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Kohl's vs Dillard's: KSS and DDS compared
Kohl's is the larger company: $3.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $1.5B for Dillard's (Q2 FY27). Dillard's is growing faster (-0.4% against -0.9% a year earlier). Dillard's is more profitable, with an operating margin of 8.3% against 7.4%.
Where the money goes: KSS and DDS
Kohl's (KSS) · Q2 FY27
Kohl's, Q2 FY27: revenue $3.5B (-0.9% year over year), operating margin 7.4%, net earnings $151M, operating cash flow $552M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Dillard's (DDS) · Q2 FY27
Dillard's, Q2 FY27: revenue $1.5B (-0.4% year over year), operating margin 8.3%, net earnings $97.7M, operating cash flow −$37.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Kohl's (KSS) | Dillard's (DDS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $3.5B | $1.5B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -0.9% | -0.4% |
| Gross margin | — | 39.1% |
| Operating margin | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| Net earnings | $151M | $97.7M |
| Net margin | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $552M | −$37.2M |
| Free cash flow | $490M | — |
| Market value | $2.8B | $9.6B |
| P/E | 10.4× | 14.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $19.21 | $545.67 |
Where the revenue comes from
Kohl's
- Product: $3.3B (94%)
- Product and Service Other: $197M (6%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Kohl's or Dillard's?
Kohl's is the larger company: $3.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $1.5B for Dillard's (Q2 FY27).
Is Kohl's or Dillard's growing faster?
Dillard's is growing faster (-0.4% against -0.9% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Kohl's or Dillard's?
Dillard's is more profitable, with an operating margin of 8.3% against 7.4%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 3, 2026; 10-Q filed Sep 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.