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Investing.com -- Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) reported better-than-expected third quarter results on Thursday, with earnings and revenue surpassing analyst estimates, prompting the retailer to raise its full-year outlook. The company’s shares jumped 12.7% following the announcement.
For the third quarter ended November 1, 2025, Kohl’s posted adjusted earnings of $0.10 per share, significantly beating the analyst consensus estimate of -$0.18. Revenue came in at $3.41 billion, exceeding the $3.33 billion analysts had expected, despite declining 2.9% YoY. Comparable sales decreased 1.7%, which was better than the -3.89% analysts had anticipated.
The company’s gross margin improved to 39.6%, up 51 basis points from 39.1% in the same quarter last year and above the 39.4% estimate. Kohl’s also reported that merchandise inventories stood at $3.90 billion, down 5% YoY.
"We are pleased with Kohl’s third quarter results, marking a third consecutive quarter of delivering top-line and bottom-line performance ahead of our expectations," said Michael J. Bender, who was officially appointed as CEO after serving in an interim capacity since May 2025. "These results are a direct reflection of the progress we are making against our 2025 initiatives, reinforcing our confidence as we continue to move in the right direction."
Following the strong performance, Kohl’s raised its full-year 2025 outlook, now expecting earnings per share between $1.25 and $1.45, well above the analyst consensus of $0.72. The company projects net sales to decrease between 3.5% and 4%, with comparable sales declining between 2.5% and 3%.
Bender added, "We are focused on building on this momentum, as we remain committed to delivering quality products, great value, and a frictionless experience to our customers in an uncertain macroeconomic environment."
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