Kohl's Corporation reported combined comparable sales for November and December 2018. On a shifted basis, which compares the nine weeks ended January 5, 2019 and January 6, 2018, comparable sales for the combined increased 1.2%.

Based on the strong Holiday sales performance, the company now expects its fiscal 2018 diluted earnings per share to be $5.50 to $5.55, compared to its prior guidance of $5.35 to $5.55. This guidance excludes the debt extinguishment charge of $42 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, which was recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. It also excludes other non-recurring charges the Company anticipates recording related to the voluntary debt redemption announced in December 2018 and actions to be taken in the fourth quarter as part of the company's operational excellence initiatives.