Kohls Corporation
0JRL.L
$23.22 3.55%
Exchange: LSE | Sector: Consumer Cyclical | Industry: Specialty Retail
Q3 2025
Published: Dec 3, 2025

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $3.58B down 3.6% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.07 decreased by 60% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 1.1%
  • Net income of 8.00M
  • ""We are pleased as we delivered both top line and bottom line performance ahead of our expectations for the third consecutive quarter. These results reflect the progress we're making against our 2025 initiatives…"" - Michael Bender
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Executive Summary

Kohl's delivered a modest top‑ and bottom‑line beat in Q3 2025 despite a challenging macro environment and ongoing discretionary income pressure on core customers. Reported revenue of $3.575 billion declined 3.6% year over year but rose 0.8% quarter over quarter, reflecting a stabilizing trend after a strategic reset focused on a more balanced, value‑driven assortment. Adjusted net income was $11 million and adjusted FFO/EPS stood at $0.10 per share for the quarter, with year‑to‑date adjusted diluted EPS at $0.54. The company continued to gain traction in digital channels (online growth of 2.4% YoY) and witnessed a meaningful 500 bps improvement in Kohl’s Card customer sales versus Q2, signaling progress in re‑engaging core customers. Management highlighted three 2025 priorities—curated assortments, leadership in value and quality via proprietary brands, and a frictionless omnichannel experience—and indicated sequential improvements in transactions driven by targeted inventory reinvestment and enhanced promotions. However, the firm cautioned that consumer behavior remains highly price‑sensitive, particularly among low‑ to middle‑income and younger consumers, suggesting a slower path to sustainable top‑line growth. For 2025, Kohl’s maintained a cautious guidance trajectory: net sales expected to decline 3.5%–4%, comparable sales down 2.5%–3%, and adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $1.25–$1.45, underscoring ongoing cost discipline and cash‑flow generation as key drivers of resilience.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Decreasing
3.58B
QoQ: 0.82% | YoY: -3.64%
Gross Profit
Decreasing
39.60M
1.11% margin
QoQ: -97.42% | YoY: -97.48%
Operating Income
Decreasing
73.00M
QoQ: -73.84% | YoY: -25.51%
Net Income
Decreasing
8.00M
QoQ: -94.77% | YoY: -63.64%
EPS
Decreasing
0.08
QoQ: -94.16% | YoY: -60.00%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q3 2025 3,575.00 0.07 -3.6% View
Q2 2025 3,546.00 1.35 -5.0% View
Q1 2025 3,233.00 -0.13 -4.4% View
Q4 2024 5,397.00 0.43 +59.6% View
Q3 2024 3,710.00 0.20 -37.7% View