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Same-store sales, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric in the retail industry to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.
A positive number indicates that more sales are generated in the same store compared with the previous period, which suggests growing demand. The higher the number is, the more growth the retailer has.
Kohl's's Change in Same Store Sales % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -1.10%
, which is higher than
-2.80% for the pervious quarter ended in Jan. 2026.
Kohl's's Change in Same Store Sales % for the annual that ended in Jan. 2026 was -3.10%
, which is higher than
-6.50% for the pervious year ended in Jan. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kohl's's Change in Same Store Sales % or its related term are showing as below:
KSS's Change in Same Store Sales % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Change in Same Store Sales % only.
Kohl's (NYSE:KSS) Change in Same Store Sales % Explanation
Same-store sales, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric in the retail industry to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.
A positive number indicates that more sales are generated in the same store compared with the previous period, meaning growing demand, while a negative number indicates the opposite. The higher the number is, the more growth the retailer has.
Same-store sales can be improved by two factors: average ticket size and the number of tickets. If each customer buys more, the average ticket size will increase. If more customers come to the store, the number of tickets will increase.
Kohl's Change in Same Store Sales % Related Terms
Kohl's Change in Same Store Sales % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kohl's's Change in Same Store Sales % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
KSS vs PLBL, M, DDS: Change in Same Store Sales % Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Kohl's's Change in Same Store Sales %, along with its competitors' market caps and Change in Same Store Sales % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
What does a Change in Same Store Sales % of -1.10% mean?
Kohl's (KSS) has a Change in Same Store Sales % of -1.10% as of Apr. 2026. Same Store Sales equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period. View historical data on Kohl's and its competitors.
Is Kohl's' Change in Same Store Sales % too high?
Kohl's' current Change in Same Store Sales % is -1.10%. Overall, Kohl's has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohl's' Change in Same Store Sales % compare to PLBL and M?
Kohl's' Change in Same Store Sales % of -1.10% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change in Same Store Sales % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Change in Same Store Sales % depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Change in Same Store Sales % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Change in Same Store Sales % mean?
A high Change in Same Store Sales % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Same Store Sales equals the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period. View historical data on Kohl's and its competitors. Kohl's's current Change in Same Store Sales % is -1.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kohl's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohl's (KSS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.74, compared to a current price of $18.15 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Change in Same Store Sales % is -1.10%. Kohl's' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change in Same Store Sales % calculated?
Change in Same Store Sales % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kohl's (KSS), the current Change in Same Store Sales % is -1.10% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kohl's (KSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohl's stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.15 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.74.
GuruFocus considers Kohl's to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KSS:
Change in Same Store Sales %: -1.10%
GF Value™: $16.74 vs. price of $18.15 (8.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kohl's is the second-largest traditional US department store company by sales. It has about 1,150 stores in 49 states and offers moderately priced private-label (31% of 2025 sales) and national brand clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Most (about 80%) of its stores are in strip centers. Kohl's also has a large digital sales operation (29% of 2025 sales). Women's apparel is the retailer's largest category, having generated 24% of its 2025 sales. Kohl's is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and was founded in 1962.
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