Kohl's Stock Soars 23.16% on Q2 Earnings Beat

On August 27, 2025, Kohl's stock surged by 23.16% in pre-market trading, marking a significant rise that has caught the attention of investors and analysts alike.

Kohl's has reported its second-quarter fiscal 2025 financial results, revealing an adjusted operating margin ranging from 2.5% to 2.7%. The company also projected an adjusted diluted EPS between $0.50 and $0.80, reflecting a cautious yet optimistic outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year.

In a separate announcement, Kohl's expects its fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS to fall within the range of $0.50 to $0.80, slightly above the FactSet estimate of $0.44. This projection underscores the company's efforts to manage costs and improve operational efficiency despite a challenging retail environment.

Kohl's Q2 2025 financial performance showed a decline in sales, but the company managed to maintain its margins within the projected range. The adjusted operating margin for the quarter was between 2.5% and 2.7%, with adjusted diluted EPS expected to be between $0.50 and $0.80. The company's capital allocation priorities include investments in technology and supply chain improvements to drive future growth.

Kohl's reported fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings of $0.56 per diluted share, a slight decrease from $0.59 a year earlier. This performance exceeded analysts' expectations, who had predicted earnings of $0.30 per share, indicating that the company is navigating the current economic conditions better than anticipated.