Department store chain Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 4.4% year on year to $3.23 billion. Its GAAP loss of $0.13 per share increased from -$0.24 in the same quarter last year.
Kohl's stock jumps after Q1 loss narrows, margins improve, and the company reaffirms FY25 outlook with continued focus on Sephora and omnichannel growth.
Department store chain Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) reported Q1 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 4.4% year on year to $3.23 billion. Its GAAP loss of $0.13 per share was 41.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +2.0%, S&P 500 +1.5%) as President Trump postponed the planned 50% tariff on European Union imports, shifting the start date to July 9, 2025.
Retailers are overhauling their operations as technology redefines the shopping experience. But many seem to be moving too slowly as their demand is lagging, causing the industry to underperform the market -
over the past six months, retail stocks have shed 13%. This drawdown was worse than the S&P 500’s 4.7% fall.
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
Barclays analyst Paul Kearney initiated coverage on Gildan Activewear, Macy's, Columbia Sportswear, Carter's and Kohl's, with mixed ratings and price forecasts. Despite strong U.S. consumer trends, Kearney remains cautious, citing market volatility and tariff risks impacting apparel sales into 2026.
