Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Earnings History
Profitable35 years of earnings data (1991–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Earnings Overview
As of November 8, 2026, Kohl's Corporation (KSS) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $270M, reflecting +144.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $2.29 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 1.8%.
Looking at the long-term picture, KSS's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.17B in fiscal 2011.
Kohl's Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 40.6%, operating margin of 3.3%, and net margin of 1.8%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including M ($749M net income, 2.8% margin), DDS ($682M net income, 8.7% margin), BKE ($221M net income, 16.2% margin), KSS has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare KSS vs M →
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KSS Historical Earnings Data (1991–2025)
35 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $272M | +149.5% | $510M | $2.37 | 1.8% | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $109M | -65.6% | $509M | $0.97 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $317M | +1768.4% | $717M | $2.86 | 1.8% | 4.1% |
| 2022 | -$19M | -102.0% | $246M | $-0.16 | -0.1% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $938M | +675.5% | $1.68B | $6.34 | 4.8% | 8.6% |
| 2020 | -$163M | -123.6% | -$262M | $-1.06 | -1.0% | -1.6% |
| 2019 | $691M | -13.7% | $1.10B | $4.37 | 3.5% | 5.5% |
| 2018 | $801M | -6.8% | $1.36B | $4.85 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 2017 | $859M | +54.5% | $1.42B | $5.12 | 4.3% | 7.1% |
| 2016 | $556M | -17.4% | $1.18B | $3.11 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| 2015 | $673M | -22.4% | $1.55B | $3.46 | 3.5% | 8.1% |
| 2014 | $867M | -2.5% | $1.69B | $4.24 | 4.6% | 8.9% |
| 2013 | $889M | -9.8% | $1.74B | $4.05 | 4.7% | 9.2% |
| 2012 | $986M | -15.5% | $1.89B | $4.17 | 5.1% | 9.8% |
| 2011 | $1.17B | +4.2% | $2.16B | $4.30 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| 2010 | $1.12B | +15.1% | $2.09B | $3.65 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| 2009 | $973M | +9.9% | $1.86B | $3.23 | 5.7% | 10.8% |
| 2008 | $885M | -18.4% | $1.54B | $2.89 | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2007 | $1.08B | -2.2% | $1.80B | $3.39 | 6.6% | 11.0% |
| 2006 | $1.11B | +31.7% | $1.81B | $3.31 | 7.1% | 11.6% |
| 2005 | $842M | +19.7% | $1.42B | $2.43 | 6.3% | 10.5% |
| 2004 | $703M | +21.1% | $1.19B | $2.04 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| 2003 | $581M | -8.6% | $1.01B | $1.59 | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| 2002 | $635M | +28.2% | $1.08B | $1.85 | 7.0% | 11.8% |
| 2001 | $496M | +33.2% | $850M | $1.45 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
| 2000 | $372M | +44.2% | $651M | $1.10 | 6.0% | 10.6% |
| 1999 | $258M | +34.3% | $448M | $0.77 | 5.7% | 9.8% |
| 1998 | $192M | +36.1% | $338M | $0.59 | 5.2% | 9.2% |
| 1997 | $141M | +37.8% | $259M | $0.46 | 4.6% | 8.5% |
| 1996 | $103M | +41.0% | $189M | $0.34 | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| 1995 | $73M | +6.1% | $150M | $0.25 | 3.8% | 7.8% |
| 1994 | $69M | +27.1% | $124M | $0.23 | 4.4% | 8.0% |
| 1993 | $54M | +102.6% | $102M | $0.16 | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| 1992 | $27M | +77.3% | $65M | $0.11 | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| 1991 | $15M | - | $60M | $0.07 | 1.7% | 6.9% |
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KSS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KSS stock.
What is KSS earnings per share (EPS)?
KSS trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $2.29, reflecting +144.3% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1991 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Kohl's Corporation's net income?
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) trailing twelve-month net income is $270M as of 2025. Earnings grew +144.3% year-over-year. Kohl's Corporation has been profitable for 3 consecutive years.
Is KSS profitable?
Yes, KSS is profitable with a TTM net income of $270M and a net profit margin of +1.8%. Kohl's Corporation has generated profits for 3 consecutive years.
What is KSS's earnings growth rate?
KSS compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +144.3%, 3-Year: N/A, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: -3.7%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1991 to 2025.
What are KSS's profit margins?
Kohl's Corporation net profit margin is +1.8%, operating margin is +3.3%, and gross margin is +40.6%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +6.9%.
Is KSS growing earnings?
Yes, KSS earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +144.3% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $270M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was KSS's best earnings year?
Kohl's Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $1.2B, achieved in fiscal year 2011. Earnings history on this page spans 1991 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were KSS's earnings last quarter?
KSS's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $151M with diluted EPS of $1.28. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.