What Happened?
Shares of department store chain Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) jumped 8.2% in the afternoon session after it was reported the company would receive a $550 million refund from previously paid tariffs.
This potential one-time boost to revenue and earnings was a significant development for the retailer. The refund news came as a positive update for a company that had previously forecasted a decline in its fiscal year 2026 earnings per share and projected a contraction in sales. In total, over 330,000 importers paid duties that were eligible for these refunds.
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What Is The Market Telling Us
Kohl’s shares are extremely volatile and have had 53 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business.
The previous big move we wrote about was 6 days ago when the stock gained 5.4% on the news that the release of upbeat March retail sales data pointed to resilient consumer spending.
According to the latest figures, sales in U.S. clothing and accessories stores saw a notable 0.57% increase month-over-month and a significant jump compared to the previous year.
Adding to the positive sentiment, peer, AEO, launched its second advertising campaign with actress Sydney Sweeney. The retailer unveiled its summer campaign, titled 'Syd for Short: American Eagle Jean Shorts,' aiming to build on a previously successful partnership. The first campaign featuring the actress reportedly helped the company's shares rise 77 percent since it was launched in the previous year.
Kohl's is down 25.8% since the beginning of the year, and at $15.84 per share, it is trading 35.9% below its 52-week high of $24.71 from December 2025. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Kohl’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at only $267.70.
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