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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended OctoberJuly 31, 20202021
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____ to ____
Commission File Number 1-6049
TARGET CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota
(Address of principal executive offices)
41-0215170
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
55403
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 612/304-6073
Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report: N/A
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
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Title of each class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common stock, par value $0.0833 per share | | TGT | | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes ☒No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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Large accelerated filer | ☒ | Accelerated filer | ☐ | Non-accelerated filer | ☐ |
Smaller reporting company | ☐ | Emerging growth company | ☐ | |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Total shares of common stock, par value $0.0833, outstanding at NovemberAugust 20, 20202021, were 500,773,141.
TARGET CORPORATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
| Consolidated Statements of Operations | Consolidated Statements of Operations | | | | | | | | Consolidated Statements of Operations | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
(millions, except per share data) (unaudited) | (millions, except per share data) (unaudited) | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | (millions, except per share data) (unaudited) | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Sales | Sales | $ | 22,336 | | | $ | 18,414 | | | $ | 64,403 | | | $ | 53,997 | | Sales | $ | 24,826 | | | $ | 22,696 | | | $ | 48,705 | | | $ | 42,067 | |
Other revenue | Other revenue | 296 | | | 251 | | | 819 | | | 716 | | Other revenue | 334 | | | 279 | | | 652 | | | 523 | |
Total revenue | Total revenue | 22,632 | | | 18,665 | | | 65,222 | | | 54,713 | | Total revenue | 25,160 | | | 22,975 | | | 49,357 | | | 42,590 | |
Cost of sales | Cost of sales | 15,509 | | | 12,935 | | | 45,692 | | | 37,808 | | Cost of sales | 17,280 | | | 15,673 | | | 33,996 | | | 30,183 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | Selling, general and administrative expenses | 4,647 | | | 4,153 | | | 13,167 | | | 11,728 | | Selling, general and administrative expenses | 4,849 | | | 4,460 | | | 9,358 | | | 8,520 | |
Depreciation and amortization (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales) | Depreciation and amortization (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales) | 541 | | | 575 | | | 1,660 | | | 1,717 | | Depreciation and amortization (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales) | 564 | | | 542 | | | 1,162 | | | 1,119 | |
Operating income | Operating income | 1,935 | | | 1,002 | | | 4,703 | | | 3,460 | | Operating income | 2,467 | | | 2,300 | | | 4,841 | | | 2,768 | |
Net interest expense | Net interest expense | 632 | | | 113 | | | 871 | | | 359 | | Net interest expense | 104 | | | 122 | | | 212 | | | 239 | |
Net other (income) / expense | Net other (income) / expense | 5 | | | (12) | | | 16 | | | (38) | | Net other (income) / expense | (7) | | | (11) | | | (350) | | | 11 | |
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes | 1,298 | | | 901 | | | 3,816 | | | 3,139 | | |
Earnings before income taxes | | Earnings before income taxes | 2,370 | | | 2,189 | | | 4,979 | | | 2,518 | |
Provision for income taxes | Provision for income taxes | 284 | | | 195 | | | 828 | | | 703 | | Provision for income taxes | 553 | | | 499 | | | 1,065 | | | 544 | |
Net earnings from continuing operations | 1,014 | | | 706 | | | 2,988 | | | 2,436 | | |
Discontinued operations, net of tax | 0 | | | 8 | | | 0 | | | 11 | | |
| Net earnings | Net earnings | $ | 1,014 | | | $ | 714 | | | $ | 2,988 | | | $ | 2,447 | | Net earnings | $ | 1,817 | | | $ | 1,690 | | | $ | 3,914 | | | $ | 1,974 | |
| Basic earnings per share | Basic earnings per share | | Basic earnings per share | $ | 3.68 | | | $ | 3.38 | | | $ | 7.89 | | | $ | 3.94 | |
Continuing operations | $ | 2.02 | | | $ | 1.38 | | | $ | 5.97 | | | $ | 4.75 | | |
Discontinued operations | 0 | | | 0.02 | | | 0 | | | 0.02 | | |
Net earnings per share | $ | 2.02 | | | $ | 1.40 | | | $ | 5.97 | | | $ | 4.77 | | |
| Diluted earnings per share | Diluted earnings per share | | Diluted earnings per share | $ | 3.65 | | | $ | 3.35 | | | $ | 7.82 | | | $ | 3.91 | |
Continuing operations | $ | 2.01 | | | $ | 1.37 | | | $ | 5.91 | | | $ | 4.71 | | |
Discontinued operations | 0 | | | 0.02 | | | 0 | | | 0.02 | | |
Net earnings per share | $ | 2.01 | | | $ | 1.39 | | | $ | 5.91 | | | $ | 4.74 | | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding | Weighted average common shares outstanding | | Weighted average common shares outstanding | |
Basic | Basic | 500.6 | | | 509.7 | | | 500.6 | | | 512.5 | | Basic | 493.1 | | | 500.1 | | | 495.8 | | | 500.6 | |
Diluted | Diluted | 505.4 | | | 514.8 | | | 505.2 | | | 516.8 | | Diluted | 497.5 | | | 504.4 | | | 500.4 | | | 505.1 | |
Antidilutive shares | Antidilutive shares | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | 0 | | Antidilutive shares | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Note: Per share amounts may not foot due to rounding.
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TARGET CORPORATION | | Q3 2020Q2 2021 Form 10-Q | 1 |
| Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income | Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income | | | | Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income | | | |
| | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
(millions) (unaudited) | (millions) (unaudited) | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | (millions) (unaudited) | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Net earnings | Net earnings | $ | 1,014 | | | $ | 714 | | | $ | 2,988 | | | $ | 2,447 | | Net earnings | $ | 1,817 | | | $ | 1,690 | | | $ | 3,914 | | | $ | 1,974 | |
Other comprehensive income | | | | | | | | |
Pension, net of tax | 22 | | | 10 | | | 66 | | | 30 | | |
Currency translation adjustment and cash flow hedges, net of tax | 14 | | | (1) | | | 5 | | | 2 | | |
Other comprehensive income / (loss), net of tax | | Other comprehensive income / (loss), net of tax | | | | | | | |
Pension benefit liabilities | | Pension benefit liabilities | 20 | | | 22 | | | 42 | | | 44 | |
Currency translation adjustment and cash flow hedges | | Currency translation adjustment and cash flow hedges | (8) | | | (1) | | | 1 | | | (9) | |
Other comprehensive income | Other comprehensive income | 36 | | | 9 | | | 71 | | | 32 | | Other comprehensive income | 12 | | | 21 | | | 43 | | | 35 | |
Comprehensive income | Comprehensive income | $ | 1,050 | | | $ | 723 | | | $ | 3,059 | | | $ | 2,479 | | Comprehensive income | $ | 1,829 | | | $ | 1,711 | | | $ | 3,957 | | | $ | 2,009 | |
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TARGET CORPORATION | | Q3 2020Q2 2021 Form 10-Q | 2 |
| Consolidated Statements of Financial Position | Consolidated Statements of Financial Position | | | | | | Consolidated Statements of Financial Position | | | | | |
(millions, except footnotes) (unaudited) | (millions, except footnotes) (unaudited) | October 31, 2020 | | February 1, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | (millions, except footnotes) (unaudited) | July 31, 2021 | | January 30, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Assets | Assets | | | | Assets | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,996 | | | $ | 2,577 | | | $ | 969 | | Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 7,368 | | | $ | 8,511 | | | $ | 7,284 | |
Inventory | Inventory | 12,712 | | | 8,992 | | | 11,396 | | Inventory | 11,259 | | | 10,653 | | | 8,876 | |
Other current assets | Other current assets | 1,601 | | | 1,333 | | | 1,440 | | Other current assets | 1,604 | | | 1,592 | | | 1,463 | |
Total current assets | Total current assets | 20,309 | | | 12,902 | | | 13,805 | | Total current assets | 20,231 | | | 20,756 | | | 17,623 | |
Property and equipment | Property and equipment | | | | | | Property and equipment | |
Land | Land | 6,063 | | | 6,036 | | | 6,040 | | Land | 6,148 | | | 6,141 | | | 6,027 | |
Buildings and improvements | Buildings and improvements | 31,398 | | | 30,603 | | | 30,467 | | Buildings and improvements | 32,133 | | | 31,557 | | | 30,946 | |
Fixtures and equipment | Fixtures and equipment | 5,843 | | | 6,083 | | | 6,032 | | Fixtures and equipment | 5,892 | | | 5,914 | | | 5,665 | |
Computer hardware and software | Computer hardware and software | 2,706 | | | 2,692 | | | 2,636 | | Computer hardware and software | 2,260 | | | 2,765 | | | 2,631 | |
Construction-in-progress | Construction-in-progress | 518 | | | 533 | | | 298 | | Construction-in-progress | 944 | | | 780 | | | 811 | |
Accumulated depreciation | Accumulated depreciation | (19,755) | | | (19,664) | | | (19,089) | | Accumulated depreciation | (20,133) | | | (20,278) | | | (19,341) | |
Property and equipment, net | Property and equipment, net | 26,773 | | | 26,283 | | | 26,384 | | Property and equipment, net | 27,244 | | | 26,879 | | | 26,739 | |
Operating lease assets | Operating lease assets | 2,208 | | | 2,236 | | | 2,151 | | Operating lease assets | 2,503 | | | 2,227 | | | 2,233 | |
Other noncurrent assets | Other noncurrent assets | 1,371 | | | 1,358 | | | 1,401 | | Other noncurrent assets | 1,407 | | | 1,386 | | | 1,405 | |
Total assets | Total assets | $ | 50,661 | | | $ | 42,779 | | | $ | 43,741 | | Total assets | $ | 51,385 | | | $ | 51,248 | | | $ | 48,000 | |
Liabilities and shareholders’ investment | Liabilities and shareholders’ investment | | | | | | Liabilities and shareholders’ investment | |
Accounts payable | Accounts payable | $ | 14,203 | | | $ | 9,920 | | | $ | 11,258 | | Accounts payable | $ | 12,632 | | | $ | 12,859 | | | $ | 10,726 | |
Accrued and other current liabilities | Accrued and other current liabilities | 5,023 | | | 4,406 | | | 4,191 | | Accrued and other current liabilities | 5,600 | | | 6,122 | | | 5,057 | |
Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings | Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings | 131 | | | 161 | | | 1,159 | | Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings | 1,190 | | | 1,144 | | | 109 | |
Total current liabilities | Total current liabilities | 19,357 | | | 14,487 | | | 16,608 | | Total current liabilities | 19,422 | | | 20,125 | | | 15,892 | |
Long-term debt and other borrowings | Long-term debt and other borrowings | 12,490 | | | 11,338 | | | 10,513 | | Long-term debt and other borrowings | 11,589 | | | 11,536 | | | 14,188 | |
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities | Noncurrent operating lease liabilities | 2,196 | | | 2,275 | | | 2,208 | | Noncurrent operating lease liabilities | 2,462 | | | 2,218 | | | 2,241 | |
Deferred income taxes | Deferred income taxes | 1,171 | | | 1,122 | | | 1,215 | | Deferred income taxes | 1,146 | | | 990 | | | 1,121 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | Other noncurrent liabilities | 2,128 | | | 1,724 | | | 1,652 | | Other noncurrent liabilities | 1,906 | | | 1,939 | | | 1,980 | |
Total noncurrent liabilities | Total noncurrent liabilities | 17,985 | | | 16,459 | | | 15,588 | | Total noncurrent liabilities | 17,103 | | | 16,683 | | | 19,530 | |
Shareholders’ investment | Shareholders’ investment | | | | | | Shareholders’ investment | |
Common stock | Common stock | 42 | | | 42 | | | 42 | | Common stock | 41 | | | 42 | | | 42 | |
Additional paid-in capital | Additional paid-in capital | 6,285 | | | 6,226 | | | 6,006 | | Additional paid-in capital | 6,332 | | | 6,329 | | | 6,248 | |
Retained earnings | Retained earnings | 7,789 | | | 6,433 | | | 6,270 | | Retained earnings | 9,200 | | | 8,825 | | | 7,121 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (797) | | | (868) | | | (773) | | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (713) | | | (756) | | | (833) | |
Total shareholders’ investment | Total shareholders’ investment | 13,319 | | | 11,833 | | | 11,545 | | Total shareholders’ investment | 14,860 | | | 14,440 | | | 12,578 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ investment | Total liabilities and shareholders’ investment | $ | 50,661 | | | $ | 42,779 | | | $ | 43,741 | | Total liabilities and shareholders’ investment | $ | 51,385 | | | $ | 51,248 | | | $ | 48,000 | |
Common Stock Authorized 6,000,000,000 shares, $0.0833 par value; 500,754,729, 504,198,962489,651,196, 500,877,129 and 506,677,740500,252,831 shares issued and outstanding as of OctoberJuly 31, 2020, February2021, January 30, 2021, and August 1, 2020, and November 2, 2019, respectively.
Preferred Stock Authorized 5,000,000 shares, $0.01 par value; 0no shares were issued or outstanding during any period presented.
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TARGET CORPORATION | | Q3 2020Q2 2021 Form 10-Q | 3 |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | | | | | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | | | | |
| | Nine Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | |
(millions) (unaudited) | (millions) (unaudited) | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | (millions) (unaudited) | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | |
Operating activities | Operating activities | | | | | Operating activities | | | | |
Net earnings | Net earnings | $ | 2,988 | | | $ | 2,447 | | | Net earnings | $ | 3,914 | | | $ | 1,974 | | |
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax | 0 | | | 11 | | | |
Net earnings from continuing operations | 2,988 | | | 2,436 | | | |
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operations | | | | | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operating activities: | | Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operating activities: | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | Depreciation and amortization | 1,848 | | | 1,905 | | | Depreciation and amortization | 1,300 | | | 1,245 | | |
Share-based compensation expense | Share-based compensation expense | 161 | | | 116 | | | Share-based compensation expense | 138 | | | 104 | | |
Deferred income taxes | Deferred income taxes | 26 | | | 235 | | | Deferred income taxes | 143 | | | (12) | | |
Loss on debt extinguishment | 512 | | | 0 | | | |
Gain on Dermstore sale | | Gain on Dermstore sale | (335) | | | — | | |
| Noncash losses / (gains) and other, net | Noncash losses / (gains) and other, net | 124 | | | 6 | | | Noncash losses / (gains) and other, net | 7 | | | 86 | | |
Changes in operating accounts | | | | |
Changes in operating accounts: | | Changes in operating accounts: | | | |
Inventory | Inventory | (3,720) | | | (1,899) | | | Inventory | (606) | | | 116 | | |
Other assets | Other assets | (174) | | | (10) | | | Other assets | 3 | | | (14) | | |
Accounts payable | Accounts payable | 4,287 | | | 1,473 | | | Accounts payable | (311) | | | 795 | | |
Accrued and other liabilities | Accrued and other liabilities | 992 | | | (121) | | | Accrued and other liabilities | (831) | | | 822 | | |
Cash provided by operating activities—continuing operations | 7,044 | | | 4,141 | | | |
Cash provided by operating activities—discontinued operations | 0 | | | 18 | | | |
Cash provided by operations | 7,044 | | | 4,159 | | | |
| Cash provided by operating activities | | Cash provided by operating activities | 3,422 | | | 5,116 | | |
Investing activities | Investing activities | | | | | Investing activities | | | | |
Expenditures for property and equipment | Expenditures for property and equipment | (2,009) | | | (2,403) | | | Expenditures for property and equipment | (1,338) | | | (1,414) | | |
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment | Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment | 27 | | | 29 | | | Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment | 15 | | | 10 | | |
Proceeds from Dermstore sale | | Proceeds from Dermstore sale | 356 | | | — | | |
Other investments | Other investments | (3) | | | 14 | | | Other investments | (5) | | | 2 | | |
Cash required for investing activities | Cash required for investing activities | (1,985) | | | (2,360) | | | Cash required for investing activities | (972) | | | (1,402) | | |
Financing activities | Financing activities | | | | | Financing activities | | | | |
Additions to long-term debt | Additions to long-term debt | 2,480 | | | 994 | | | Additions to long-term debt | — | | | 2,480 | | |
Reductions of long-term debt | Reductions of long-term debt | (2,395) | | | (1,041) | | | Reductions of long-term debt | (72) | | | (126) | | |
Dividends paid | Dividends paid | (1,002) | | | (995) | | | Dividends paid | (676) | | | (662) | | |
Repurchase of stock | Repurchase of stock | (741) | | | (959) | | | Repurchase of stock | (2,850) | | | (706) | | |
Accelerated share repurchase pending final settlement | 0 | | | (450) | | | |
| Stock option exercises | Stock option exercises | 18 | | | 65 | | | Stock option exercises | 5 | | | 7 | | |
Cash required for financing activities | (1,640) | | | (2,386) | | | |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 3,419 | | | (587) | | | |
Cash (required for) / provided by financing activities | | Cash (required for) / provided by financing activities | (3,593) | | | 993 | | |
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents | | Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents | (1,143) | | | 4,707 | | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 2,577 | | | 1,556 | | | Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 8,511 | | | 2,577 | | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 5,996 | | | $ | 969 | | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 7,368 | | | $ | 7,284 | | |
Supplemental information | Supplemental information | | | Supplemental information | | |
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities | Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities | $ | 344 | | | $ | 301 | | | Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities | $ | 182 | | | $ | 246 | | |
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | 186 | | | 334 | | | Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | 386 | | | 142 | | |
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TARGET CORPORATION | | Q3 2020Q2 2021 Form 10-Q | 4 |
| Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Investment | Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Investment | Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Investment |
| | Common | | Stock | | Additional | | | | Accumulated Other | | | | Common | | Stock | | Additional | | | | Accumulated Other | | |
| | Stock | | Par | | Paid-in | | Retained | | Comprehensive | | | | Stock | | Par | | Paid-in | | Retained | | Comprehensive | | |
(millions) (unaudited) | (millions) (unaudited) | Shares | | Value | | Capital | | Earnings | | (Loss) / Income | | Total | (millions) (unaudited) | Shares | | Value | | Capital | | Earnings | | (Loss) / Income | | Total |
February 2, 2019 | 517.8 | | | $ | 43 | | | $ | 6,042 | | | $ | 6,017 | | | $ | (805) | | | $ | 11,297 | | |
February 1, 2020 | | February 1, 2020 | 504.2 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 6,226 | | | $ | 6,433 | | | $ | (868) | | | $ | 11,833 | |
Net earnings | Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | 795 | | | — | | | 795 | | Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | 284 | | | — | | | 284 | |
Other comprehensive income | Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 13 | | | 13 | | Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 14 | | | 14 | |
Dividends declared | Dividends declared | — | | | — | | | — | | | (330) | | | — | | | (330) | | Dividends declared | — | | | — | | | — | | | (333) | | | — | | | (333) | |
Repurchase of stock | Repurchase of stock | (3.6) | | | — | | | — | | | (277) | | | — | | | (277) | | Repurchase of stock | (5.7) | | | — | | | — | | | (609) | | | — | | | (609) | |
Accelerated share repurchase pending final settlement | (3.0) | | | — | | | (153) | | | (247) | | | — | | | (400) | | |
| Stock options and awards | Stock options and awards | 1.1 | | | — | | | 19 | | | — | | | — | | | 19 | | Stock options and awards | 1.4 | | | — | | | (20) | | | — | | | — | | | (20) | |
May 4, 2019 | 512.3 | | | $ | 43 | | | $ | 5,908 | | | $ | 5,958 | | | $ | (792) | | | $ | 11,117 | | |
May 2, 2020 | | May 2, 2020 | 499.9 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 6,206 | | | $ | 5,775 | | | $ | (854) | | | $ | 11,169 | |
Net earnings | Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | 938 | | | — | | | 938 | | Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,690 | | | — | | | 1,690 | |
Other comprehensive income | Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10 | | | 10 | | Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 21 | | | 21 | |
Dividends declared | Dividends declared | — | | | — | | | — | | | (341) | | | — | | | (341) | | Dividends declared | — | | | — | | | — | | | (344) | | | — | | | (344) | |
Repurchase of stock | (1.3) | | | — | | | 153 | | | (94) | | | — | | | 59 | | |
| Stock options and awards | Stock options and awards | 0.3 | | | — | | | 53 | | | — | | | — | | | 53 | | Stock options and awards | 0.4 | | | — | | | 42 | | | — | | | — | | | 42 | |
August 3, 2019 | 511.3 | | | $ | 43 | | | $ | 6,114 | | | $ | 6,461 | | | $ | (782) | | | $ | 11,836 | | |
August 1, 2020 | | August 1, 2020 | 500.3 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 6,248 | | | $ | 7,121 | | | $ | (833) | | | $ | 12,578 | |
Net earnings | Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | 714 | | | — | | | 714 | | Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,014 | | | — | | | 1,014 | |
Other comprehensive income | Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 9 | | | 9 | | Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 36 | | | 36 | |
Dividends declared | Dividends declared | — | | | — | | | — | | | (338) | | | — | | | (338) | | Dividends declared | — | | | — | | | — | | | (346) | | | — | | | (346) | |
Repurchase of stock | (3.0) | | | (1) | | | — | | | (295) | | | — | | | (296) | | |
Accelerated share repurchase pending final settlement | (2.5) | | | — | | | (178) | | | (272) | | | — | | | (450) | | |
| Stock options and awards | Stock options and awards | 0.9 | | | — | | | 70 | | | — | | | — | | | 70 | | Stock options and awards | 0.5 | | | — | | | 37 | | | — | | | — | | | 37 | |
November 2, 2019 | 506.7 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 6,006 | | | $ | 6,270 | | | $ | (773) | | | $ | 11,545 | | |
October 31, 2020 | | October 31, 2020 | 500.8 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 6,285 | | | $ | 7,789 | | | $ | (797) | | | $ | 13,319 | |
Net earnings | Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | 834 | | | — | | | 834 | | Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,380 | | | — | | | 1,380 | |
Other comprehensive loss | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (95) | | | (95) | | |
Other comprehensive income | | Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 41 | | | 41 | |
Dividends declared | Dividends declared | — | | | — | | | — | | | (336) | | | — | | | (336) | | Dividends declared | — | | | — | | | — | | | (344) | | | — | | | (344) | |
Repurchase of stock | (2.6) | | | — | | | 178 | | | (335) | | | — | | | (157) | | |
| Stock options and awards | Stock options and awards | 0.1 | | | — | | | 42 | | | — | | | — | | | 42 | | Stock options and awards | 0.1 | | | — | | | 44 | | | — | | | — | | | 44 | |
February 1, 2020 | 504.2 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 6,226 | | | $ | 6,433 | | | $ | (868) | | | $ | 11,833 | | |
January 30, 2021 | | January 30, 2021 | 500.9 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 6,329 | | | $ | 8,825 | | | $ | (756) | | | $ | 14,440 | |
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| Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Investment | Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Investment | Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Investment |
| | Common | | Stock | | Additional | | | | Accumulated Other | | | | Common | | Stock | | Additional | | | | Accumulated Other | | |
| | Stock | | Par | | Paid-in | | Retained | | Comprehensive | | | | Stock | | Par | | Paid-in | | Retained | | Comprehensive | | |
(millions) (unaudited) | (millions) (unaudited) | Shares | | Value | | Capital | | Earnings | | (Loss) / Income | | Total | (millions) (unaudited) | Shares | | Value | | Capital | | Earnings | | (Loss) / Income | | Total |
February 1, 2020 | 504.2 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 6,226 | | | $ | 6,433 | | | $ | (868) | | | $ | 11,833 | | |
January 30, 2021 | | January 30, 2021 | 500.9 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 6,329 | | | $ | 8,825 | | | $ | (756) | | | $ | 14,440 | |
Net earnings | Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | 284 | | | — | | | 284 | | Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,097 | | | — | | | 2,097 | |
Other comprehensive income | Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 14 | | | 14 | | Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 31 | | | 31 | |
Dividends declared | Dividends declared | — | | | — | | | — | | | (333) | | | — | | | (333) | | Dividends declared | — | | | — | | | — | | | (343) | | | — | | | (343) | |
Repurchase of stock | Repurchase of stock | (5.7) | | | — | | | — | | | (609) | | | — | | | (609) | | Repurchase of stock | (6.1) | | | (1) | | | — | | | (1,207) | | | — | | | (1,208) | |
Stock options and awards | Stock options and awards | 1.4 | | | — | | | (20) | | | — | | | — | | | (20) | | Stock options and awards | 1.3 | | | — | | | (58) | | | — | | | — | | | (58) | |
May 2, 2020 | 499.9 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 6,206 | | | $ | 5,775 | | | $ | (854) | | | $ | 11,169 | | |
May 1, 2021 | | May 1, 2021 | 496.1 | | | $ | 41 | | | $ | 6,271 | | | $ | 9,372 | | | $ | (725) | | | $ | 14,959 | |
Net earnings | Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,690 | | | — | | | 1,690 | | Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,817 | | | — | | | 1,817 | |
Other comprehensive income | Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 21 | | | 21 | | Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 12 | | | 12 | |
Dividends declared | Dividends declared | — | | | — | | | — | | | (344) | | | — | | | (344) | | Dividends declared | — | | | — | | | — | | | (445) | | | — | | | (445) | |
Repurchase of stock | | Repurchase of stock | (6.6) | | | — | | | — | | | (1,544) | | | — | | | (1,544) | |
Stock options and awards | Stock options and awards | 0.4 | | | — | | | 42 | | | — | | | — | | | 42 | | Stock options and awards | 0.2 | | | — | | | 61 | | | — | | | — | | | 61 | |
August 1, 2020 | 500.3 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 6,248 | | | $ | 7,121 | | | $ | (833) | | | $ | 12,578 | | |
Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,014 | | | — | | | 1,014 | | |
Other comprehensive income | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 36 | | | 36 | | |
Dividends declared | — | | | — | | | — | | | (346) | | | — | | | (346) | | |
Stock options and awards | 0.5 | | | — | | | 37 | | | — | | | — | | | 37 | | |
October 31, 2020 | 500.8 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 6,285 | | | $ | 7,789 | | | $ | (797) | | | $ | 13,319 | | |
July 31, 2021 | | July 31, 2021 | 489.7 | | | $ | 41 | | | $ | 6,332 | | | $ | 9,200 | | | $ | (713) | | | $ | 14,860 | |
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We declared $0.68$0.90 and $0.66$0.68 dividends per share for the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, and November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, respectively, and $2.62$2.70 per share for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020.January 30, 2021.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
1. Accounting Policies
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) applicable to interim financial statements. While these statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for fair presentation of the results of the interim period, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States (U.S.) generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) for complete financial statements. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statement disclosures in our 20192020 Form 10-K.
We use the same accounting policies in preparing quarterly and annual financial statements. Unless otherwise noted, amounts presented within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements refer to our continuing operations.
We operate as a single segment that includes all of our continuing operations, which areis designed to enable guests to purchase products seamlessly in stores or through our digital channels. Nearly all of our revenues are generated in the U.S. The vast majority of our long-lived assets are located within the U.S.
Due to the seasonal nature of our business, quarterly revenues, expenses, earnings, and cash flows are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
2. Coronavirus (COVID-19)
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared theThe novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic and on March 13,continues to evolve. In 2020, the United States declared a national emergency. Statesstates and cities have takentook various measures in response to COVID-19, including mandating the closure of certain businesses and encouraging or requiring citizens to avoid large gatherings. To date, virtually all of our stores, digital channels, and distribution centers have remained open.
ThroughoutSince the nine months ended October 31, 2020, guest shopping patterns changed significantly and unpredictably in reaction toonset of the COVID-19 pandemic. NaN of our 5 core merchandise categoriespandemic, we have experienced significantstrong comparable sales growth throughout the year; however,and significant volatility in our sales of Apparelcategory and Accessories declined significantly in the first quarter before rebounding in the second and third quarters.channel mix, including same-day fulfillment options. Note 34 providespresents sales by category. In response to these changes, weWe have taken manyvarious actions, including accelerating purchases of certain merchandise in our core categories and slowing or canceling certain purchase orders, primarily for Apparel and Accessories. As a result, of these actions, during the first quarter ofended May 2, 2020, we recorded $216 million of purchase order cancellation fees in Cost of Sales.
3. Dermstore Sale
In February 2021, we sold our wholly owned subsidiary Dermstore LLC (Dermstore) for $356 million in cash and recognized a $335 million pretax gain, which is included in Net Other (Income) / Expense. Dermstore has historically represented less than 1 percent of our consolidated revenues, operating income and net assets.
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3.4. Revenues
General merchandise sales represent the vast majority of our revenues. We also earn revenues from a variety of other sources, most notably credit card profit sharingprofit-sharing income from our arrangement with TD Bank Group (TD).
| Revenues | Revenues | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | Revenues | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
(millions) | (millions) | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | (millions) | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Apparel and accessories (a) | Apparel and accessories (a) | $ | 3,927 | | | $ | 3,564 | | | $ | 10,630 | | | $ | 10,510 | | Apparel and accessories (a) | $ | 4,751 | | | $ | 4,084 | | | $ | 9,020 | | | $ | 6,703 | |
Beauty and household essentials (b) | Beauty and household essentials (b) | 6,103 | | | 5,125 | | | 18,172 | | | 15,172 | | Beauty and household essentials (b) | 6,726 | | | 6,158 | | | 13,090 | | | 12,069 | |
Food and beverage (c) | Food and beverage (c) | 4,397 | | | 3,717 | | | 13,158 | | | 10,899 | | Food and beverage (c) | 4,687 | | | 4,186 | | | 9,543 | | | 8,761 | |
Hardlines (d) | Hardlines (d) | 3,377 | | | 2,460 | | | 9,959 | | | 7,348 | | Hardlines (d) | 3,867 | | | 3,608 | | | 7,813 | | | 6,582 | |
Home furnishings and décor (e) | Home furnishings and décor (e) | 4,506 | | | 3,527 | | | 12,395 | | | 9,985 | | Home furnishings and décor (e) | 4,748 | | | 4,625 | | | 9,158 | | | 7,889 | |
Other | Other | 26 | | | 21 | | | 89 | | | 83 | | Other | 47 | | | 35 | | | 81 | | | 63 | |
Sales | Sales | 22,336 | | | 18,414 | | | 64,403 | | | 53,997 | | Sales | 24,826 | | | 22,696 | | | 48,705 | | | 42,067 | |
| Credit card profit sharing | Credit card profit sharing | 164 | | | 177 | | | 488 | | | 505 | | Credit card profit sharing | 172 | | | 158 | | | 343 | | | 324 | |
Other | Other | 132 | | | 74 | | | 331 | | | 211 | | Other | 162 | | | 121 | | | 309 | | | 199 | |
Other revenue | Other revenue | 296 | | | 251 | | | 819 | | | 716 | | Other revenue | 334 | | | 279 | | | 652 | | | 523 | |
| Total revenue | Total revenue | $ | 22,632 | | | $ | 18,665 | | | $ | 65,222 | | | $ | 54,713 | | Total revenue | $ | 25,160 | | | $ | 22,975 | | | $ | 49,357 | | | $ | 42,590 | |
(a)Includes apparel for women, men, boys, girls, toddlers, infants and newborns, as well as jewelry, accessories, and shoes.
(b)Includes beauty and personal care, baby gear, cleaning, paper products, and pet supplies.
(c)Includes dry grocery, dairy, frozen food, beverages, candy, snacks, deli, bakery, meat, produce, and food service in our stores.
(d)Includes electronics (including video game hardware and software), toys, entertainment, sporting goods, and luggage.
(e)Includes furniture, lighting, storage, kitchenware, small appliances, home décor, bed and bath, home improvement, school/school and office supplies, greeting cards and party supplies, and other seasonal merchandise.
Merchandise sales — – We record almost all retail store revenues at the point of sale. Digitally originated sales may include shipping revenue and are recorded upon delivery to the guest or upon guest pickup at the store. Sales are recognized net of expected returns, which we estimate using historical return patterns and our expectation of future returns.patterns. As of OctoberJuly 31, 2020, February2021, January 30, 2021, and August 1, 2020, and November 2, 2019, the accrual for estimated returns was $182$176 million, $117$139 million, and $137$201 million, respectively.
Revenue from Target gift card sales is recognized upon gift card redemption, which is typically within one year of issuance.
| Gift Card Liability Activity | Gift Card Liability Activity | February 1, 2020 | | Gift Cards Issued During Current Period But Not Redeemed (b) | | Revenue Recognized From Beginning Liability | | October 31, 2020 | Gift Card Liability Activity | January 30, 2021 | | Gift Cards Issued During Current Period But Not Redeemed (b) | | Revenue Recognized From Beginning Liability | | July 31, 2021 |
(millions) | (millions) | | (millions) | |
Gift card liability (a) | Gift card liability (a) | $ | 935 | | | $ | 372 | | | $ | (549) | | | $ | 758 | | Gift card liability (a) | $ | 1,035 | | | $ | 378 | | | $ | (533) | | | $ | 880 | |
(a)Included in Accrued and Other Current Liabilities.
(b)Net of estimated breakage.
Credit card profit sharing –— We receive payments under a credit card program agreement with TD. Under the agreement, we receive a percentage of the profits generated by the Target Credit Card and Target MasterCard receivables in exchange for performing account servicing and primary marketing functions. TD underwrites, funds, and owns Target Credit Card and Target MasterCard receivables, controls risk management policies, and oversees regulatory compliance.
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4.5. Fair Value Measurements
Fair value measurements are reported in one of three levels reflecting the valuation techniques used to determine fair value.
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(millions) | Classification | Pricing Category | October 31, 2020 | | February 1, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 |
Assets | | | | | | | |
Short-term investments | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 1 | $ | 5,089 | | | $ | 1,810 | | | $ | 163 | |
Prepaid forward contracts | Other Current Assets | Level 1 | 32 | | | 23 | | | 24 | |
Equity securities (a) | Other Current Assets | Level 1 | 19 | | | 39 | | | 80 | |
Interest rate swaps | Other Noncurrent Assets | Level 2 | 205 | | | 137 | | | 122 | |
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Interest rate swaps | Other Noncurrent Liabilities | Level 2 | 3 | | | 0 | | | 0 | |
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Financial Instruments Measured On a Recurring Basis | | Fair Value |
(millions) | Classification | Pricing Category | July 31, 2021 | | January 30, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Assets | | | | | | | |
Short-term investments | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 1 | $ | 6,439 | | | $ | 7,644 | | | $ | 6,370 | |
Prepaid forward contracts | Other Current Assets | Level 1 | 44 | | | 38 | | | 26 | |
Equity securities | Other Current Assets | Level 1 | — | | | — | | | 27 | |
Interest rate swaps | Other Noncurrent Assets | Level 2 | 160 | | | 188 | | | 239 | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | |
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Interest rate swaps | Other Noncurrent Liabilities | Level 2 | — | | | — | | | 12 | |
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(millions) | Significant Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value (a)
(millions) | October 31, 2020 | | February 1, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | Significant Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value (a)
(millions) | July 31, 2021 | | January 30, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Carrying Amount | Fair Value | | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | | Carrying Amount | Fair Value |
Long-term debt, including current portion (b) | Long-term debt, including current portion (b) | $ | 10,641 | | $ | 12,787 | | | $ | 9,992 | | $ | 11,864 | | | $ | 10,246 | | $ | 11,870 | | Long-term debt, including current portion (b) | $ | 10,620 | | $ | 12,594 | | | $ | 10,643 | | $ | 12,787 | | | $ | 12,384 | | $ | 15,457 | |
(a)The carrying amounts of certain other current assets, commercial paper, accounts payable, and certain accrued and other current liabilities approximate fair value due to their short-term nature.
(b)The fair value of debt is generally measured using a discounted cash flow analysis based on current market interest rates for the same or similar types of financial instruments and would be classified as Level 2. These amounts exclude commercial paper, unamortized swap valuation adjustments, and lease liabilities.
5.6. Property and Equipment
We review long-lived assets for impairment when store performance expectations, events, or changes in circumstances—such as a decision to relocate or close a store, office, or distribution center, discontinue projects,a project, or make significant software changes—indicate that the asset’s carrying value may not be recoverable. We recognized impairment charges of $2$39 million and $62$81 million during the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, respectively. We recognized impairment charges of $7$25 million and $21$60 million during the three and ninesix months ended November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, respectively. These impairment charges are included in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A).
6. Commercial Paper and Long-Term Debt
In March 2020, we issued unsecured fixed rate debt of $1.5 billion at 2.250 percent that matures in April 2025 and $1.0 billion at 2.650 percent that matures in September 2030. In October 2020, we repurchased $1.77 billion of debt before its maturity at a market value of $2.25 billion. We recognized a loss on early retirement of $512 million, which was recorded in Net Interest Expense.
We obtain short-term financing from time to time under our commercial paper program. NaN balances were outstanding at any time during the nine months ended October 31, 2020. For the nine months ended November 2, 2019, the maximum amount outstanding was $744 million, and the average daily amount outstanding was $55 million at a weighted average annual interest rate of 2.4 percent, with 0 balance outstanding as of November 2, 2019.
In April 2020, we obtained a committed $900 million 364-day unsecured revolving credit facility. This new facility was in addition to our $2.5 billion unsecured revolving credit facility that expires in October 2023. We terminated the 364-day facility in November 2020. NaN balances were outstanding under either credit facility at any time during 2020 or 2019.
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7. Derivative Financial Instruments
Our derivative instruments consist of interest rate swaps used to mitigate interest rate risk. As a result, we have counterparty credit exposure to large global financial institutions, which we monitor on an ongoing basis. Note 45 to the Consolidated Financial Statements provides the fair value and classification of these instruments.
As of OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, January 30, 2021, and November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, we were party to interest rate swaps with notional amounts totaling $1.5 billion. We pay a variablefloating rate and receive a fixed rate under each of these agreements. All of the agreements are designated as fair value hedges, and all were considered to be perfectly effective under the shortcut method during the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, and November 2, 2019.August 1, 2020.
As of OctoberJuly 31, 2021, January 30, 2021, and August 1, 2020, we were party to forward-starting interest rate swaps with notional amounts totaling $250 millionmillion. We use these derivative financial instruments, which have been designated as cash flow hedges, to hedge the interest rate exposure of anticipated future debt issuances. We designated these derivative financial instruments as cash flow hedges. We assess, both at inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative financial instrument is highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged item and whether it is probable that the hedged forecasted transaction will occur. As of OctoberJuly 31, 2020, a $1 million loss was recorded in2021, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and(AOCI) included $6 million that will be reclassified toand reduce Net Interest Expense when the forecasted transaction affects earnings.
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Effect of Hedges on Debt (millions) | | October 31, 2020 | | February 1, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 |
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Carrying amount of hedged debt | | $ | 1,696 | | | $ | 1,630 | | | $ | 1,614 | |
Cumulative hedging adjustments, included in carrying amount | | 203 | | | 137 | | | 122 | |
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Interest rate swap designated as fair value hedges | $ | (36) | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 66 | | | $ | 115 | |
Hedged debt | 36 | | | (14) | | | (66) | | | (115) | |
Total | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | |
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Carrying amount of hedged debt | | $ | 1,649 | | | $ | 1,677 | | | $ | 1,732 | |
Cumulative hedging adjustments, included in carrying amount | | 154 | | | 183 | | | 239 | |
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(millions) | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
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Interest rate swap designated as fair value hedges | $ | 22 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | (29) | | | $ | 102 | |
Hedged debt | (22) | | | (11) | | | 29 | | | (102) | |
Total | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
8. Income Taxes
For the three and six months ended July 31, 2021, our effective tax rate was 23.4 percent and 21.4 percent, respectively, compared with 22.8 percent and 21.6 percent for the three and six months ended August 1, 2020, as higher pretax earnings diluted the tax-rate benefit from fixed and discrete items, such as employee share-based compensation and the Dermstore sale. Additionally, for the six months ended July 31, 2021, the favorable resolution of certain income tax matters resulted in a $44 million discrete tax benefit.
9. Share Repurchase
We periodically repurchase shares of our common stock under a board-authorized repurchase program through a combination of open market transactions, accelerated share repurchase (ASR) arrangements, and other privately negotiated transactions with financial institutions.
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Share Repurchase Activity | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended |
(millions, except per share data) | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 (a) | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 (a) |
Number of shares purchased | 0 | | | 3.0 | | | 5.7 | | | 10.8 | |
Average price paid per share | $ | 0 | | | $ | 99.25 | | | $ | 107.58 | | | $ | 84.28 | |
Total investment | $ | 0 | | | $ | 294 | | | $ | 609 | | | $ | 912 | |
(a)This table excludes activity related to the ASR arrangement described below because final settlement had not occurred as of November 2, 2019. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share Repurchase Activity | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
(millions, except per share data) | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Number of shares purchased | 6.6 | | | — | | | 12.7 | | | 5.7 | |
Average price paid per share | $ | 233.81 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 213.06 | | | $ | 107.58 | |
Total investment | $ | 1,535 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,700 | | | $ | 609 | |
During the third quarter of 2019, we entered into an ASR arrangement to repurchase $300 to $450 million of our common stock. Under the agreement, we paid $450 million and received an initial delivery of 2.5 million shares, which were retired, resulting in a $272 million reduction to Retained Earnings. As of November 2, 2019, $178 million was included as a reduction to Additional Paid-in Capital. Upon final settlement in the fourth quarter of 2019, we received an additional 0.2 million shares, which were retired, and $127 million for the remaining amount not settled in shares. In total, we repurchased 2.7 million shares under the ASR arrangement for a total cash investment of $323 million ($117.64 per share).
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9.10. Pension Benefits
We provide pension plan benefits to eligible team members.
| Net Pension Benefits Expense | Net Pension Benefits Expense | | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | Net Pension Benefits Expense | | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
(millions) | (millions) | Classification | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | (millions) | Classification | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Service cost benefits earned | Service cost benefits earned | SG&A Expenses | $ | 25 | | | $ | 23 | | | $ | 76 | | | $ | 69 | | Service cost benefits earned | SG&A | $ | 24 | | | $ | 25 | | | $ | 48 | | | $ | 51 | |
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation | Interest cost on projected benefit obligation | Net Other (Income) / Expense | 30 | | | 37 | | | 89 | | | 111 | | Interest cost on projected benefit obligation | Net Other (Income) / Expense | 24 | | | 29 | | | 48 | | | 59 | |
Expected return on assets | Expected return on assets | Net Other (Income) / Expense | (61) | | | (62) | | | (182) | | | (186) | | Expected return on assets | Net Other (Income) / Expense | (59) | | | (60) | | | (118) | | | (121) | |
Amortization of losses | Amortization of losses | Net Other (Income) / Expense | 32 | | | 16 | | | 96 | | | 47 | | Amortization of losses | Net Other (Income) / Expense | 28 | | | 32 | | | 57 | | | 64 | |
Amortization of prior service cost | Amortization of prior service cost | Net Other (Income) / Expense | (3) | | | (3) | | | (9) | | | (8) | | Amortization of prior service cost | Net Other (Income) / Expense | (1) | | | (3) | | | (1) | | | (6) | |
Settlement charges | Net Other (Income) / Expense | 1 | | | 0 | | | 1 | | | 0 | | |
| Total | Total | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 71 | | | $ | 33 | | Total | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 23 | | | $ | 34 | | | $ | 47 | |
10.11. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
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Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Cash Flow Hedges | | Currency Translation Adjustment | | Pension | | Total |
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February 1, 2020 | $ | (12) | | | $ | (19) | | | $ | (837) | | | $ | (868) | |
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of tax | (1) | | | 0 | | | 0 | | | (1) | |
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax | 6 | | | 0 | | | 66 | | | 72 | |
October 31, 2020 | $ | (7) | | | $ | (19) | | | $ | (771) | | | $ | (797) | |
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Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Cash Flow Hedges | | Currency Translation Adjustment | | Pension | | Total |
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January 30, 2021 | $ | (3) | | | $ | (18) | | | $ | (735) | | | $ | (756) | |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | |
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax | — | | | — | | | 42 | | | 42 | |
July 31, 2021 | $ | (2) | | | $ | (18) | | | $ | (693) | | | $ | (713) | |
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TARGET CORPORATION | | Q3 2020Q2 2021 Form 10-Q | 12 |
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| MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS | |
| FINANCIAL SUMMARY | |
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Financial Summary
ThirdSecond quarter 2020 includes2021 included the following notable items:
•GAAP diluted earnings per share were $2.01.was $3.65.
•Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $2.79.was $3.64.
•Total revenue increased 21.39.5 percent, driven by an increase in comparable sales.
•Comparable sales increased 20.78.9 percent, driven by a 15.612.7 percent increase in average transaction amount.traffic.
◦Comparable storestores originated sales grew 9.98.7 percent.
◦Digital channelComparable digitally originated sales increased 155 percent, contributing 10.9 percentage points to comparable sales growth. 9.9 percent.
•Operating income of $1.9$2.5 billion was 93.17.2 percent higher than the comparable prior-year period.
•We repurchased $1.77 billion of debt before its maturity at a market value of $2.25 billion, resulting in a loss of $512 million.
Sales were $22.3$24.8 billion for the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, an increase of $3.9$2.1 billion, or 21.39.4 percent, from the same period in the prior year. Operating cashcomparable prior-year period. Cash flow provided by continuing operationsoperating activities was $7.0$3.4 billion for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020, an2021, a increasedecrease of $2.9$1.7 billion, or 70.1(33.1) percent, from $4.1$5.1 billion for the ninesix months ended November 2, 2019.August 1, 2020. The drivers of the operating cash flow decrease are described on page 22.
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Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations | Three Months Ended | | | | Nine Months Ended | | |
October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | Change | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | Change |
GAAP diluted earnings per share | $ | 2.01 | | | $ | 1.37 | | | 46.3 | % | | $ | 5.91 | | | $ | 4.71 | | | 25.5 | % |
Adjustments | 0.78 | | | (0.01) | | | | | 0.83 | | | (0.01) | | | |
Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ | 2.79 | | | $ | 1.36 | | | 105.1 | % | | $ | 6.75 | | | $ | 4.70 | | | 43.5 | % |
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Earnings Per Share | Three Months Ended | | | | Six Months Ended | | |
July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | Change | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | Change |
GAAP diluted earnings per share | $ | 3.65 | | | $ | 3.35 | | | 8.9 | % | | $ | 7.82 | | | $ | 3.91 | | | 100.1 | % |
Adjustments | (0.01) | | | 0.03 | | | | | (0.48) | | | 0.06 | | | |
Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ | 3.64 | | | $ | 3.38 | | | 7.9 | % | | $ | 7.34 | | | $ | 3.96 | | | 85.1 | % |
Note: Amounts may not foot due to rounding. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (Adjusted EPS), a non-GAAP metric, excludes the impact of certain items. Management believes that Adjusted EPS is useful in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of our continuing operations. A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP measures is providedprovided onpage 19.19.
We report after-tax return on invested capital (ROIC) from continuing operations because we believe ROIC provides a meaningful measure of our capital-allocationcapital allocation effectiveness over time. For the trailing twelve months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, after-tax ROIC was 19.931.7 percent, compared with 15.017.2 percent for the trailing twelve months ended November 2, 2019.August 1, 2020. The calculation of ROIC is provided oon n page 21.21.
COVID-19
On March 11, 2020,Since the World Health Organization declaredonset of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) aCOVID-19 pandemic, and on March 13, 2020, the United States declared a national emergency. The rapid development and fluidity of this situation limits our ability to predict the ultimate impact of COVID-19 on our business, financial condition and financial performance, which could be material. States and cities have taken various measures in response to COVID-19, including mandating the closure of certain businesses and encouraging or requiring citizens to avoid large gatherings. We have implemented numerous safety measures to protect our guests and team members — such as mandating face masks for all team members and guests in our stores, more rigorous cleaning processes, providing disposable face masks, gloves and thermometers for team members, installing distancing markers, limiting guest levels within our stores, and installing partitions at all stores. To date, virtually all of our stores, digital channels, and distribution centers have remained open.
As the pandemic has evolved, we have experienced unusually strong comparable sales as guests rely on Target for essential items like food, medicine, cleaning products,growth and household stock-up items, as well as merchandise associated with guests spending more time at home. Underlying this trend, we saw significant volatility in our sales mix, including both category salesand channel mix, and the mix of sales in our stores and digital channels, including same-day fulfillment options.
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TARGET CORPORATION | | Q3 2020 Form 10-Q | 13 |
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| MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS | |
| FINANCIAL SUMMARY | |
•During the first quarter, comparable sales increased 10.8 percent, reflecting a 0.9 percent increase in store originated comparable sales and a 141 percent increase in digitally originated comparable sales. The quarter began with strength across our multi-category portfolio, followed by a shift to strong comparable sales growth in our Food and Beverage and Beauty and Household Essentials core merchandising categories and significant comparable sales declines in Apparel and Accessories. Comparable sales in Apparel and Accessories recovered notably beginning mid-April.
•During the second quarter, comparable sales increased 24.3 percent, reflecting a 10.9 percent increase in store originated comparable sales and a 195 percent increase in digitally originated comparable sales. Comparable sales growth was strong across our multi-category portfolio, with slightly higher growth in lower-margin categories.
•During the third quarter, comparable sales increased 20.7 percent, reflecting a 9.9 percent increase in store originated comparable sales and a 155 percent increase in digitally originated comparable sales. Comparable sales growth strength continued across our multi-category portfolio, with slightly higher growth in lower-margin categories.
For the nine months ended October 31, 2020, gross margin has been negatively impacted by changes in both our category and channel sales mix, as well as actions that we have taken to allow us to better fulfill guest demand for essentials. Additionally, gross margin reflects the portion of investments in pay and benefits classified within Cost of Sales. Exceptionally low clearance and promotional markdown rates partially offset these pressures.
Our SG&A expenses include significant incremental costs related to investments in pay and benefits for store team members, the spikes in merchandise volume in stores and the supply chain, incremental safety and cleaning supplies, and the impact of additional team member hours dedicated to more rigorous cleaning routines in our facilities. From an SG&A expense rate perspective, these incremental costs were more than offset by cost leverage resulting from exceptionally strong sales growth.
To support our team and minimize potential disruptions in their work to serve our guests, we have modified our plans for some of our strategic initiatives, including our previously announced remodel program. We have completed approximately 130 remodels in 2020, down from the previous expectation of approximately 300. Similarly, we opened 29 new small format stores in 2020, rather than the 36 previously announced.
During the first quarter 2020, we issued $2.5 billion of 5-year and 10-year notes in an effort to increase our cash on hand. Additionally, we entered into a $900 million 364-day credit facility, increasing our total undrawn committed credit facilities to $3.4 billion. Our operating performance during the second and third quarters of 2020 and current financial position allowed us to repurchase $1.77 billion of debt before its maturity at a market value of $2.25 billion in October 2020 and terminate the 364-day credit facility in November 2020. Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Liquidity and Capital Resources section provide additional information.
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TARGET CORPORATION | | Q3 2020Q2 2021 Form 10-Q | 1413 |
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| MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS | |
| ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS | |
Analysis of Results of Operations
| Summary of Operating Income | Summary of Operating Income | Three Months Ended | | | | Nine Months Ended | | | Summary of Operating Income | Three Months Ended | | | | Six Months Ended | | |
(dollars in millions) | (dollars in millions) | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | Change | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | Change | (dollars in millions) | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | Change | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | Change |
Sales | Sales | $ | 22,336 | | | $ | 18,414 | | | 21.3 | % | | $ | 64,403 | | | $ | 53,997 | | | 19.3 | % | Sales | $ | 24,826 | | | $ | 22,696 | | | 9.4 | % | | $ | 48,705 | | | $ | 42,067 | | | 15.8 | % |
Other revenue | Other revenue | 296 | | | 251 | | | 18.1 | | | 819 | | | 716 | | | 14.3 | | Other revenue | 334 | | | 279 | | | 20.0 | | | 652 | | | 523 | | | 24.8 | |
Total revenue | Total revenue | 22,632 | | | 18,665 | | | 21.3 | | | 65,222 | | | 54,713 | | | 19.2 | | Total revenue | 25,160 | | | 22,975 | | | 9.5 | | | 49,357 | | | 42,590 | | | 15.9 | |
Cost of sales | Cost of sales | 15,509 | | | 12,935 | | | 19.9 | | | 45,692 | | | 37,808 | | | 20.9 | | Cost of sales | 17,280 | | | 15,673 | | | 10.3 | | | 33,996 | | | 30,183 | | | 12.6 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | Selling, general and administrative expenses | 4,647 | | | 4,153 | | | 11.9 | | | 13,167 | | | 11,728 | | | 12.3 | | Selling, general and administrative expenses | 4,849 | | | 4,460 | | | 8.8 | | | 9,358 | | | 8,520 | | | 9.8 | |
Depreciation and amortization (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales) | Depreciation and amortization (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales) | 541 | | | 575 | | | (5.8) | | | 1,660 | | | 1,717 | | | (3.3) | | Depreciation and amortization (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales) | 564 | | | 542 | | | 4.0 | | | 1,162 | | | 1,119 | | | 3.9 | |
Operating income | Operating income | $ | 1,935 | | | $ | 1,002 | | | 93.1 | % | | $ | 4,703 | | | $ | 3,460 | | | 35.9 | % | Operating income | $ | 2,467 | | | $ | 2,300 | | | 7.2 | % | | $ | 4,841 | | | $ | 2,768 | | | 74.9 | % |
| Rate Analysis | Rate Analysis | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | Rate Analysis | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Gross margin rate | Gross margin rate | 30.6 | % | | 29.8 | % | | 29.1 | % | | 30.0 | % | Gross margin rate | 30.4 | % | | 30.9 | % | | 30.2 | % | | 28.3 | % |
SG&A expense rate | SG&A expense rate | 20.5 | | | 22.3 | | | 20.2 | | | 21.4 | | SG&A expense rate | 19.3 | | | 19.4 | | | 19.0 | | | 20.0 | |
Depreciation and amortization (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales) expense rate | 2.4 | | | 3.1 | | | 2.5 | | | 3.1 | | |
Depreciation and amortization expense rate (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales) | | Depreciation and amortization expense rate (exclusive of depreciation included in cost of sales) | 2.2 | | | 2.4 | | | 2.4 | | | 2.6 | |
Operating income margin rate | Operating income margin rate | 8.5 | | | 5.4 | | | 7.2 | | | 6.3 | | Operating income margin rate | 9.8 | | | 10.0 | | | 9.8 | | | 6.5 | |
Note: Gross margin rate is calculated as gross margin (sales less cost of sales) divided by sales. All other rates are calculated by dividing the applicable amount by total revenue.
Sales
Sales include all merchandise sales, net of expected returns, and our estimate of gift card breakage. We use comparable sales to evaluate the performance of our stores and digital channel sales by measuring the change in sales for a period over the comparable prior-year period of equivalent length. Comparable sales include all sales, sales—except sales from stores open less than 13 months, digital acquisitions we have owned less than 13 months, stores that have been closed, and digital acquisitions that we no longer operate. Comparable sales measures vary across the retail industry. As a result, our comparable sales calculation is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Digitally originated sales include all sales initiated through mobile applications and our websites. Our stores fulfill the majority of digitally originated sales, including shipment from stores to guests, store Order Pick UpPickup or Drive Up, and delivery via our wholly owned subsidiary, Shipt. Digitally originated sales may also be fulfilled through our distribution centers, our vendors, or other third parties.
Sales growth – growth—from both comparable sales and new stores – stores—represents an important driver of our long-term profitability. We expect that comparable sales growth will drive the majority of our total sales growth. We believe that our ability to successfully differentiate our guests’ shopping experience through a careful combination of merchandise assortment, price, convenience, guest experience, and other factors will, over the long-term, drive both increasing shopping frequency (traffic) and the amount spent each visit (average transaction amount).
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TARGET CORPORATION | | Q2 2021 Form 10-Q | 14 |
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| MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS | |
| ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS | |
The increase in sales during the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, is due to a comparable sales increase of 20.78.9 percent and 18.715.3 percent, respectively, and the contribution from new stores. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the amount and mix of sales across channels and categories.
| Comparable Sales | Comparable Sales | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | Comparable Sales | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Comparable sales change | Comparable sales change | 20.7 | % | | 4.5 | % | | 18.7 | % | | 4.2 | % | Comparable sales change | 8.9 | % | | 24.3 | % | | 15.3 | % | | 17.7 | % |
Drivers of change in comparable sales | Drivers of change in comparable sales | | | | | | | | Drivers of change in comparable sales | | | | | | | |
Number of transactions | Number of transactions | 4.5 | | | 3.1 | | | 2.6 | | | 3.3 | | Number of transactions | 12.7 | | | 4.6 | | | 14.8 | | | 1.6 | |
Average transaction amount | Average transaction amount | 15.6 | | | 1.4 | | | 15.7 | | | 0.9 | | Average transaction amount | (3.4) | | | 18.8 | | | 0.5 | | | 15.8 | |
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Comparable Sales by Channel | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Stores originated comparable sales change | 8.7 | % | | 10.9 | % | | 13.0 | % | | 6.0 | % |
Digitally originated comparable sales change | 9.9 | | | 195.4 | | | 27.3 | | | 168.9 | |
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Sales by Channel | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Stores originated | 83.0 | % | | 82.8 | % | | 82.3 | % | | 83.7 | % |
Digitally originated | 17.0 | | | 17.2 | | | 17.7 | | | 16.3 | |
Total | 100 | % | | 100 | % | | 100 | % | | 100 | % |
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Sales by Fulfillment Channel | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Stores | 96.6 | % | | 96.0 | % | | 96.4 | % | | 96.3 | % |
Other | 3.4 | | | 4.0 | | | 3.6 | | | 3.7 | |
Total | 100 | % | | 100 | % | | 100 | % | | 100 | % |
Note: Sales fulfilled by stores include in-store purchases and digitally originated sales fulfilled by shipping merchandise from stores to guests, Order Pickup, Drive Up, and Shipt.
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Sales by Product Category | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Apparel and accessories | 19 | % | | 18 | % | | 18 | % | | 16 | % |
Beauty and household essentials | 27 | | | 27 | | | 27 | | | 29 | |
Food and beverage | 19 | | | 19 | | | 20 | | | 21 | |
Hardlines | 16 | | | 16 | | | 16 | | | 15 | |
Home furnishings and décor | 19 | | | 20 | | | 19 | | | 19 | |
Total | 100 | % | | 100 | % | | 100 | % | | 100 | % |
The collective interaction of a broad array of macroeconomic, competitive, and consumer behavioral factors, as well as sales mix and the transfer of sales to new stores, makes further analysis of sales metrics infeasible.
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TARGET CORPORATION | | Q3 2020Q2 2021 Form 10-Q | 15 |
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| MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS | |
| ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS | |
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Contribution to Comparable Sales Change | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended |
| October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 |
Stores originated channel comparable sales change | 9.9 | % | | 2.8 | % | | 7.3 | % | | 2.3 | % |
Contribution from digitally originated sales | 10.9 | | | 1.7 | | | 11.4 | | | 1.9 | |
Total comparable sales change | 20.7 | % | | 4.5 | % | | 18.7 | % | | 4.2 | % |
Note: Amounts may not foot due to rounding.
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Sales by Channel | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended |
| October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 |
Stores originated | 84.3 | % | | 92.5 | % | | 83.9 | % | | 92.7 | % |
Digitally originated | 15.7 | | | 7.5 | | | 16.1 | | | 7.3 | |
Total | 100 | % | | 100 | % | | 100 | % | | 100 | % |
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Sales by Product Category | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended |
| October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 |
Apparel and accessories | 18 | % | | 20 | % | | 17 | % | | 19 | % |
Beauty and household essentials | 27 | | | 28 | | | 28 | | | 28 | |
Food and beverage | 20 | | | 20 | | | 20 | | | 20 | |
Hardlines | 15 | | | 13 | | | 16 | | | 14 | |
Home furnishings and décor | 20 | | | 19 | | | 19 | | | 19 | |
Total | 100 | % | | 100 | % | | 100 | % | | 100 | % |
The collective interaction of a broad array of macroeconomic, competitive, and consumer behavioral factors, as well as sales mix, and transfer of sales to new stores makes further analysis of sales metrics infeasible. As previously discussed, we believe that COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the mix of sales amongst our sales channels and categories.
We monitor the percentage of purchases that are paid for using RedCards (RedCard Penetration) because our internal analysis has indicated that a meaningful portion of the incremental purchases on RedCards are also incremental sales for Target. Guests receive a 5 percent discount on virtually all purchases when they use a RedCard at Target. RedCard sales increased for the three and six months ended July 31, 2021, and August 1, 2020; however, RedCard penetration declined as total Sales increased at a faster pace.
| RedCard Penetration | RedCard Penetration | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | RedCard Penetration | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Target Debit Card | Target Debit Card | 12.2 | % | | 12.5 | % | | 12.2 | % | | 12.7 | % | Target Debit Card | 11.6 | % | | 11.8 | % | | 11.9 | % | | 12.2 | % |
Target Credit Cards | Target Credit Cards | 9.3 | | | 10.7 | | | 9.2 | | | 10.6 | | Target Credit Cards | 8.7 | | | 8.7 | | | 8.6 | | | 9.2 | |
Total RedCard Penetration | Total RedCard Penetration | 21.5 | % | | 23.1 | % | | 21.4 | % | | 23.3 | % | Total RedCard Penetration | 20.3 | % | | 20.5 | % | | 20.4 | % | | 21.4 | % |
Note: Amounts may not foot due to rounding.
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TARGET CORPORATION | | Q3 2020Q2 2021 Form 10-Q | 16 |
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| MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS | |
| ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS | |
Gross Margin Rate
For the three months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, our gross margin rate was 30.630.4 percent compared with 29.830.9 percent in the comparable period last yeprior-year pear.riod. This increasedecrease reflected the net impact of merchandising actions, most notably
•pressure from higher merchandise and freight costs, partially offset by the benefit of exceptionally low promotional and clearance and promotional markdown rates. The increase was partially offset by increased digital fulfillment and supply chain costs (stemming from unusually strong growth in digital volume and higher pay and benefit costs classified within Cost of Sales) and the impact of category sales mix, as sales growth was strongest in lower-margin categories.rates;
•the prior-year rate benefit from a second quarter 2020 change in our returns estimate for sales during the temporary returns suspension period;•favorable category mix, reflecting strength in our higher-margin categories relative to our lower-margin categories; and
•the benefit of a higher percentage of digital sales fulfilled through our lower-cost same-day fulfillment options.
For the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, our gross margin rate was 29.130.2 percent compared with 30.028.3 percent in the comparable period last year.prior-year period. This decreaseincrease reflected increased digital fulfillment
•merchandising benefits, including exceptionally low promotional and supply chain costs (stemming from unusually strong growth in digital volume combined with the impact of higher pay and benefit costs classified within Cost of Sales) and the impact of category sales mix, as sales growth was strongest in lower-margin categories. The decrease wasclearance markdown rates, partially offset by the net impact of merchandising actions, most notably higher merchandise and freight costs;
•favorable category mix, reflecting strength in our higher-margin categories relative to our lower-margin categories; and
•the benefit of exceptionally low clearance and promotional markdown rates.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expense Rate
For the three and nine months ended October 31, 2020,a higher percentage of digital sales fulfilled through our SG&A expense rate was 20.5 percent and 20.2 percent, respectively, compared with 22.3 percent and 21.4 percent, respectively, in the comparable periods last year. Incremental team member pay and benefits and investments to protect the health and safety of guests represented approximately $300 million of the $494 million increase in SG&A expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2020, and approximately $900 million of the $1.4 billion increase for the nine months ended October 31, 2020, compared with the prior year periods. From a rate perspective, these increased costs were more than offset by leverage resulting from strong revenue growth.
lower-cost same-day fulfillment options.
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TARGET CORPORATION | | Q3 2020Q2 2021 Form 10-Q | 17 |
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| MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS | |
| ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONS | |
Selling, General, and Administrative Expense Rate
For the three months ended July 31, 2021, our SG&A expense rate was 19.3 percent compared with 19.4 percent for the three months ended August 1, 2020. For the six months ended July 31, 2021, our SG&A expense rate was 19.0 percent compared with 20.0 percent for the six months ended August 1, 2020. The decreases reflect the continued leverage benefit from strong revenue growth, offset by pressure from increases in some expense categories—such as marketing—from lower-than-normal levels in 2020.
Store Data
| Change in Number of Stores | Change in Number of Stores | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | Change in Number of Stores | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended |
| October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | |
Change in Number of Stores | | Change in Number of Stores | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
Beginning store count | 1,871 | | | 1,853 | | | 1,868 | | | 1,844 | | 1,909 | | | 1,871 | | | 1,897 | | | 1,868 | |
Opened | Opened | 27 | | | 9 | | | 30 | | | 20 | | Opened | 2 | | | — | | | 14 | | | 3 | |
Closed | Closed | (1) | | | — | | | (1) | | | (2) | | Closed | (2) | | | — | | | (2) | | | — | |
| Ending store count | Ending store count | 1,897 | | | 1,862 | | | 1,897 | | | 1,862 | | Ending store count | 1,909 | | | 1,871 | | | 1,909 | | | 1,871 | |
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| Number of Stores and Retail Square Feet | Number of Stores and Retail Square Feet | Number of Stores | | Retail Square Feet (a) | Number of Stores and Retail Square Feet | Number of Stores | | Retail Square Feet (a) |
October 31, 2020 | February 1, 2020 | November 2, 2019 | | October 31, 2020 | February 1, 2020 | November 2, 2019 | July 31, 2021 | January 30, 2021 | August 1, 2020 | | July 31, 2021 | January 30, 2021 | August 1, 2020 |
170,000 or more sq. ft. | 170,000 or more sq. ft. | 273 | | 272 | | 272 | | | 48,798 | | 48,619 | | 48,619 | | 170,000 or more sq. ft. | 273 | | 273 | | 272 | | | 48,798 | | 48,798 | | 48,613 | |
50,000 to 169,999 sq. ft. | 50,000 to 169,999 sq. ft. | 1,509 | | 1,505 | | 1,504 | | | 189,508 | | 189,227 | | 189,164 | | 50,000 to 169,999 sq. ft. | 1,510 | | 1,509 | | 1,505 | | | 189,624 | | 189,508 | | 189,224 | |
49,999 or less sq. ft. | 49,999 or less sq. ft. | 115 | | 91 | | 86 | | | 3,342 | | 2,670 | | 2,475 | | 49,999 or less sq. ft. | 126 | | 115 | | 94 | | | 3,709 | | 3,342 | | 2,745 | |
Total | Total | 1,897 | | 1,868 | | 1,862 | | | 241,648 | | 240,516 | | 240,258 | | Total | 1,909 | | 1,897 | | 1,871 | | | 242,131 | | 241,648 | | 240,582 | |
(a)In thousands, reflects total square feet less office, distribution center, and vacant space.
Other Performance Factors
Net Interest Expense
Net interest expense was $632$104 million and $871$212 million for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020, 2021, respectively, and $113compared with $122 million and $359$239 million, respectively, in the comparable prior-year period. The decrease in net interest expense was primarily due to lower average debt balances for the three and six months ended July 31, 2021, compared with the prior-year periods.
Net Other (Income) / Expense
Net Other (Income) / Expense was $(7) million and $(350) million for the three and ninesix months ended November 2, 2019, respectively. Net interest expenseJuly 31, 2021, respectively, compared with $(11) million and $11 million, respectively, in the comparable prior-year periods. The increase for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020, increased primarily2021, was due to a lossthe $335 million gain on early retirementthe February 2021 sale of debt of $512 million.Dermstore. Note 3 to the Financial Statements provides additional information.
Provision for Income Taxes
Our effective income tax rate from continuing operations for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, was 21.923.4 percent and 21.721.4 percent, respectively, compared with 21.7with 22.8 percent and 22.421.6 percent, respectively, forin the comparable prior-year periods, last year.reflecting significantly higher earnings during the current-year periods which diluted the tax rate impact of fixed deductions and discrete items. The effective tax rate impact of higher earnings for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020, reflects a larger rate benefit from discrete items, primarily related to share-based payments, compared with2021, was offset by the prior year.resolution of certain income tax matters during the first quarter.
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TARGET CORPORATION | | Q3 2020Q2 2021 Form 10-Q | 18 |
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| RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | |
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Measures
To provide additional transparency, we have disclosed non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (Adjusted EPS). This metric excludes certain items presented below. We believe this information is useful in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of our continuing operations. This measure is not in accordance with, or an alternative to, generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (GAAP).GAAP. The most comparable GAAP measure is diluted earnings per share from continuing operations.share. Adjusted EPS should not be considered in isolation or as a substitution for analysis of our results as reported in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EPS differently, limiting the usefulness of the measure for comparisons with other companies.
| Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS | Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS | | Three Months Ended | Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS | | Three Months Ended |
| | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
(millions, except per share data) | (millions, except per share data) | | Pretax | | Net of Tax | | Per Share Amounts | | Pretax | | Net of Tax | | Per Share Amounts | (millions, except per share data) | | Pretax | | Net of Tax | | Per Share Amounts | | Pretax | | Net of Tax | | Per Share Amounts |
GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations | | $ | 2.01 | | | $ | 1.37 | | |
GAAP diluted earnings per share | | GAAP diluted earnings per share | | $ | 3.65 | | | $ | 3.35 | |
Adjustments | Adjustments | | Adjustments | |
Loss on debt extinguishment | | $ | 512 | | | $ | 379 | | | $ | 0.75 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
Loss on investment (a) | | 8 | | | 9 | | | 0.02 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | |
| Gain on investment (a) | | Gain on investment (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (9) | | | $ | (6) | | | $ | (0.01) | |
| Other (b) | Other (b) | | 8 | | | 6 | | | 0.01 | | | (9) | | | (6) | | | (0.01) | | Other (b) | | (5) | | | (4) | | | (0.01) | | | 25 | | | 18 | | | 0.04 | |
Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations | | $ | 2.79 | | | $ | 1.36 | | |
Adjusted diluted earnings per share | | Adjusted diluted earnings per share | | $ | 3.64 | | | $ | 3.38 | |
| Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS | Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS | | Nine Months Ended | Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS | | Six Months Ended |
| | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 |
(millions, except per share data) | (millions, except per share data) | | Pretax | | Net of Tax | | Per Share Amounts | | Pretax | | Net of Tax | | Per Share Amounts | (millions, except per share data) | | Pretax | | Net of Tax | | Per Share Amounts | | Pretax | | Net of Tax | | Per Share Amounts |
GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations | | $ | 5.91 | | | $ | 4.71 | | |
GAAP diluted earnings per share | | GAAP diluted earnings per share | | $ | 7.82 | | | $ | 3.91 | |
Adjustments | Adjustments | | Adjustments | |
Loss on debt extinguishment | | $ | 512 | | | $ | 379 | | | $ | 0.75 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | |
| Gain on Dermstore sale | | Gain on Dermstore sale | | $ | (335) | | | $ | (269) | | | $ | (0.54) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Loss on investment (a) | Loss on investment (a) | | 19 | | | 18 | | | 0.03 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | Loss on investment (a) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 12 | | | 9 | | | 0.02 | |
| Other (b) | Other (b) | | 33 | | | 24 | | | 0.05 | | | (9) | | | (6) | | | (0.01) | | Other (b) | | 36 | | | 27 | | | 0.05 | | | 25 | | | 18 | | | 0.04 | |
Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations | | $ | 6.75 | | | $ | 4.70 | | |
Adjusted diluted earnings per share | | Adjusted diluted earnings per share | | $ | 7.34 | | | $ | 3.96 | |
Note: Amounts may not foot due to rounding.
(a)Includes an unrealizedRepresented a (gain) / loss on our investment in Casper Sleep Inc., which iswas not core to our continuing operations. We sold this investment during the fourth quarter of 2020.
(b)For 2020, includes store damageIncludes civil unrest-related losses, net of associated insurance recoveries, and inventory losses related to civil unrest. For 2019, represents an insurance recovery related to the 2013 data breach.
headquarters office space impairments, none of which were individually significant.
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| MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS | |
| RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | |
Earnings from continuing operations before interest expense and income taxes (EBIT) and earnings from continuing operations before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) are non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these measures provide meaningful information about our operational efficiency compared with our competitors by excluding the impact of differences in tax jurisdictions and structures, debt levels, and, for EBITDA, capital investment. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP. The most comparable GAAP measure is net earnings from continuing operations.earnings. EBIT and EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitution for analysis of our results as reported in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may calculate EBIT and EBITDA differently, limiting the usefulness of the measures for comparisons with other companies.
| EBIT and EBITDA | EBIT and EBITDA | | Three Months Ended | | | | Nine Months Ended | | | EBIT and EBITDA | | Three Months Ended | | | | Six Months Ended | | |
(dollars in millions) (unaudited) | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | Change | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | Change | |
Net earnings from continuing operations | | $ | 1,014 | | | $ | 706 | | | 43.6 | % | | $ | 2,988 | | | $ | 2,436 | | | 22.6 | % | |
(dollars in millions) | | (dollars in millions) | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | Change | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | Change |
Net earnings | | Net earnings | | $ | 1,817 | | | $ | 1,690 | | | 7.4 | % | | $ | 3,914 | | | $ | 1,974 | | | 98.2 | % |
+ Provision for income taxes | + Provision for income taxes | | 284 | | | 195 | | | 45.7 | | | 828 | | | 703 | | | 17.8 | | + Provision for income taxes | | 553 | | | 499 | | | 11.3 | | | 1,065 | | | 544 | | | 95.9 | |
+ Net interest expense | + Net interest expense | | 632 | | | 113 | | | 457.7 | | | 871 | | | 359 | | | 142.6 | | + Net interest expense | | 104 | | | 122 | | | (15.5) | | | 212 | | | 239 | | | (11.7) | |
EBIT | EBIT | | $ | 1,930 | | | $ | 1,014 | | | 90.2 | % | | $ | 4,687 | | | $ | 3,498 | | | 34.0 | % | EBIT | | $ | 2,474 | | | $ | 2,311 | | | 7.1 | % | | $ | 5,191 | | | $ | 2,757 | | | 88.2 | % |
+ Total depreciation and amortization (a) | + Total depreciation and amortization (a) | | 603 | | | 637 | | | (5.1) | | | 1,848 | | | 1,905 | | | (2.9) | | + Total depreciation and amortization (a) | | 633 | | | 604 | | | 4.9 | | | 1,300 | | | 1,245 | | | 4.5 | |
EBITDA | EBITDA | | $ | 2,533 | | | $ | 1,651 | | | 53.5 | % | | $ | 6,535 | | | $ | 5,403 | | | 21.0 | % | EBITDA | | $ | 3,107 | | | $ | 2,915 | | | 6.6 | % | | $ | 6,491 | | | $ | 4,002 | | | 62.2 | % |
(a)Represents total depreciation and amortization, including amounts classified within Depreciation and Amortization and within Cost of Sales.
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We have also disclosed after-tax ROIC, which is a ratio based on GAAP information, with the exception of the add-back of operating lease interest to operating income. We believe this metric is useful in assessing the effectiveness of our capital allocation over time. Other companies may calculate ROIC differently, limiting the usefulness of the measure for comparisons with other companies.
| After-Tax Return on Invested Capital | After-Tax Return on Invested Capital | | After-Tax Return on Invested Capital | |
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Numerator | Numerator | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | Numerator | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | |
Operating income | Operating income | | $ | 5,901 | | | $ | 4,577 | | | Operating income | | $ | 8,611 | | | $ | 4,968 | | |
+ Net other income / (expense) | + Net other income / (expense) | | (46) | | | 45 | | | + Net other income / (expense) | | 346 | | | (28) | | |
EBIT | EBIT | | 5,855 | | | 4,622 | | | EBIT | | 8,957 | | | 4,940 | | |
+ Operating lease interest (a) | + Operating lease interest (a) | | 87 | | | 86 | | | + Operating lease interest (a) | | 84 | | | 87 | | |
- Income taxes (b) | - Income taxes (b) | | 1,277 | | | 1,043 | | | - Income taxes (b) | | 1,918 | | | 1,076 | | |
Net operating profit after taxes | Net operating profit after taxes | | $ | 4,665 | | | $ | 3,665 | | | Net operating profit after taxes | | $ | 7,123 | | | $ | 3,951 | | |
| Denominator | Denominator | | October 31, 2020 | | November 2, 2019 | | November 3, 2018 | Denominator | | July 31, 2021 | | August 1, 2020 | | August 3, 2019 |
Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings | Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings | | $ | 131 | | | $ | 1,159 | | | $ | 1,535 | | Current portion of long-term debt and other borrowings | | $ | 1,190 | | | $ | 109 | | | $ | 1,153 | |
+ Noncurrent portion of long-term debt | + Noncurrent portion of long-term debt | | 12,490 | | | 10,513 | | | 10,104 | | + Noncurrent portion of long-term debt | | 11,589 | | | 14,188 | | | 10,365 | |
+ Shareholders' investment | + Shareholders' investment | | 13,319 | | | 11,545 | | | 11,080 | | + Shareholders' investment | | 14,860 | | | 12,578 | | | 11,836 | |
+ Operating lease liabilities (c) | + Operating lease liabilities (c) | | 2,400 | | | 2,390 | | | 2,208 | | + Operating lease liabilities (c) | | 2,695 | | | 2,448 | | | 2,285 | |
- Cash and cash equivalents | - Cash and cash equivalents | | 5,996 | | | 969 | | | 825 | | - Cash and cash equivalents | | 7,368 | | | 7,284 | | | 1,656 | |
Invested capital | Invested capital | | $ | 22,344 | | | $ | 24,638 | | | $ | 24,102 | | Invested capital | | $ | 22,966 | | | $ | 22,039 | | | $ | 23,983 | |
Average invested capital (d) | Average invested capital (d) | | $ | 23,491 | | | $ | 24,369 | | | Average invested capital (d) | | $ | 22,502 | | | $ | 23,011 | | |
| After-tax return on invested capital | After-tax return on invested capital | | 19.9 | % | | 15.0 | % | | After-tax return on invested capital | | 31.7 | % | | 17.2 | % | |
(a)Represents the add-back to operating income driven by the hypothetical interest expense we would incur if the property under our operating leases were owned or accounted for as finance leases. Calculated using the discount rate for each lease and recorded as a component of rent expense within SG&A Expenses.&A. Operating lease interest is added back to operating income in the ROIC calculation to control for differences in capital structure between us and our competitors.
(b)Calculated using the effective tax rates, for continuing operations, which were 21.521.2 percent and 22.121.4 percent for the trailing twelve months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, and November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, respectively. For the trailing twelve months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, and November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, includes tax effect of $1.3$1.9 billion and $1.0$1.1 billion, respectively, related to EBIT, and $19$18 million and $19 million, respectively, related to operating lease interest.
(c)Total short-term and long-term operating lease liabilities included within Accrued and Other Current Liabilities and Noncurrent Operating Lease Liabilities.Liabilities, respectively.
(d)Average based on the invested capital at the end of the current period and the invested capital at the end of the comparable prior period.
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| MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS | |
| ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION | |
Analysis of Financial Condition
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Capital Allocation
We follow a disciplined and balanced approach to capital allocation based on the following priorities, ranked in order of importance: first, we fully invest in opportunities to profitably grow our business, create sustainable long-term value, and maintain our current operations and assets; second, we maintain a competitive quarterly dividend and seek to grow it annually; and finally, we return any excess cash to shareholders by repurchasing shares within the limits of our credit rating goals.
We believe our sources of liquidity will continue to be adequate to maintain operations, finance anticipated expansion and strategic initiatives, fund debt maturities, and pay dividends. In response to COVID-19, we suspended our share repurchase program in March 2020. In November 2020, we lifted the share repurchase suspension and announced that we expect to resume share repurchases in 2021. We continue to anticipate ample access to commercial paper and long-term financing.
Our cash and cash equivalents balance was $6.0$7.4 billion, $2.6$8.5 billion, and $1.0$7.3 billion as of OctoberJuly 31, 2020, February2021, January 30, 2021, and August 1, 2020, and November 2, 2019, respectively. Our cash and cash equivalents balance includes short-term investments of $5.1$6.4 billion, $1.8$7.6 billion, and $163 million$6.4 billion as of OctoberJuly 31, 2020, February2021, January 30, 2021, and August 1, 2020, and November 2, 2019, respectively. Our investment policy is designed to preserve principal and liquidity of our short-term investments. This policy allows investments in large money market funds or in highly rated direct short-term instruments that mature in 60 days or less. We also place dollar limits on our investments in individual funds or instruments.
Operating Cash Flows
Operating cash flowCash flows provided by continuing operations was $7.0operating activities were $3.4 billion for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, compared with $4.1$5.1 billion for the ninesix months ended November 2, 2019. August 1, 2020The increase reflects. For the six months ended July 31, 2021, operating cash flows reflect stronger operating performance combined with higher payables leverage during the nine months ended October 31, 2020, due toresults, offset by increased inventory turnover driven by strong sales,investment and higher net settlement of accounts payable, compared with the ninesix months ended November 2, 2019.August 1, 2020. Additionally, operating cash flows for the nine months ended October 31, 2020,2021 reflect increased payroll-related liabilities, including the deferral of employer social securitya $1.2 billion increase in income tax payments.
Inventory
Inventory was $12.7$11.3 billion as of OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, compared with $9.0$10.7 billion and $11.4$8.9 billion at FebruaryJanuary 30, 2021, and August 1, 2020, and November 2, 2019, respectivelyrespectively. . The increase over the balance as of August 1, 2020, reflects efforts to align inventory with sales trends. Additionally, the lower inventory balance as of August 1, 2020, reflected the impact of elevated sell-through rates in longer lead-time merchandise categories.
Investing Cash Flows
Cash flow required for investing activitiesInvesting cash flows included capital expendituresinvestments of $2.0$1.3 billion and $2.4$1.4 billion for the ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2021, and August 1, 2020, and November 2, 2019, respectively. DuringWe now expect full-year capital investments of approximately $3.5 billion compared with our previous expectation of $4 billion, reflecting the ninere-timing of some projects into next year. For the six months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020, we completed new store and remodel projects that were in process as2021, investing cash flows includes $356 million of proceeds from the COVID-19 crisis developed. However, in response to COVID-19, we have modified plans for somesale of our strategic initiatives including store remodels and new store openings. We expect full year 2020 capital expenditures to be $2.5 billion to $3.0 billion.Dermstore.
Dividends
We paid dividends totaling $340$336 million ($0.68 per share) and $1.0 billion$676 million ($2.001.36 per share) for the three and ninesix months ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, respectively, and $337$330 million ($0.66 per share) and $995$662 million ($1.941.32 per share) for the three and ninesix months ended November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, respectively, a per share increase of 3.0 percent and 3.1 percent, respectively.percent. We declared dividends totaling $346$445 million ($0.90 per share) during the second quarter of 2021 and $344 million ($0.68 per share) during the thirdsecond quarter of 2020, a per share increase of 3.0 percent over the $338 million ($0.66 per share) of declared dividends during the third quarter of 2019.32.4 percent. We have paid dividends every quarter since our 1967 initial public offering, and it is our intent to continue to do so in the future.
Share Repurchase
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| ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION | |
Share Repurchase
Financing
Our financing strategy is to ensure liquidity and access to capital markets, to maintain a balanced spectrum of debt maturities, and to manage our net exposure to floating interest rate volatility. Within these parameters, we seek to minimize our borrowing costs. Our ability to access the long-term debt and commercial paper markets has provided us with ample sources of liquidity. Our continued access to these markets depends on multiple factors, including the condition of debt capital markets, our operating performance, and maintaining strong credit ratings. As of OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, our credit ratings were as follows:
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Long-term debt | A2 | A | A-A |
Commercial paper | P-1 | A-1 | F1 |
If our credit ratings were lowered, our ability to access the debt markets, our cost of funds, and other terms for new debt issuances could be adversely impacted. Each of the credit rating agencies reviews its rating periodically and there is no guarantee our current credit ratings will remain the same as described above. Fitch raised our long-term debt rating from A- to A during the three months ended July 31, 2021.
We obtain short-term financing from time to time under our commercial paper program. No balances were outstanding at any time during the six months ended July 31, 2021, and August 1, 2020. We have additional liquidity through a committed $2.5 billion revolving credit facility obtained through a group of banks, whichthat expires in October 2023. No balances were outstanding under any credit facility at any time during 20202021 or 2019.2020.
Most of our long-term debt obligations contain covenants related to secured debt levels. In addition to a secured debt level covenant, our credit facilitiesfacility also containcontains a debt leverage covenant. We are, and expect to remain, in compliance with these covenants. Additionally, as of OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, no notes or debentures contained provisions requiring acceleration of payment upon a credit rating downgrade, except that certain outstanding notes allow the note holders to put the notes to us if within a matter of months of each other we experience both (i) a change in control and (ii) our long-term credit ratings are either reduced and the resulting rating is non-investment grade, or our long-term credit ratings are placed on watch for possible reduction and those ratings are subsequently reduced and the resulting rating is non-investment grade.
Contractual ObligationsWe believe our sources of liquidity will continue to be adequate to maintain operations, finance anticipated expansion and Commitments
As ofstrategic initiatives, fund debt maturities, pay dividends, and execute purchases under our share repurchase program for the date of this report, other than the new borrowingsforeseeable future. We continue to anticipate ample access to commercial paper and payments discussed in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, there were no material changes to our contractual obligations and commitments outside the ordinary course of business since February 1, 2020, as reported in our 2019 Form 10-K.long-term financing.
New Accounting Pronouncements
We do not expect any recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a material effect on our financial statements.
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| MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | |
| FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS & CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | |
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements, which are based on our current assumptions and expectations. These statements are typically accompanied by the words “expect,” “may,” “could,” “believe,” “would,” “might,” “anticipates,” or similar words. The principal forward-looking statements in this report include: our financial performance, statements regarding the adequacy of and costs associated with our sources of liquidity, the funding of debt maturities, the continued execution of our share repurchase program, our expected capital expenditures and new lease commitments, the expected compliance with debt covenants, the expected impact of new accounting pronouncements, our intentions regarding future dividends, the expected return on plan assets, the expected outcome of, and adequacy of our reserves for, claims, litigation and the resolution of tax matters, the expected impact of changes in information technology systems, future responses to and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and changes in our assumptions and expectations.
All such forward-looking statements are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Although we believe there is a reasonable basis for the forward-looking statements, our actual results could be materially different. The most important factors which could cause our actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements are set forth in our description of risk factors included in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2020 and Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors of our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 2, 2020,January 30, 2021, which should be read in conjunction with the forward-looking statements in this report. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During the most recently completed fiscal quarter, the following changes materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting:
•We are in the process of a broad multi-year migration of many mainframe-based systems and middleware products to a modern platform, including systems and processes supporting inventory, sales, and supply chain-related transactions.
•In March 2020, as a result of COVID-19, we temporarily suspended physical inventory counts at our stores. We resumed physical inventory counts in June 2020 using a statistical sampling method, and we have continued to record estimated losses related to shrink and markdowns based upon historical rates.
During the most recently completed fiscal quarter, no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting materially affected, or isare reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, we conducted an evaluation, under supervision and with the participation of management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at a reasonable assurance level. Disclosure controls and procedures are defined by Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act as controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
No response is required under Item 103 of Regulation S-K, nor have there been any material developments for any previously reported legal proceedings.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On September 19, 2019, our Board of Directors authorized a $5 billion share repurchase program with no stated expiration.expiration (2019 Program). We began repurchasingrepurchasing shares under the authorization during the first quarter of 2020. On August 11, 2021, our Board of Directors authorized a new, $15 billion share repurchase program with no stated expiration (2021 Program). We expect to begin repurchasing shares under the 2021 Program upon completion of the 2019 Program. Under the program,2019 Program, we have repurchased 4.617.2 million shares of common stock at an average price of $105.80,$184.62, for a total investment of $484 million. As of October 31, 2020, the dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the program is $4.5 billion. There were no$3.2 billion. The table below presents information with respect to Target common stock purchases made during the three monthsmonths ended OctoberJuly 31, 2020,2021, by Target or any "affiliated purchaser" of Target, as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act.
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Share Repurchase Activity | Total Number of Shares Purchased | | Average Price Paid per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs | | Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under Publicly Announced Programs | |
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May 2, 2021 through May 29, 2021 | | | | | | | | |
Open market and privately negotiated purchases | 1,548,804 | | | $ | 211.66 | | | 1,548,804 | | | $ | 3,023,026,963 | | |
May 30, 2021 through July 3, 2021 | | | | | | | | |
Open market and privately negotiated purchases | 2,934,662 | | | 233.31 | | | 2,934,662 | | | 2,338,345,656 | | |
July 4, 2021 through July 31, 2021 | | | | | | | | |
Open market and privately negotiated purchases | 2,081,640 | | | 250.98 | | | 2,081,640 | | | 1,815,885,962 | | |
Total | 6,565,106 | | | $ | 233.81 | | | 6,565,106 | | | $ | 1,815,885,962 | | |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable.
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Item 6. Exhibits
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101.INS | | XBRL Instance Document |
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101.SCH | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
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101.CAL | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
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101.DEF | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
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101.LAB | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
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101.PRE | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
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104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)A to the Registrant’s Form 8-K Report filed June 10, 2010.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)B to the Registrant’s Form 8-K Report filed April 2, 2020.
(3)Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)D to the Registrant’s Form 8-K Report filed June 11, 2020.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: November 25, 2020August 27, 2021 | By: | /s/ Michael J. Fiddelke |
| | Michael J. Fiddelke |
| | Executive Vice President and |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
| | (Duly Authorized Officer and |
| | Principal Financial Officer) |
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| | /s/ Robert M. Harrison |
| | | Robert M. Harrison |
| | | Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer |
| | | and Controller |
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