250 | $ | 134,959 | |||
| Short-term investments | 129,250 | 140,530 | |||||
| Accounts receivable | 916 | 985 | |||||
| Inventories | 527,469 | 497,988 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 8,897 | 8,806 | |||||
| Total current assets | 878,782 | 783,268 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net | 282,669 | 187,030 | |||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 472,525 | 443,153 | |||||
| Goodwill | 444,850 | 444,850 | |||||
| Trade name | 230,559 | 230,559 | |||||
| Other assets | 2,083 | 2,178 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,311,468 | $ | 2,091,038 | |||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | $ | 599 | $ | 519 | |||
| Accounts payable | 103,495 | 99,554 | |||||
| Income taxes payable | 29,227 | 12,476 | |||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 89,607 | 89,528 | |||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 87,864 | 76,136 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 310,792 | 278,213 | |||||
| Revolving credit facility | - | - | |||||
| Long-term debt | 1,077 | 946 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | 71,628 | 71,132 | |||||
| Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities | 395,547 | 356,791 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 779,044 | 707,082 | |||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||
| Common stock | 67 | 67 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 697,816 | 680,881 | |||||
| Retained earnings | 1,214,293 | 1,017,492 | |||||
| Treasury - common stock | (379,752 | ) | (314,484 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 1,532,424 | 1,383,956 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 2,311,468 | $ | 2,091,038 | |||
| Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Thirteen weeks ended | |||||||
| May 4, | April 29, | ||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 40,184 | $ | 35,872 | |||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (68,515 | ) | (99,311 | ) | |||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (25,681 | ) | (12,198 | ) | |||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (54,012 | ) | (75,637 | ) | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period | 266,262 | 210,596 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period | $ | 212,250 | $ | 134,959 | |||
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with GAAP. We have included the non-GAAP measures of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share in this press release as these are key measures used by our management and our board of directors to evaluate our operating performance and the effectiveness of our business strategies, make budgeting decisions, and evaluate compensation decisions. Management believes it is useful to investors and analysts to evaluate these non-GAAP measures on the same basis as management uses to evaluate the Company’s operating results. We believe that excluding items that may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, our core operating results, and that may vary in frequency or magnitude from net income and net income per diluted share, enhances the comparability of our results and provides a better baseline for analyzing trends in our business.
The tables below reconcile the most directly comparable GAAP measure to non-GAAP financial measures: net income to adjusted net income, net income per diluted share to adjusted net income per diluted share, and net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA.
Adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share exclude excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation, which may not occur with the same frequency or magnitude in future periods. We define EBITDA as net income before net interest income or expense, depreciation and amortization expenses and income taxes. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA as further adjusted for non-cash stock-based compensation expense and gains on insurance settlements.
Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as supplementing, and not as an alternative to or substitute for, the Company’s financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Certain of the items that may be excluded or included in non-GAAP financial measures may be significant items that could impact the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows and should therefore be considered in assessing the Company's actual financial condition and performance. The methods used by the Company to calculate its non-GAAP financial measures may differ significantly from methods used by other companies to compute similar measures. As a result, any non-GAAP financial measures presented herein may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other companies.
| Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. Supplemental Information Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (In thousands except for per share amounts) (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Reconciliation of GAAP net income to adjusted net income | |||||||
| Thirteen weeks ended | |||||||
| May 4, | April 29, | ||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 46,342 | $ | 30,980 | |||
| Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation(1) | (1,132 | ) | (228 | ) | |||
| Adjusted net income | $ | 45,210 | $ | 30,752 | |||
| (1) Amount represents the impact from the recognition of excess tax benefits pursuant to Accounting Standards Update 2016-09, Stock Compensation. | |||||||
| Reconciliation of GAAP net income per diluted share to adjusted net income per diluted share | ||||||||
| Thirteen weeks ended | ||||||||
| May 4, | April 29, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Net income per diluted share | $ | 0.75 | $ | 0.50 | ||||
| Adjustments as noted above, per diluted share: | ||||||||
| Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation | (0.02 | ) | - | |||||
| Adjusted net income per diluted share(1) | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.49 | ||||
| Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding | 61,739 | 62,207 | ||||||
| (1) Components may not add to totals due to rounding. | ||||||||
| Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. Supplemental Information Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Reconciliation of GAAP net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA | |||||||
| Thirteen weeks ended | |||||||
| May 4, | April 29, | ||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 46,342 | $ | 30,980 | |||
| Interest (income), net | (4,301 | ) | (2,675 | ) | |||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 9,785 | 8,074 | |||||
| Income tax expense | 14,456 | 10,234 | |||||
| EBITDA | 66,282 | 46,613 | |||||
| Non-cash stock-based compensation expense | 3,149 | 2,863 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 69,431 | $ | 49,476 | |||
| Key Statistics | |||||||
| Thirteen weeks ended | |||||||
| May 4, | April 29, | ||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Number of stores open at beginning of period | 512 | 468 | |||||
| Number of new stores | 4 | 9 | |||||
| Number of closed stores | - | (1 | ) | ||||
| Number of stores open at end of period | 516 | 476 | |||||
| Average net sales per store (1) | $ | 993 | $ | 970 | |||
| Comparable stores sales change | 3.0 | % | 4.5 | % | |||
| Comparable store count – end of period | 466 | 427 | |||||
| (1) Average net sales per store represents the weighted average of total net weekly sales divided by the number of stores open at the end of each week for the respective periods presented. | |||||||
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