Kohl's Q4 EPS Beats by 26 Cents, Revenue Falls Short, Sales Forecast Misses
Kohl's Corp. delivered Q4 profit of $125 million, or $1.07 per share, surpassing analysts' $0.85 estimate while posting revenue of $5.17 billion, short of the $5.23 billion consensus. The retailer projected full-year sales below Wall Street benchmarks and full-year EPS of $1.00 to $1.60.
1. Fourth-Quarter Financial Results
Kohl's reported net income of $125 million in Q4, translating to $1.07 per share versus the $0.85 consensus. Revenue for the quarter reached $5.17 billion, missing the $5.23 billion analysts expected, while full-year profit totaled $272 million on $15.53 billion in revenue.
2. Full-Year Guidance and Sales Forecast
The company forecast full-year EPS between $1.00 and $1.60 and projected annual sales below Wall Street estimates, citing softer demand for higher-margin categories such as apparel and home goods. Management indicated budget-conscious consumers continue to pressure spending patterns at department stores.
3. Market Reaction
Shares tumbled in after-hours trading as investors weighed the mixed earnings beat against the revenue miss and lowered sales outlook, dampening optimism around Kohl’s turnaround initiatives.