Kohl's (KSS, $38.91) misses earnings expectations amid inflationary pressures
Kohl’s reported results for the quarter ended April, where earnings fell short of analysts’ expectations, even as revenue topped estimates.
The department store chain’s earnings per share: for the quarter came in at 11 cents, much lower than the 70 cents expected by analysts polled by analysts polled by Refinitiv.
The company, like several other retailers, has faced challenges due to the economy’s 40-year high inflation rates, with logistics and staffing costs putting pressure on margins.
Revenue decreased to $3.72 billion from $3.89 billion a year earlier. However, the figure still surpassed analysts’ estimates of $3.68 billion.
Kohl’s now projects its fiscal 2022 adjusted earnings per share in the range of $6.45 to $6.85, compared with its prior outlook of $7.00 to $7.50. The company expects net sales to be flat to up 1% from year-ago levels, vs. prior guidance of up 2% to 3%.
KSS sees its 50-day moving average cross bullishly above its 200-day moving average
The 50-day moving average for KSS moved above the 200-day moving average on August 26, 2025. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on August 12, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on KSS as a result. In of 97 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for KSS just turned positive on August 27, 2025. Looking at past instances where KSS's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 52 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KSS advanced for three days, in of 273 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 217 cases where KSS Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for KSS moved out of overbought territory on August 28, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 37 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 37 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator entered the overbought zone. Expect a price pull-back in the foreseeable future.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where KSS declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
KSS broke above its upper Bollinger Band on August 27, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.430) is normal, around the industry mean (2.986). P/E Ratio (8.097) is within average values for comparable stocks, (39.789). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.580) is also within normal values, averaging (1.103). KSS has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.083) as compared to the industry average of (0.038). P/S Ratio (0.107) is also within normal values, averaging (5.653).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. KSS’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. KSS’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 72, placing this stock worse than average.
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an operator of department stores
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