Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1991 to 2025
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KSS EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
KSS Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36.1% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| 2024 | 35.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 35.6% | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 32.2% | 1.4% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 36.8% | 8.6% | 4.8% |
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Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, Kohl's Corporation (KSS) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $271M, reflecting +144.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $2.36 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 36.1%, 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 ($642M net income, 2.8% margin), DDS ($571M net income, 8.7% margin), BKE ($206M net income, 16.1% 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% | $15M | $-1.06 | -1.0% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | $691M | -13.7% | $1.21B | $4.37 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2018 | $801M | -6.8% | $1.47B | $4.85 | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| 2017 | $859M | +54.5% | $1.42B | $5.12 | 4.5% | 7.4% |
| 2016 | $556M | -17.4% | $1.37B | $3.11 | 3.0% | 7.3% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KSS stock.
Is KSS growing earnings?
KSS EPS is $2.36, with earnings growth accelerating to +144.3%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $271M.
What are KSS's profit margins?
Kohl's Corporation net margin is +1.8%, with operating margin at +3.3%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are KSS's earnings?
KSS earnings data spans 1991-2025. The accelerating earnings trend is +144.3% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.