How Do Kohl’s Margin Numbers Stack Up?
In 4Q17, Kohl’s (KSS) reported a gross profit of $2.3 billion, up 10.7% on a YoY (year-over-year) basis, driven by higher revenue. Kohl’s SG&A (selling, general, and administrative) expenses rose 7.3% to $1.5 billion in 4Q17 mainly due to the additional week in 2017. The company’s SG&A expenses as a percentage of its sales improved 40 basis points to 21.5%.