Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) EVP Mari Steinmetz Sells 1,847 Shares of Stock

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) EVP Mari Steinmetz sold 1,847 shares of Kohl’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $13.01, for a total value of $24,029.47. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 244,273 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,177,991.73. This represents a 0.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

Mari Steinmetz also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, March 31st, Mari Steinmetz sold 107 shares of Kohl’s stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $12.65, for a total value of $1,353.55.
• On Friday, March 20th, Mari Steinmetz sold 1,583 shares of Kohl’s stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $12.81, for a total transaction of $20,278.23.

Kohl’s Price Performance

NYSE KSS opened at $12.80 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 1.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.44 billion, a PE ratio of 5.42 and a beta of 1.46. Kohl’s Corporation has a 12-month low of $6.04 and a 12-month high of $25.22. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $15.91 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $17.75.

Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 10th. The company reported $1.07 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.86 by $0.21. The company had revenue of $5.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.08 billion. Kohl’s had a net margin of 1.75% and a return on equity of 4.72%. Kohl’s’s quarterly revenue was down 3.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.95 EPS. Kohl’s has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.600 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Kohl’s Corporation will post 1.3 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Kohl’s Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 18th were issued a dividend of $0.125 per share. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.9%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 18th. Kohl’s’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 21.19%.

Kohl’s News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research has raised several near‑ and medium‑term EPS estimates (including Q2/Q4 and FY2027–FY2029 upgrades), signaling improved analyst earnings expectations versus prior forecasts; Zacks still carries a “Hold” rating but the revisions indicate improving fundamentals. Zacks bullish forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually high call‑option volume was reported, suggesting short‑term bullish positioning by traders (speculative interest that can amplify upside moves). Options activity report
• Positive Sentiment: InsiderMonkey included KSS on a list of “most undervalued retail stocks,” which can attract value investors looking for stocks trading below perceived intrinsic value. Undervalued retail stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: Street commentary is mixed: Evercore cut its price target to $18 from $21 but reaffirmed an “In Line” rating, noting Q1 comps improved vs Q4 — a cautious view that limits near‑term upside while acknowledging stabilization. Street reaction piece
• Negative Sentiment: Company EVP Mari Steinmetz sold roughly 1,954 shares across two filings (late March / early April) for about $25k total — small in size vs her total holding but a visible insider sale that some investors interpret as a negative signal or personal liquidity action. SEC Form 4

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their price target on Kohl’s from $22.00 to $15.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. Zacks Research lowered Kohl’s from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Bank of America decreased their target price on Kohl’s from $18.00 to $15.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Kohl’s in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, BTIG Research reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Kohl’s in a research report on Tuesday, March 10th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $14.83.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Kohl’s during the third quarter worth about $28,000. IFP Advisors Inc grew its stake in shares of Kohl’s by 3,777.6% in the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 1,900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 1,851 shares during the period. Caldwell Trust Co bought a new stake in shares of Kohl’s in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Kohl’s by 233.9% in the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 1,666 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 1,167 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Future Financial Wealth Managment LLC lifted its position in shares of Kohl’s by 400.0% during the 3rd quarter. Future Financial Wealth Managment LLC now owns 2,500 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 2,000 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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.