Kohl's Corp. (KSS)
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryDepartment StoresSnapshot 2026-09-04
$19.44+0.52%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryDepartment StoresSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · KSS
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Focus on driving progressive improvements in comparable sales and operational discipline to stabilize and strengthen the business foundation.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Revenue was $3.167B in 2026-Q1, down slightly from $3.233B in 2025-Q1, with comparable sales down 1.1% in 2026-Q1. CEO emphasized progressive improvements and resetting the foundation. The trajectory shows limited progress with ongoing operational challenges.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 45% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=6943).
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“CEO: 'Our key initiatives continue to drive progressive improvements to the business, resulting in our best comparable sales performance in over four years.'”
“CEO: 'We are confident that the work we are investing in now is essential for Kohl's long-term benefit.'”
“CEO: 'Our efforts have been focused on resetting our foundation to stabilize the business and strengthen operational ability.'”
Maintain disciplined capital expenditure spending targeted between $350 million and $400 million annually.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Capital expenditures guidance remains steady at $350M to $400M annually. The company has maintained this disciplined capex range consistently, indicating delivery on this operational capital allocation priority.
“Capital Expenditures: In the range of $350 million to $400 million”
“Capital Expenditures: Approximately $350 to $400 million”
“Capital Expenditures: Approximately $400 million”
Continue paying a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share to shareholders.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. The Board consistently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share in Q1, Q2, and Q3 2026. This reflects steady delivery on the dividend commitment.
“Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share payable September 23, 2026.”
“Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share payable June 24, 2026.”
“Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share payable April 1, 2026.”
Continue to refresh the Board and manage orderly leadership transitions to strengthen governance and strategic oversight.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 3 quarters. The company executed key leadership transitions including Board Chair retirement and new appointments, as well as C-suite role changes. These actions demonstrate active delivery on leadership refreshment.
“John Schlifske retired as Chair; Wendy Arlin named new Chair; Niren Chaudhary joined Board as independent director.”
“COO Elliott Rodgers appointed; CMO role eliminated and absorbed into Chief Customer Officer.”
Resume share repurchases under existing authorization with a target of up to $100 million in 2026.
Over the trailing year it converted -1.62x of net income into operating cash flow.
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
32 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated volatile grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 48% for the rest of the cohort, n=1937).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.