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John Brick, CFA

Kohl's Continues Its Turnaround, but Shares Rich

No-moat Kohl’s first-quarter results showed its continued efforts to drive top-line growth, although concerns about the sustainability of these trends coming out of the quarter support our views about the market getting ahead of itself on this name. We but don’t see a material change to our $53 fair value estimate, as the retailing landscape remains competitive. With shares trading at a 15% premium, we think investors should wait for a better margin of safety.
Comparable-store sales increased 3....
Underlying
Kohl's Corporation

Kohl's operates department stores, a website (www.Kohls.com), FILA outlets, and Off-Aisle clearance centers. The company's Kohl's stores and website sell proprietary and national brand apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty and home products. The company's website includes merchandise that is available in its stores, as well as merchandise that is available only online. The company's portfolio includes private brands such as Apt. 9, Croft & Barrow, Jumping Beans, SO and Sonoma Goods for Life and exclusive brands that are developed and marketed through agreements with brands such as Food Network, LC Lauren Conrad, Elle and Simply Vera Vera Wang.

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Morningstar
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Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

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John Brick, CFA

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