KSS Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how KSS performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, KSS sees a +6.24% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.56% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -4.65%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
KSS Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
4.05B
-5.21%
4.08%
Gross Margin
37.42%
4.32%
-0.64%
Operating Margin
3.87%
-17.31%
-7.42%
Net Margin
1.46%
-35.68%
-2.01%
EPS
0.53
-35.37%
1.92%
No Data Available
KSS Earnings Analysis
Kohls Corporation Corporation (KSS.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
New CEO Appointment: Kohl's has appointed Ashley Buchanan as CEO effective January 15, 2025, bringing extensive retail experience to drive future growth.
Gross Margin Improvement: The company reported a gross margin of 39.1%, an increase of 20 basis points compared to last year, driven by effective inventory management and lower freight expenses.
Sephora Sales Surge: Kohl's has seen a significant increase in its Sephora sales, with total beauty sales increasing by 15% and comparable beauty sales up 9% in Q3.
New Store Launches: The company has successfully launched its Babies 'R' Us shops in 200 locations, enhancing its product offerings and customer engagement.
Dividend Distribution Commitment: Kohl's has distributed $55 million in dividends to shareholders in Q3, reflecting its commitment to returning value to investors.
Negative
Sales Decline Analysis: Net sales decreased 8.8% in Q3 and are down 6.1% year-to-date.
Sales Decline Analysis: Comparable sales declined 9.3% in Q3 and decreased 6.4% year-to-date.
Transaction Trends Analysis: In Q3, transactions were down while conversion improved, and our average basket sizes remain lower compared to last year.
Sales Performance Analysis: Digital sales outperformed store sales in the quarter, but both were down compared to last year.
Inventory Reduction Analysis: We ended Q3 with inventory down 3% compared to last year, with on-hand inventory down 7% at the end of the quarter.
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KSS Earning Call Sentiment
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call summary and Q&A highlight several concerns: declining traffic, competitive pressures, and sales headwinds due to category exits. Despite some positive aspects like inventory management and dividend payments, guidance was downgraded, and net sales fell significantly. The company's strategic responses seem insufficient to counteract these challenges in the short term. Given the company's small-cap nature, the stock is likely to react negatively, with a potential decrease of 2% to 8% over the next two weeks.
