Kohl's narrows Q1 loss to $14 million, revenue tops $3.17 billion
KSS•The department store operator posted a $14 million Q1 net loss (13 cents per share), beating the 18-cent loss analysts expected and narrowing losses from prior periods. Revenue rose to $3.17 billion, just above the $3.16 billion forecast, and management set full-year 2026 earnings guidance at $1.00 to $1.60 per share.
1. Q1 Financial Results
The department store operator posted a net loss of $14 million in the first quarter, or $0.13 per share, compared with analysts' average expectation of an $0.18 per share loss.
2. Revenue Performance
Revenue in the quarter reached $3.17 billion, slightly above the $3.16 billion consensus forecast, reflecting modest sales growth across key categories.
3. EPS Comparison
The 13-cent per share loss beat the forecasted 18-cent shortfall and marked a sequential improvement from the prior-year period.
4. Full-Year Guidance
Management issued full-year earnings guidance of $1.00 to $1.60 per share for fiscal 2026, reflecting confidence in cost initiatives and expected sales trends.
