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Kohl's 15.6% three-month rally is backed by a Q2 earnings beat, merchandising gains and stronger liquidity, but falling comparable sales test the rebound.
Kohl's $KSS Corporation KSS shares have gained 15.6% over the past three months, outpacing the Zacks sub-industry's 4.7% advance and the S&P 500's 1.6% rise.The rebound has support from a sharp earnings beat, broader merchandising improvement and stronger liquidity. Still, negative comparable sales and recent estimate cuts leave an important test for the second half.
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Kohl's reported adjusted earnings of $1.28 per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, up 128.6% from 56 cents a year earlier and well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 55 cents.Total revenues declined 0.9% to $3.52 billion, underscoring the gap between earnings improvement and the top line. Gross margin expanded 305 basis points to 43%, although about $100 million of tariff refunds benefited cost of merchandise sold.
