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Kohl's Corporation operates as an omnichannel retailer in the United States. It offers apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty products, and home products through its stores and website. The company provides its products primarily under the brand names of Apt. 9, Croft & Barrow, FLX, Jumping Beans, SO, Sonoma Goods for Life, and Tek Gear, as well as LC Lauren Conrad, Nine West, and Simply Vera Vera Wang. Kohl's Corporation was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

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Manager	Shares	Value	% of Fund	Period
Steve Cohen Point72 Asset Management	1.77M	$22.8M	0.03%	Mar 2026

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🎙 Management Tone Tracker Confident Specific ~ Volatile 4 quarters analysed

Q2 2026

Cautious

Management expressed satisfaction with Q2 results that came ahead of expectations but tempered it with recognition that performance is not yet where they aim to be, and adopted a prudent outlook for the rest of the year citing macroeconomic uncertainty and pressured consumers.

Q3 2026

Mixed

but repeatedly cautions that the macro environment remains uncertain and performance is not yet at desired levels, using phrases like 'not representative of where we aspire to be' and 'customers are becoming increasingly choiceful.'

Q4 2026

Cautious

Management repeatedly acknowledged not being pleased with top-line results ('we are not pleased with our top-line results'), highlighted 'important work remains', and offered cautious guidance with a wide range. Jill Timm explicitly stated 'I'm cautiously optimistic' and 'we have to be mindful of the macro environment.'

Q1 2027 latest

Confident Specific

Management led with 'pleased', 'progressive improvements', and 'increased confidence' while acknowledging 'macroeconomic environment' and 'choiceful discretionary spending' from core consumers. Specific numbers like proprietary brands up 6%, Kohl's Card flat comp, and inventory down 8% reinforced concrete progress.

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Investor Lens

The investment thesis is slightly strengthened after this call. The stabilization of the Kohl's Card customer and strong proprietary brand performance (up 6%) provide concrete evidence that targeted initiatives are gaining traction. The clean inventory position and improved in-stocks suggest Trip Assurance is improving, which should support store traffic. However, the macro environment remains a headwind for the low-to-middle-income consumer, and Sephora's underperformance (down low single digits) is a concern. Key areas to watch next quarter: men's and footwear comp improvement (expected Q2), Sephora recovery pace, and whether the Kohl's Card customer can sustain flat-to-positive comps. The reaffirmed guidance implies management sees a gradual recovery, but not acceleration. If these trends continue, the thesis becomes more compelling.

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📊 MIXED Kohl's Q1 comps down 1.1%, net loss $14M, proprietary brands up 6%, reaffirms guidance

Revenue & Profitability

Q1 net sales declined 1.7%, comparable sales down 1.1%. Net loss of $14 million, loss per diluted share of $0.13. Gross margin improved 4 basis points. SG&A decreased $20 million (1.6%). Other revenue (credit business) declined 8%. The company ended the quarter with $429 million cash and no ABL borrowings. Full-year guidance: comp sales -2% to flat, operating margin 2.8%-3.4%, EPS $1-$1.60.

Outlook

Management noted that the low-to-middle income consumer remains under financial pressure and is choiceful with discretionary spending. The company sees value as a key driver in the current macroeconomy, where customers are stretching dollars due to higher spending on essentials like food and gas. Management is mindful of the macro environment but believes strategic initiatives will drive progressive improvement through 2026.

Growth Drivers

Key growth levers include proprietary brands (up 6% in Q1), with expansion of SO, FLX, and Sea + Skye. The digital business grew 4% driven by increased traffic. The digital marketplace is planned to more than double its item count. The impulse category (Deal Bar, Toy Towers) exceeded expectations. The fine jewelry rollout to an additional 350 stores and the launch of Brixton men's lifestyle brand in 300 stores are also growth drivers.

Balance Sheet & CapEx

Full-year capital spend is expected to be in the range of $350 million-$400 million. Q1 CapEx was $84 million, supporting the rollout of impulse lines to all stores, new brand launches at Sephora (M·A·C), and store maintenance. The company also invested $14 million in quarterly dividends and repurchased $50 million of debt at a discount of $9 million.

Margins

Gross margin improved 4 basis points in Q1, driven by higher proprietary brand penetration, partially offset by higher shipping costs from increased digital sales. Management expects full-year gross margin to be flat to slightly down, as they invest in value for customers. SG&A declined 1.6% through savings in credit and corporate expenses. Operating margin guidance for fiscal 2026 is 2.8%-3.4%.

Key Risks

Management flagged continued consumer financial pressure on low-to-middle income households as a key risk. The guidance does not include any potential IEEPA tariff refunds (the company submitted $140 million in claims but did not receive any in Q1). Other risks include the performance of Sephora at Kohl's, which underperformed in Q1, and the lagging men's and footwear categories.

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Q1 2027 Q1 2027 2026-05-28

Q1 2026 delivered the best comp sales in four years, driven by proprietary brands and digital growth, despite a 1.1% comp sales decline and a net loss of $14 million. Guidance for FY2026 is reaffirmed, with continued focus on value, inventory discipline, and omnichannel enhancements.

Q4 2026 Q4 2026 2026-03-10

Q4 and full-year sales declined, but strong inventory and expense management drove EPS growth and improved cash flow. Proprietary brands, digital, and value initiatives are central to the 2026 strategy, with guidance for flat to slightly negative sales and continued margin discipline.

Q3 2026 Q3 2026 2025-11-25

Q3 results exceeded expectations with improved comps, digital growth, and strong proprietary brand performance. Gross margin expanded, SG&A declined, and inventory was well managed. Guidance reflects ongoing macro pressures, but momentum in key initiatives and digital investments positions the company for continued progress.

Q2 2026 Q2 2026 2025-08-27

Q2 results exceeded expectations with improved sales trends, especially in proprietary brands and digital. Gross margin expanded, inventory declined, and guidance was raised despite ongoing macroeconomic and tariff-related pressures.

Q1 2026 Q1 2026 2025-05-29

First quarter results exceeded expectations, with net sales down 4.1% and gross margin up 37 bps year-over-year. Turnaround initiatives are showing early progress, and full-year guidance is maintained despite ongoing macroeconomic and tariff uncertainties.

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