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KOHLS (KSS)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for KOHLS.

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for KSS.

Kohl's (KSS) Announces Q3 2025 Results and Updates Full Year 2025 Guidance
KSS
Earnings
Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
  • Kohl's (KSS) reported Q3 2025 Net Sales of $3,407 million, a 2.8% decline compared to Q3 2024, with Comparable Sales decreasing 1.7%.
  • For Q3 2025, the company achieved an Adjusted Operating Income of $77 million and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.10.
  • Gross Margin increased 51 basis points in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024, driven by proprietary brands, category mix benefits, and strong inventory management.
  • Kohl's updated its Full Year 2025 guidance, forecasting Net Sales to decline (3.5%) to (4%) and Adjusted Diluted EPS to range from $1.25 to $1.45.
  • The company generated $630 million in Operating Cash Flow and $322 million in Free Cash Flow for the nine months ended November 1, 2025.
Nov 25, 2025, 2:00 PM
Kohl's Reports Q3 2026 Results and Updates Full-Year 2025 Guidance
KSS
Earnings
Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
  • Kohl's (KSS) reported Q3 2026 results, with comparable sales declining 1.7% and net sales declining 2.8%, while achieving adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.10.
  • Gross margin improved by 51 basis points to 39.6% in Q3 2026, attributed to strong inventory management and favorable product mix.
  • The company updated its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting a net sales decline of 3.5%-4% and adjusted diluted EPS between $1.25 and $1.45.
  • Strategic initiatives are gaining momentum, with digital sales increasing 2% and Kohl's Card customer sales improving by over 500 basis points from Q2.
  • Kohl's expects to generate $1.3 billion in operating cash flow and $900 million in free cash flow for the fiscal year, supported by a 5% decrease in inventory year-over-year.
Nov 25, 2025, 2:00 PM
Kohl's Reports Q3 2026 Results and Updates FY 2025 Guidance
KSS
Earnings
Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
  • Kohl's reported Q3 2026 results with a 2.8% decline in net sales and a 1.7% decline in comparable sales, alongside $0.10 in adjusted diluted earnings per share.
  • The company's gross margin improved by 51 basis points to 39.6% in Q3 2026, attributed to strong inventory management and a favorable product mix from positive proprietary brand sales.
  • Kohl's updated its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting a net sales decline of 3.5%-4%, comparable sales decline of 2.5%-3%, and adjusted diluted earnings per share between $1.25 and $1.45.
  • The company made significant progress on its balance sheet, reducing borrowings on the revolver by over $700 million to $45 million by the end of Q3 2026, and is on track to achieve $1.3 billion in operating cash flow and $900 million in free cash flow for the full fiscal year.
Nov 25, 2025, 2:00 PM
Kohl's Reports Q3 2026 Results and Updates Full-Year 2025 Guidance
KSS
Earnings
Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
  • Kohl's reported Q3 2026 comparable sales down 1.7% and net sales declined 2.8%, with adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.10. Digital sales grew 2.4%, and gross margin improved by 51 basis points to 39.6%.
  • The company saw progressive improvement throughout Q3, with October delivering positive 1% comparable sales, driven by an acceleration in transactions and improved engagement from Kohl's Card customers.
  • Strategic initiatives, including investments in proprietary brands, enhanced promotional strategies, and optimized store layouts, are resonating with customers, leading to positive proprietary sales performance.
  • Kohl's updated its full-year 2025 guidance, expecting a net sales decline of 3.5%-4% and adjusted diluted earnings per share between $1.25 and $1.45.
  • The company ended Q3 with $144 million in cash, reduced revolver borrowings to $45 million, and expects to achieve $1.3 billion in operating cash flow and $900 million in free cash flow for the full year 2025.
Nov 25, 2025, 2:00 PM
Kohl's Reports Q3 Fiscal 2025 Results, Appoints CEO, and Raises Full Year Outlook
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Earnings
CEO Change
Guidance Update
  • Kohl's reported Q3 Fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.4 billion, a 2.8% decrease year-over-year, with diluted earnings per share of $0.07 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.10 for the quarter ended November 1, 2025.
  • The company raised its full year 2025 financial outlook, now expecting adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $1.25 to $1.45.
  • Michael J. Bender was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Kohl's, effective November 24, 2025, after serving as interim CEO since May 1, 2025.
  • Kohl's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share, payable on December 24, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 10, 2025.
Nov 25, 2025, 12:00 PM