Company Earnings Update 3 minutesRegister for Free AccessKohl’s (KSS) 3Q18 Results: Sales Rise Due to Rivals’ Store Closures; Raises EPS Guidance Coresight Research November 21, 2018 Executive Summary Kohl’s reported 3Q18 net sales of $4.37 billion, up 1.3% year over year and in line with the $4.37 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted EPS was $0.98, beating the $0.95 consensus estimate and up from $0.70 in the year-ago quarter. Comparable sales were up 2.5% year over year, beating the consensus estimate of 2.4%. Kohl’s raised its full-year earnings guidance per share and now expects FY18 EPS to be $5.35–$5.55, up slightly from prior guidance of $5.15–$5.55 but still in line with the consensus estimate of $5.49. This excludes the one-time debt extinguishment charge of $42 million or $0.19 per share taken in the first quarter. For the full year, the company expects comparable sales to increase 1%–2%. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? Register for a free user account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Earnings Insights 4Q24, Week 5: Most Companies Report Strong Growth Results This WeekStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—InfographicMixed Signals—Economic Optimism Continues But Consumers Feel the Strain on Personal Finances: China Consumer Survey InsightsLeveraging Digital Services, AI and Quick Commerce for Competitive Advantage: Global Learnings for US Retail and E-Commerce