Kohl's Q1 net loss $14M; comparable sales down 1.1% YoY; affirms FY outlook

KOHLS Corp

Net sales $3B, down 1.7% YoY; comparable sales fell 1.1%.
Gross margin +4 bps to 39.9%; SG&A down 1.6% to $1.1B.
Diluted EPS loss ($0.13), same as prior year; operating income $46M vs $60M.
Inventory down 8% to $2.9B; no revolver borrowings ($0 vs $545M YoY).
Affirms FY2026: sales (2%)–flat, adj. operating margin 2.8–3.4%, adj. EPS $1.00–$1.60.

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Earnings Releases SEC 8-K Item 2.02 confidence 0.98

KOHLS Corp reported first quarter ended May 2, 2026 results: revenue $3 billion, net income Net loss was $14 million, or ($0.13) per diluted share, EPS ($0.13) per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.

Period: first quarter ended May 2, 2026
Revenue: $3 billion
Net income: Net loss was $14 million, or ($0.13) per diluted share
EPS: ($0.13) per diluted share
Guidance: reaffirmed
Result: reported results

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First Quarter 2026 Results Comparisons refer to the 13-week period ended May 2, 2026 versus the 13-week period ended May 3, 2025 • Net sales decreased 1.7% year-over-year, to $3 billion, with comparable sales down 1.1%. • Gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 39.9%, an increase of 4 basis points year-over-year. • Selling, general & administrative (SG&A)

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