Kohl's Corporation

KSS · NYSE

$14.36▼ -7.89%

$1.23 today

Mkt cap $1.61B
P/E 6.0
Day $14.13 – $15.45

Confidence

High conviction

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The read

Kohl's shares fell 7.9% post-earnings with no reported EPS; guidance and catalysts remain unclear

Kohl's reported earnings on May 28, 2026, without releasing actual EPS, missing clarity on beat or miss; shares dropped 7.9% amid mixed fundamentals and high short interest.

Confidence note: Limited by absence of actual EPS data but supported by clear share price reaction and fundamental metrics.

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What happened

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Earnings print

Actual EPS not reported; consensus estimate was -$0.18 per share, so beat or miss unknown.

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Guidance

No updated guidance disclosed in the earnings event; catalyst timing limited to earnings date.

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Price reaction

Shares declined 7.9% to $14.36 on heavy volume the day after earnings release.

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Street narrative

Despite no EPS data, the market reacted negatively, reflecting uncertainty amid mixed growth and valuation signals, plus high short interest.

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So what

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What changed

EPS actuals were not disclosed; shares dropped 7.9% post-earnings with no guidance update.

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What the market is pricing

Market is pricing increased uncertainty and risk, evidenced by a sharp share price decline and heavy short interest.

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Fundamental takeaway

Maintain cautious stance; monitor next quarter's EPS and guidance for clearer growth trajectory signals.

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Next 30–90 days

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37%

Kohl's posts positive EPS surprise next quarter with improved guidance, stabilizing shares and reducing short interest.

boltReported EPS exceeds consensus by at least 5% next quarter
boltManagement issues upward guidance revision for FY2026

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36%

Kohl's delivers in-line EPS and flat guidance, shares stabilize near current levels with continued mixed fundamentals.

boltEPS reported within ±3% of consensus
boltGuidance unchanged or modestly adjusted

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27%

Kohl's reports EPS miss and lowers guidance, triggering further share price declines amid high short interest pressure.

boltEPS misses consensus by more than 5%
boltGuidance lowered for FY2026

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What to do

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If you hold it

Hold unless next quarter EPS misses consensus by more than 5% or guidance is lowered materially.

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If you're watching

Consider entry if next quarter EPS beats consensus by at least 5% and guidance is raised; avoid if EPS misses or guidance is cut.

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Keep on your radar

Next quarter EPS report and variance to consensus
Management guidance updates for FY2026
Short interest levels and insider activity trends
Share price reaction around next earnings release