Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) Shares Gap Up Following Strong Earnings

Shares of Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) gapped up before the market opened on Thursday following a better than expected earnings announcement. The stock had previously closed at $12.93, but opened at $15.51. Kohl’s shares last traded at $14.9240, with a volume of 3,942,921 shares trading hands.

The company reported ($0.13) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.18) by $0.05. Kohl’s had a return on equity of 4.72% and a net margin of 1.75%.The company had revenue of $3.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.99 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned ($0.13) earnings per share. The business’s revenue was down 1.7% compared to the same quarter last year.

Kohl’s Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 24th. Investors of record on Wednesday, June 10th will be paid a $0.125 dividend. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, June 10th. Kohl’s’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 21.19%.

Key Stories Impacting Kohl’s

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

• Positive Sentiment: Kohl’s reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss of $0.13 per share, beating estimates of a $0.18 loss, while revenue of $3.17 billion also topped Wall Street’s forecast of $2.99 billion. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The company posted its strongest comparable sales growth in four years, which is a key sign that customer demand and merchandising efforts are improving. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Reuters reported that Kohl’s reaffirmed its annual targets, suggesting management still sees its cost-cutting and product expansion strategy working. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Despite the upbeat earnings reaction, Kohl’s still said sales were down from a year ago and same-store sales remained under pressure, indicating the recovery is not yet complete. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Some coverage noted that fiscal 2026 profit guidance fell short of expectations, which could temper enthusiasm even after the strong quarter. Article Title

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have commented on KSS. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price target on Kohl’s from $22.00 to $15.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Robert W. Baird reduced their price objective on shares of Kohl’s from $24.00 to $20.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of Kohl’s from $23.00 to $20.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 19th. Gordon Haskett downgraded shares of Kohl’s from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $14.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Friday, May 15th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Kohl’s from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 14th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and six have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $14.77.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kohl’s

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of KSS. Farther Finance Advisors LLC increased its position in Kohl’s by 233.9% during the fourth quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 1,666 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 1,167 shares during the period. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its holdings in 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. Plato Investment Management Ltd bought a new stake in Kohl’s in the 4th quarter valued at $42,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its position in Kohl’s by 164.7% in the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 2,102 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 1,308 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Kohl’s in the 4th quarter worth $45,000. 98.04% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Kohl’s Stock Performance

The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $13.36 and its 200-day moving average price is $17.10. The company has a market cap of $1.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.54 and a beta of 1.46. The company has a current ratio of 1.46, a quick ratio of 0.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94.

About Kohl’s

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.