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Kohl's Corporation22.95
+0.77+3.47%
Dec 16, 4:00:02 PM EST
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2.57BP/E (TTM)
13.27Basic EPS (TTM)
1.73Dividend Yield
0.02%Recent Filings
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Q2 FY2025 results
Kohl's net sales fell 5.1% year-over-year to $3.3B in Q2 FY2025 ended August 2, 2025, with comparable sales down 4.2%, yet gross margin edged up 0.3% to 39.9% on better inventory management and moderating shrink. Operating income surged 68% to $279M, boosted by a $129M gain on legal settlement, while SG&A dipped 4.1% to $1.2B; diluted EPS climbed to $1.35 from $0.59 on 112M basic shares, reconciling cleanly with no anti-dilution flags. Cash from operations hit $506M year-to-date, up sharply from $247M, funding $200M capex and free cash flow of $306M (derived); debt stands at $1.6B total with $75M revolver draw, after issuing $360M 10% secured notes due 2030 and repaying $353M at maturity—covenants intact. Store closures added $11M in impairments and severance for the Monroe, Ohio fulfillment center. Sales dipped across most categories, save Accessories up 1%. Intense competition from e-commerce giants pressures market share.
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Kohl's Q2 sales dip, margins up
Kohl's reported Q2 fiscal 2025 net sales down 5.1% to $3.3 billion, with comparable sales off 4.2%, yet gross margin rose 28 basis points to 39.9% on proprietary brand gains and tight inventory control. A $129 million legal settlement gain boosted GAAP operating income to $279 million, while adjusted figures held steady at $161 million; inventory fell 5% year-over-year. The company raised its full-year outlook, projecting net sales down 5-6% and adjusted EPS of $0.50-$0.80 amid economic headwinds. Progress builds, but sales pressure lingers.
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