Kohls Earnings Preview: Analyts Expect Higher Revenue

Kohls KSS releases its next round of earnings this Thursday, August 11, 2011. Get the latest predictions in Benzinga's essential guide to the company's second quarter earnings report.

Earnings and Revenue:

Ahead of the company's earnings announcement, analysts are expecting a positive EPS reading of $1.08/share and revenues of $4.31 billion. Investors will be keen to see how this quarter's numbers compare to the year-ago quarter's positive EPS of 84 cents/share on revenues of $4.1 billion. We'll have to wait for Thursday to see if Kohls has accomplished the estimated 28.6% rise in EPS and 5.1% increase in revenues on a year-over-year basis.

Here's how the company's reported EPS has stacked up against analyst estimates in the past:

Stock Performance:

Shares of Kohls were trading at $47.30 as of August 5, 2011. Shares are down 12.1% year to date.

Average Stock Rating:

The average rating by analysts for Kohls is a Moderate Buy. Over the past three months this rating's strength has declined slightly.

Competitors:

Looking for a sympathy stock to trade or interested in the performance of other companies in the same sector? Take a look at some of Kohls' peers.

• Bon-Ton Stores (BONT): Hold with a -$1.48 recent quarter EPS
• Dillards (DDS): Moderate Buy with a $1.27 recent quarter EPS
• J.C. Penney Company (JCP): Hold with a $0.28 recent quarter EPS
• Nordstrom (JWN): Hold with a $0.69 recent quarter EPS

The retail-regional department stores company's industry has seen price/earnings growth of 1.3% during the current fiscal year.

Finally, a description of the company's main areas of operation: Kohl's operates department stores that offer apparel, footwear and accessories as well as home products and housewares.

Take Action:

That's your advanced look at Kohls' upcoming earnings numbers -- be ready to take quick action if the company's report contains any surprises. Also, check back in with us after the announcement for a full recap and what-to-do-next guide.

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