$KSS

Kohl's (KSS) +8%, Macy's (M) +3% as investors rotate into undervalued department stores, while Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) -2%. Kohl's reported Q2 EPS beat but declining sales; raised FY guidance. SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) +0.8%.

Kohl's Corp (KSS) appointed Ryan M. Waymire as chief merchandising officer. The stock is 6.5% overvalued per GF Value™, with a 2.8% dividend yield and 21% payout ratio. Dividend growth declined 37% over 3 years. Insiders sold $1.6M in shares, while gurus show mixed activity. KSS has a GF Score™ of 71, with strengths in momentum and profitability but weak growth.

KOHLS Corp (KSS) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Exhibit 99.1 Kohl's Names Ryan M. Waymire Chief Merchandising Officer MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., August 31, 2026 - Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) today announced that Ryan M. Waymire has been named Chief Merchandising Officer, reporting to CEO Michael J. Bender, effective September 28. Waymire h

Kohl's (KSS) reported Q2 2027 net sales of $3.3B, down 0.9% YoY. Gross margin rose to 43.0% due to $100M in tariff refunds. Adjusted EPS guidance raised to $1.80-$2.40. Inventory decreased 3%, while digital sales grew 2.8%. Marketplace sales surged 88%, but Sephora at Kohl's sales fell 4%. The company plans to repurchase $100M in stock and reduce debt.

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Kohl's (KSS) reported mixed Q2 results: adjusted EPS rose to $1.28 (from $0.56 YoY), but GAAP EPS fell to $1.28 (from $1.35). Sales declined 0.9%, marking 18 straight quarters of negative comparable sales. The company raised its non-GAAP EPS guidance to $1.80-$2.40, citing $150M in tariff refunds, which drove 98% of gross margin expansion. Management highlighted improved digital sales and inventory management but noted ongoing financial pressures for low- and middle-income customers.

Stocks rose slightly on mixed US economic news. Crude oil prices fell over 8% this week on easing Middle East tensions. S&P 500 Q2 earnings growth is tracking at 32%, driven by AI spending. Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) and Semtech (SMTC) gained over 8% on positive earnings. Kohl's (KSS) and Intuit (INTU) fell over 4% on weak forecasts.

Kohl's (KSS) reported $3.3B revenue with a <1% sales decline, EPS of $1.34, and raised guidance. McDonald's (MCD) and Walmart (WMT) also show signs of low-income consumer stress. Rising diesel prices and Strait of Hormuz blockade impact freight and agricultural costs, squeezing consumers further.

Kohl's Corp (KSS) reported a 0.9% decline in Q2 comparable sales, with Sephora sales down 4% and women's business down 1.5%. Macroeconomic pressures and inventory constraints were noted. Gross margin increased slightly, while credit revenue declined. The company expects flat to down 2% sales in the back half, with investments in inventory and pricing. EPS guidance was raised by $0.80, including $0.65 from tariff refunds. Free cash flow is projected at $600 million, with plans for $100 million in

Kohl's Corp (KSS) reported a 124.6% EPS surprise at $1.28, but shares fell ~7% premarket due to a revenue miss and concerns over tariff-refund quality. Gross margin improved to 43.0% from 39.9%, but $100M of this came from tariff refunds. Management raised full-year EPS guidance to $1.80–$2.40, including $0.65/share from refunds. Marketplace sales grew 88% in Q2, and proprietary brands showed strength. The stock trades at $18.08 with a 2.8% dividend yield and a P/E of 7.5x.