Kohl's shoppers are reportedly hoping the chain's new CEO can bring back some old favorites. The retailer appointed in November Michaels Companies CEO Ashley Buchanan to succeed CEO Tom Kingsbury, who stepped down last week.
Kohl's plans to close 27 underperforming stores by April. The retailer operates more than 1,150 locations across the US.
Twenty-seven "underperforming" Kohl's stores are set to shutter this spring. The company published a list of the locations late last week.
KSS will close a fulfillment center and 27 underperforming stores in 2025 amid ongoing challenges in the competitive retail market.
Kohl's has faced significant challenges in recent months during which it has seen leadership changes amid dismal earnings reports and economic headwinds.
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The KSS stock witnesses consistent declines, reaching a 52-week low mark last week. The stock lacks momentum backed by pressures on sales and soft traffic trends.
Kohl's 13.2% yield is high risk due to financial headwinds, despite potential growth from Sephora and lower interest rates. Declining sales and earnings have pressured Kohl's, with management revising guidance downward and focusing on inventory and digital marketing. Kohl's balance sheet shows some flexibility, but cash flow growth is crucial for maintaining dividends and resuming share repurchases.
Guggenheim downgraded Kohl's to Neutral from Buy.
I maintain a hold rating on Kohl's Corp due to persistent poor demand. 3Q24 results showed an 8.5% revenue decline, with same-store sales growth at -9.3% y/y, leading to a 63% drop in EPS. The macro environment and intense promotional activities are expected to continue hindering KSS's growth, with no substantial sales improvement in sight.
When Kohl's Corp. on Monday announced it was getting a new chief executive next year, investors got suspicious. On Tuesday, the department-store chain confirmed those suspicions, reporting results that missed expectations and sending shares sharply lower.