NYSE$KSS
Kohl's Corp · Q2 2025 earnings
Q2 2025 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Kohl's delivered improved profitability in Q2 2025 aided by cost control and a legal settlement.
Kohl’s reported a net income of $153 million and EPS of $1.35 in Q2 FY25, with gross margin expansion and disciplined expense management. Adjusted EPS was $0.56, excluding a $129 million legal settlement gain.
- EPS reached $1.35, driven in part by a $129M legal settlement gain
- Adjusted EPS came in at $0.56, reflecting core performance
- Net sales declined 5.1% YoY, but gross margin improved by 28 basis points
- Operating cash flow more than doubled compared to prior year
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Kohl's · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.55B
Forward guidance
Kohl's provided a cautious full-year outlook with expectations of continued sales pressure and moderated profitability.
Tailwinds
- Maintains capital expenditure guidance of $400 million
- Plans continued debt reduction with disciplined financial management
- Legal settlement supported short-term profitability
- Operating margin improvement reflects cost discipline
- SG&A expenses decreased YoY
Headwinds
- Net sales expected to decline 5% to 6% YoY
- Comparable sales expected to fall 4% to 5%
- Adjusted EPS outlook lowered to $0.50–$0.80
- Continued pressure from economic environment
- Inventory levels slightly elevated, requiring careful management
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2025
-1.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
-2.2%
Avg return
5 days after
-1.9%
Avg return
30 days after
46%
31 / 68 earnings
Positive
+41.9%
Q3 2025
Best reaction
-24.1%
Q4 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2025 | -1.7% | -10.9% | -7.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | +41.9% | +56.3% | +37.3% | |
| Q2 2025 | +24.3% | +15.5% | +24.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.6% | +3.3% | +4.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | -24.1% | -33.1% | -43.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | -19.6% | -18.4% | -19.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +0.9% | -1.1% | +6.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | -17.8% | -17.5% | -15.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -7.0% | -8.8% | -12.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | -6.8% | -6.9% | +11.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -0.3% | +0.2% | -20.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | +2.1% | +3.9% | +11.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.7% | -2.6% | -16.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | +4.0% | +8.2% | -12.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -12.0% | -15.1% | -15.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | -9.1% | -16.1% | -6.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | +6.1% | +5.7% | +8.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | +0.9% | -0.5% | -15.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | +10.4% | +16.1% | +2.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | -10.3% | -8.6% | -16.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.1% | -2.5% | +2.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +9.7% | +8.6% | +49.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | -16.5% | -19.4% | -0.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -11.3% | -7.1% | +24.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | -5.0% | -9.9% | -69.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | -19.1% | -19.5% | -13.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | -2.4% | -6.3% | +1.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -15.1% | -18.7% | -25.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | +5.3% | +2.0% | +10.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | -6.6% | -10.1% | -15.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.2% | +2.5% | -2.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | -4.9% | -0.3% | +18.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.6% | +1.1% | -0.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.5% | +3.5% | +22.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | -7.8% | -9.1% | +0.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | -9.5% | -8.7% | -6.1% | |
| Q4 2016 | +2.9% | +2.0% | -10.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | +16.5% | +15.7% | +25.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | +18.1% | +21.1% | +12.7% | |
| Q1 2016 | -7.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -9.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -11.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -7.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +2.9% | — | — |
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