Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD) released Q1 FY 2006 earnings (for the quarter ended in May) on June 23.
- Earnings were affected by many special charges in both years, including $15.5 million in store closing charges for FY 2006, compared with the prior-year quarter's $4.6 million credit.
(Figures in thousands, except per-share data.)
Income Statement Highlights
| Avg. Est. | Q1 2006 | Q1 2005 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | $4,260,000 | $4,221,436 | $4,244,357 | -0.5% |
| Net Profit | -- | $33,424 | $63,719 | -47.5% |
| EPS | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.10 | -50.0% |
Balance Sheet Highlights
| Assets | Q1 2006 | Q1 2005 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash+ S-T Invest. | $135,037 | $500,151 | -73% |
| Inventory | $2,325,488 | $2,250,627 | +3% |
| Accounts Rec. | $461,137 | $649,492 | -29% |
| Liabilities | |||
| Long-Term Debt | $2,681,530 | $3,250,799 | -18% |
| Accounts Payable | $782,944 | $828,524 | -6% |
Margin Checkup
| Q1 2006 | Q1 2005 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 25.60% | 24.81% | +0.79% |
| Op. Margin | 2.79% | 3.41% | -0.62% |
| Net Margin | 0.79% | 1.50% | -0.71% |
Cash Flow Highlights
| Q1 2006 | Q1 2005 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash From Ops | $172,840 | $216,559 | -20.19% |
| Capital Expend. | $49,717 | $41,818 | +18.89% |
| Free Cash Flow | $123,123 | $174,741 | -29.54% |
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