Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) Price Target Raised to $18.00

Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) had its price target increased by Telsey Advisory Group from $17.00 to $18.00 in a report issued on Thursday, MarketBeat Ratings reports. The firm currently has a market perform rating on the stock.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Bank of America decreased their price target on Kohl’s from $15.00 to $14.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Weiss Ratings raised Kohl’s from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Wall Street Zen lowered Kohl’s from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, June 7th. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on Kohl’s from $19.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Gordon Haskett downgraded Kohl’s from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $14.00 price target on the stock. in a report on Friday, May 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and five have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Kohl’s currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $16.17.

Kohl’s Stock Down 3.8%

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

Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 26th. The company reported $1.28 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.58 by $0.70. The firm had revenue of $3.52 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.32 billion. Kohl’s had a net margin of 1.75% and a return on equity of 6.75%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down .9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.56 earnings per share. Kohl’s has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.800-2.400 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Kohl’s will post 1.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Kohl’s Announces Dividend

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

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Jennifer J. Kent sold 22,942 shares of Kohl’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $20.00, for a total value of $458,840.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 234,452 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,689,040. The trade was a 8.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 1.55% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Kohl’s

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its position in shares of Kohl’s by 3,777.6% in the third quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 1,900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 1,851 shares during the period. Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its stake in Kohl’s by 233.9% during the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 1,666 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 1,167 shares during the last quarter. iSAM Funds UK Ltd bought a new stake in Kohl’s in the 3rd quarter valued at $39,000. Plato Investment Management Ltd bought a new stake in Kohl’s in the 4th quarter valued at $42,000. Finally, 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. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.04% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Kohl’s

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

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.