Kohl's Corporation
KSS · Consumer Cyclical
$17.82
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Pick These 5 Bargain Stocks With Exciting EV-to-EBITDA Ratios
The article explains why EV-to-EBITDA is a superior valuation metric compared to P/E ratios, as it accounts for debt and provides a more complete picture of company value. Five stocks meeting strict screening criteria—Par Pacific Holdings, Amkor Technology, Kohl's, Avnet, and Ecovyst—are highlighted as attractive bargain stocks with low EV-to-EBITDA multiples and strong growth prospects.
Kohl's Q2 Earnings Beat Shifts Focus to Holiday Execution and Margins
Kohl's reported adjusted Q2 EPS of $1.28, up 128.6% year-over-year, beating expectations despite a 0.9% revenue decline. The company raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $1.80-$2.40 and improved its sales outlook. However, margin expansion was significantly aided by $100M in tariff refunds, and the company faces execution challenges in the critical holiday season ahead.
Is Kohl's Stock a Buy as Value Meets a Still-Fragile Sales Recovery?
Kohl's (KSS) trades at a discount to market benchmarks with improved earnings guidance raised to $1.80-$2.40 per share and strengthened liquidity ($821M cash). However, negative comparable sales trends and recent downward earnings estimate revisions temper the recovery outlook. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #1 with a Value Score of A but Momentum Score of C, suggesting measured optimism rather than confirmed recovery.
Kohl's Stock Is Up 15.6% in 3 Months: Is the Rebound Sustainable?
Kohl's shares gained 15.6% over three months following a strong Q2 earnings beat with adjusted EPS of $1.28 versus consensus of $0.55. The company showed improved merchandising, expanded gross margins, and strengthened liquidity. However, comparable sales remain negative and full-year guidance calls for flat to down 1.5% sales, leaving the top-line recovery unproven. The stock trades above its five-year valuation median, raising questions about sustainability.
Company News for Aug 27, 2026
Several major retailers reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings results, driving significant stock price increases. Abercrombie & Fitch surged 35.7% after beating EPS estimates by 24%, while Kohl's, J.M. Smucker, and Williams-Sonoma also exceeded consensus expectations with modest gains.