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Macy's vs Kohl's: M and KSS compared
Macy's is the larger company: $5.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $3.5B for Kohl's (Q2 FY27). Macy's is growing faster (+1% against -0.9% a year earlier). Kohl's is more profitable, with an operating margin of 7.4% against 4.8%.
Where the money goes: M and KSS
Macy's (M) · Q2 FY27
Macy's, Q2 FY27: revenue $5.1B (+1% year over year), operating margin 4.8%, net earnings $169M, operating cash flow $294M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
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.
| Macy's (M) | Kohl's (KSS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $5.1B | $3.5B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +1% | -0.9% |
| Operating margin | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| Net earnings | $169M | $151M |
| Net margin | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $294M | $552M |
| Free cash flow | $229M | $490M |
| Market value | $6.3B | $2.8B |
| P/E | 8.4× | 10.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $23.10 | $19.21 |
Where the revenue comes from
Kohl's
- Product: $3.3B (94%)
- Product and Service Other: $197M (6%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Macy's or Kohl's?
Macy's is the larger company: $5.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $3.5B for Kohl's (Q2 FY27).
Is Macy's or Kohl's growing faster?
Macy's is growing faster (+1% against -0.9% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Macy's or Kohl's?
Kohl's is more profitable, with an operating margin of 7.4% against 4.8%.
More: Macy's earnings · how Macy's makes money · Kohl's earnings · how Kohl's makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 10, 2026; 10-Q filed Sep 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.