Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported record earnings and sales for the quarter ended July 31, 2001. Net income for the quarter was $1.622 billion, up from $1.596 billion for the similar prior year quarter. Earnings per share were $0.36 flat with the $0.36 per share reported in the same prior year quarter. Total sales were $52.799 billion, an increase of 14.5 percent over the similar prior year quarter. Excluding the effect of the one-time charge for the reorganization resulting from the purchase of the minority interest in Walmart.com, earnings per share would have been $0.37 for the quarter ended July 31, 2001.
Lee Scott, President and CEO said, “Thanks to our dedicated associates and loyal customers, it was another record quarter in sales and earnings. In a challenging retail environment, sales for the quarter increased by almost $6.7 billion, up 14.5% over the similar prior year quarter. Net income for the quarter topped $1.6 billion and for the first half of the year we earned over $3 billion. Although we were unable to convert all of our revenue growth to earnings growth, I am confident we will leverage our top line growth in future periods.”
Sales were as follows: (Dollars in billions)
Quarter Ended July 31 | Percent Change | Six Months Ended July 31 | Percent Change | |||
2001 | 2000 | 2001 | 2000 | |||
Wal-Mart | $33.870 | $29.647 | 14.2% | $64.621 | $57.187 | 13.0% |
SAM’S Club | 7.270 | 6.665 | 9.1 | 13.805 | 12.744 | 8.3 |
International | 8.362 | 7.404 | 12.9 | 15.998 | 14.601 | 9.6 |
Mclane | 3.297 | 2.396 | 37.6 | 6.427 | 4.565 | 40.8 |
Total Company | $52.799 | $46.112 | 14.5% | $100.851 | $89.097 | 13.2 |
Total Company comparable sales for the quarter were up 5.7 percent. This is represented by a 5.6 percent comp increase for the Wal-Mart Stores and a 5.7 percent comp increase for SAM’S. For the six months ended July 31, 2001, total company comparable sales were up 4.7 percent. This is represented by a 4.6 percent increase for Wal-Mart Stores and a 5.4 percent comp increase for SAM’S.
Wal-Mart Stores Segment:
For the second quarter, the Wal-Mart Stores segment, including Supercenters, had operating profit (profit before interest, unallocated corporate expenses, and income taxes) of $2.618 billion, an increase of 4.1 percent compared with $2.516 billion for the similar period in the previous year. Operating profit for the first half of the fiscal year was $4.840 billion, an increase of 2.5 percent compared with $4.720 billion for the similar period in the previous year.
SAM’S CLUB Segment:
The SAM’S CLUB segment had an operating profit for the quarter of $267 million, an increase of 11.3 percent compared with $240 million for the similar period in the previous year. Sam’s Operating profit for six months ended July 31, 2001 was $485 million, a 13.1 percent increase compared with the $429 million for the similar period in the previous year
International Segment:
The International segment had an operating profit of $315 million for the most recent quarter, an increase of 35.8 percent compared with $232 million for the similar period in the previous year. International operating profit for the six months ended July 31, 2001 was $530 million, a 39.1 percent increase, compared to operating profit of $381 million for the similar period in the previous year.
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Except for historical information, statements in this release are forward-looking and are subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, competitive pressures, inflation, consumer debt levels, currency exchange fluctuations and other risks listed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may materially differ from anticipated results.
As of July 31, 2001, the Company had 1667 Wal-Mart stores, 998 Supercenters, 486 SAM’S Clubs and 23 Neighborhood Markets in the United States. Internationally, the Company operated units in Argentina (11), Brazil (21), Canada (177), China (14), Germany (93), Korea (7), Mexico (520), Puerto Rico (17), and United Kingdom (246). Wal-Mart employs more than 962,000 associates in the U.S. and 282,000 internationally. Its securities are listed on the New York and Pacific stock exchanges.
WAL-MART STORES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) | |||||||||
(Amounts in millions except per share data) | |||||||||
Quarter Ended July 31, | |||||||||
2001 | % to Sales | 2000 | % to Sales | ||||||
Net sales | $ 52,799 | $ 46,112 | |||||||
Other income-net | 470 | 0.89% | 476 | 1.03% | |||||
53,269 | 100.89% | 46,588 | 101.03% | ||||||
Cost of sales | 41,412 | 78.43% | 36,044 | 78.17% | |||||
Operating, selling, and general | |||||||||
and administrative expenses | 8,893 | 16.84% | 7,625 | 16.54% | |||||
Interest costs: | |||||||||
Debt | 284 | 0.54% | 273 | 0.59% | |||||
Capital leases | 67 | 0.13% | 71 | 0.15% | |||||
50,656 | 95.94% | 44,013 | 95.45% | ||||||
Income before income taxes, | |||||||||
and minority interest | 2,613 | 4.95% | 2,575 | 5.58% | |||||
Provision for income taxes | 954 | 1.81% | 948 | 2.06% | |||||
Income before minority interest | 1,659 | 3.14% | 1,627 | 3.53% | |||||
Minority interest | (37) | (0.07%) | (31) | (0.07%) | |||||
Net income | $1,622 | 3.07% | $1,596 | 3.46% | |||||
Net income per share: | |||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $0.36 | $0.36 | |||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $0.36 | $0.36 | |||||||
Average number of common shares: | |||||||||
Basic | 4,470 | 4,465 | |||||||
Dilutive | 4,486 | 4,487 | |||||||
Lifo credit/(charge) | $10 | ($10) |
WAL-MART STORES, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) | |||||||||
(Amounts in millions except per share data) | |||||||||
Six Months Ended July 31, | |||||||||
2001 | % to Sales | 2000 | % to Sales | ||||||
Net sales | $ 100,851 | $ 89,097 | |||||||
Other income-net | 983 | 0.97% | 938 | 1.05% | |||||
$ 101,834 | 100.97% | $ 90,035 | 101.05% | ||||||
Cost of sales | 79,262 | 78.59% | 69,709 | 78.24% | |||||
Operating, selling, and general | |||||||||
and administrative expenses | 17,036 | 16.89% | 14,943 | 16.77% | |||||
Interest costs: | |||||||||
Debt | 569 | 0.56% | 536 | 0.60% | |||||
Capital leases | 135 | 0.13% | 138 | 0.15% | |||||
97,002 | 96.18% | 85,326 | 95.77% | ||||||
WAL-MART STORES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) | ||||||
SUBJECT TO RECLASSIFICATION (Amounts in millions) | ||||||
July 31, | July 31, | |||||
ASSETS | 2001 | 2000 | ||||
Current assets | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,834 | $ 1,310 | ||||
Receivables | 1,751 | 1,249 | ||||
Inventories | 23,034 | 21,093 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other | 1,377 | 1,593 | ||||
Total current assets | 27,996 | 25,245 | ||||
Property, plant and equipment | 51,275 | 43,937 | ||||
Accumulated depreciation | (11,418) | (9,048) | ||||
Net property, plant and equipment | 39,857 | 34,889 | ||||
Net property under capital leases | 3,146 | 3,115 | ||||
Net goodwill and other acquired intangible assets | 8,543 | 9,265 | ||||
Other assets and deferred charges | 2,034 | 893 | ||||
Total assets | $ 81,576 | $ 73,407 | ||||
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Commercial paper | $ 1,088 | $ 5,940 | ||||
Accounts payable | 15,422 | 12,634 | ||||
Accrued liabilities | 6,172 | 5,806 | ||||
Other current liabilities | 4,741 | 2,356 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 27,423 | 26,736 | ||||
Long-term debt | 15,706 | 13,716 | ||||
Long-term obligations under capital leases | 3,030 | 2,968 | ||||
Deferred income taxes and other | 1,233 | 811 | ||||
Minority interest | 1,106 | 1,080 | ||||
Shareholders’ equity | ||||||
Common stock & paid in capital | 1,792 | 1,717 | ||||
Retained earnings | 32,303 | 27,333 | ||||
Other accumulated comprehensive income | (1,017) | (954) | ||||
Total shareholders’ equity | 33,078 | 28,096 | ||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ 81,576 | $ 73,407 | ||||
WAL-MART STORES, INC. | ||||||
SUBJECT TO RECLASSIFICATION (Amounts in millions) | ||||||
July 31, | July 31, | |||||
2001 | 2000 | |||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||
Net income | $ 3,001 | $ 2,922 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to | ||||||
net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,481 | 1,331 | ||||
Increase in inventories | (1,631) | (1,413) | ||||
Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable | 539 | (336) | ||||
Other | (444) | (461) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 2,946 | 2,043 | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||
Payments for property plant and equipment | (3,874) | (3,724) | ||||
Investment in International operations | – | (617) | ||||
Other investing activities | (20) | 95 | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (3,894) | (4,246) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||
(Decrease)/increase in commercial paper | (1,197) | 2,127 | ||||
Dividends paid | (625) | (534) | ||||
Payment of long-term debt | (1,222) | (1,294) | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 4,141 | 1,017 | ||||
Purchase of Company stock | (254) | (193) | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | – | 582 | ||||
Other financing activities | (115) | (48) | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 728 | 1,657 | ||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (220) | (546) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year | 2,054 | 1,856 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 1,834 | $ 1,310 |
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