Analysts Set Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) Target Price at $15.46

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) has been assigned a consensus rating of “Reduce” from the fifteen brokerages that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eight have given a hold recommendation, one has assigned a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 12 month price objective among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $16.1667.

Several brokerages recently commented on KSS. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Kohl’s from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, June 7th. Gordon Haskett cut shares of Kohl’s from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $14.00 price objective on the stock. in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Citigroup raised shares of Kohl’s from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the company from $14.00 to $22.00 in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Bank of America dropped their target price on shares of Kohl’s from $15.00 to $14.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Zacks Research raised Kohl’s from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday.

Kohl’s News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Kohl’s this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded Kohl’s from “hold” to “strong buy,” adding a bullish signal after the company’s quarterly earnings beat and improved outlook. Ticker Report article
• Positive Sentiment: Kohl’s second-quarter results exceeded analyst expectations, and its raised earnings outlook, merchandising improvements and stronger liquidity support the case that the retailer’s turnaround may be gaining traction. Kohl’s Q2 earnings beat article
• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group raised its price target from $17 to $18 while maintaining a “market perform” rating, indicating modest potential upside but not a strongly bullish conviction. Telsey Advisory Group price target article
• Neutral Sentiment: Evercore ISI maintained a “hold” rating on KSS, reflecting caution despite the recent earnings beat. Other analyst commentary also underscores that holiday execution and margin performance remain key tests. Evercore ISI rating article
• Negative Sentiment: Kohl’s said lower-income shoppers are feeling financially squeezed. That pressure could weigh on discretionary spending and make it harder to stabilize sales during the important holiday season. Kohl’s consumer pressure article
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts noted that comparable sales remain negative and that some earnings benefits may reflect temporary tariff-related refunds. The sustainability of the rebound therefore remains uncertain, contributing to selling pressure despite the stock’s recent three-month gain. Kohl’s rebound sustainability article

Kohl’s Trading Down 3.8%

Shares of KSS stock opened at $17.46 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.98 billion, a PE ratio of 7.62 and a beta of 1.40. Kohl’s has a 1-year low of $11.38 and a 1-year high of $25.22. The business has a 50-day moving average of $18.25 and a 200 day moving average of $16.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 1.49 and a quick ratio of 0.31.

Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 26th. The company reported $1.28 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.58 by $0.70. Kohl’s had a return on equity of 6.75% and a net margin of 1.75%.The business had revenue of $3.52 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.32 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.56 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was down .9% on a year-over-year basis. Kohl’s has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.800-2.400 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Kohl’s will post 1.36 earnings per share for the current year.

Kohl’s Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 23rd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 9th will be issued a $0.125 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 9th. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. Kohl’s’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 21.83%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Jennifer J. Kent sold 22,942 shares of Kohl’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $20.00, for a total value of $458,840.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 234,452 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,689,040. This trade represents a 8.91% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 1.55% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Kohl’s

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Baird Financial Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Kohl’s in the 1st quarter worth about $96,000. Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new position in shares of Kohl’s during the first quarter valued at about $166,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its position in shares of Kohl’s by 14.2% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 489,708 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,006,000 after buying an additional 60,769 shares during the period. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. bought a new position in Kohl’s in the second quarter worth about $120,000. Finally, Cetera Investment Advisers raised its stake in Kohl’s by 21.6% in the second quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 33,708 shares of the company’s stock worth $286,000 after buying an additional 5,997 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 98.04% of the company’s stock.

Kohl’s Company Profile

Kohl’s Corporation, founded in 1962 by Maxwell Kohl and headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is a leading American department store retailer. The company operates approximately 1,100 stores across 49 states, offering a combination of value-oriented pricing, private-label brands and national labels. Since its initial public offering in 1992, Kohl’s has focused on broadening its product assortment and enhancing the in-store and online shopping experience.

The retailer’s merchandise portfolio spans apparel, footwear, accessories, and beauty products for women, men and children, as well as home goods, kitchenware and seasonal décor.