Kohl’s Corp reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.28, exceeding analyst estimates by $0.71 and marking a notable improvement from the $0.57 forecast. Revenue totaled $3.32 billion, falling short of the $3.4 billion consensus estimate.
The department store chain also raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance, projecting EPS in the range of $1.80 to $2.40, up from the prior consensus of $1.43. The updated outlook reflects stronger-than-expected profitability despite softer revenue trends.
Kohl’s shares closed at $17.68 on Wednesday, up 23.12% over the past three months and 9.34% year-over-year. Analysts have revised earnings estimates upward in the last 90 days, with nine positive revisions and three negative adjustments. InvestingPro rates the company’s financial health as "good performance."
