Kohl's Corp reported a second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.28, exceeding analyst expectations by $0.71 and marking a 124% increase from the year-ago period. The figure sharply outpaced the consensus estimate of $0.57, according to data compiled by Investing.com.
Revenue for the quarter totaled $3.32 billion, falling short of the $3.40 billion consensus estimate. Despite the revenue miss, the company maintained its full-year fiscal 2026 earnings guidance at $1.80 to $2.40 per share, up from the prior range and well above the current analyst consensus of $1.43.
The company’s stock closed at $17.68 on August 25, down $0.62, or 3.39%, but showed a modest after-hours gain to $17.74. Over the past three months, the shares have climbed 23.12%, while the 12-month return stands at 9.34%. InvestingPro rated Kohl's financial health as "good performance."
Analysts have revised earnings estimates upward over the last 90 days, with nine positive revisions and three negative ones recorded.
