KOHLS Corp
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Kohl’s shares rose more than 19% on Thursday, with the article citing short interest above 31% of the float (25.762 million shares) as a factor that may have amplified buying. For Q1, Kohl’s reported an adjusted loss of 13 cents vs. a 19-cent estimate, revenue of $3.167B vs. $2.991B, and affirmed FY2026 adjusted EPS of $1.00–$1.60.
Kohl’s executives said Q1 strength in women’s and juniors apparel, led by the SO brand, drove a 10% increase in juniors. Kohl’s Card comparable sales were flat after a mid-single-digit decline in Q4, a 600-basis-point improvement, CFO Jill Timm said. Digital sales rose 4% while stores fell in the low single digits. Net loss was $14M. Kohl’s reaffirmed FY2026 guidance: comps down 2% to flat, operating margin 2.8%–3.4%, EPS $1.00–$1.60.
Kohl’s reported a narrower Q1 net loss of $14 million (vs. $15 million a year earlier), with loss per share steady at $0.13, as lower expenses and a higher income tax benefit offset weaker demand. Net sales fell to $2.998 billion from $3.049 billion. Operating income declined to $46 million. For FY2026, the company expects net and comparable sales down 2% to flat and adjusted EPS of $1.00–$1.60.
