Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) To Go Ex-Dividend on March 18th

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 25th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 18th will be given a dividend of 0.125 per share on Wednesday, April 1st. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 18th.

Kohl’s has decreased its dividend by an average of 0.1%per year over the last three years. Kohl’s has a dividend payout ratio of 98.0% indicating that its dividend is currently covered by earnings, but may not be in the future if the company’s earnings decline. Equities analysts expect Kohl’s to earn $1.22 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.50 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 41.0%.

Kohl’s Stock Down 0.6%

NYSE:KSS opened at $13.19 on Monday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $17.88 and its 200 day simple moving average is $18.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.46 and a quick ratio of 0.37. Kohl’s has a one year low of $6.04 and a one year high of $25.22. The company has a market cap of $1.48 billion, a PE ratio of 5.59 and a beta of 1.42.

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

Kohl’s News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Kohl’s plans above-target employee bonuses, signaling management confidence in the early turnaround and improving margins; this supports the message that the restructuring and merchandising changes are gaining traction. Kohl’s Plans Above-Target Employee Bonuses as Turnaround Shows Early Progress
• Positive Sentiment: Kohl’s reported quarterly and fiscal results that beat expectations on EPS and revenue and set FY26 EPS guidance (1.00–1.60), supporting the case for earnings recovery and cash generation. Kohl’s (KSS) releases results for quarter and year to January 31, 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Management reiterated the 2026 outlook and highlighted progress in execution (assortment rationalization, private-label focus) that could drive better gross margins and traffic if sustained. Kohl’s Reports 2025 Results and Sets 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic shift — fewer SKUs, more exclusive/proprietary brands and lower-price entry points (items under $10) — aims to simplify operations and win back budget-conscious shoppers; this could support traffic and margin expansion over time. More ‘Fun,’ Fewer Choices, and Stuff Under $10: How Kohl’s Is Trying to Win Back Shoppers
• Neutral Sentiment: Kohl’s elevated Mari Steinmetz to a top people role, which may help execution on store and workforce initiatives but is unlikely to move the stock materially by itself. Kohl’s Elevates Mari Steinmetz to Top People Role
• Neutral Sentiment: Kohl’s inclusion/expansion within Russell 1000 index sector coverage is a structural detail for passive flows but is not an immediate catalyst. Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) Expands Retail Reach In Russell 1000 Index Sector
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple sell-side firms have cut expectations and price targets (Bank of America lowered its PT to $15 with an underperform call; reports note downgrades/negative views from Baird, TD Cowen, Jefferies, Telsey and JPMorgan), increasing selling pressure and signaling skepticism about the durability of the turnaround. Bank of America price target cut / sell coverage Robert W. Baird Issues Pessimistic Forecast TD Cowen Lowers Expectations Jefferies Lowers Expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Unusually large put option activity (noted recent spike vs. average) and high post-earnings trading volume indicate elevated bearish positioning and short-term volatility risk. Kohl’s Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume Following Earnings Beat

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.