On May 18, 2006, Cost Plus (NASDAQ:CPWM) released Q1 2006 earnings for the period ended April 29.
- Margins declined because of lower-than-expected sales, increased sales of consumable goods, and higher markdowns on furniture and textiles.
- Inventory balances remain high; they improved year over year.
- Long-term debt increased 14.8%, but the press release also shows a decline in short-term borrowings. Overall, the change is slightly positive.
(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
|
Avg. Est. |
Q1 2006 |
Q1 2005 |
Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sales |
$217,200 |
$212,964 |
$200,023 |
6.5% |
|
Net Profit |
-- |
($4,792) |
($138) |
N/A |
|
EPS |
($0.16) |
($0.22) |
($0.01) |
N/A |
|
Diluted Shares |
22,062 |
21,914 |
0.7% |
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Margin Checkup
|
Q1 2006 |
Q1 2005 |
Change* | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gross Margin |
29.73% |
33.36% |
(3.63) |
|
Operating Margin |
(3.25%) |
0.25% |
(3.5) |
|
Net Margin |
(2.25%) |
(0.07%) |
(2.18) |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
|
Assets |
Q1 2006 |
Q1 2005 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash + ST Invest. |
$15,330 |
$3,759 |
307.8% |
|
Other Current Assets |
$25,043 |
$14,498 |
72.7% |
|
Inventory |
$251,092 |
$268,492 |
(6.5%) |
|
Liabilities |
Q1 2006 |
Q1 2005 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Accounts Payable |
$45,474 |
$50,377 |
(9.7%) |
|
Long-Term Debt |
$62,144 |
$54,121 |
14.8% |
Cash Flow Highlights
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