Kohl’s’ (KSS) Market Perform Rating Reaffirmed at Telsey Advisory Group

Telsey Advisory Group reissued their market perform rating on shares of Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) in a report issued on Tuesday morning,Benzinga reports. Telsey Advisory Group currently has a $23.00 price objective on the stock.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on KSS. Zacks Research cut shares of Kohl’s from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Evercore upped their target price on shares of Kohl’s from $13.00 to $21.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of Kohl’s from $4.50 to $7.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on shares of Kohl’s from $11.00 to $15.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Kohl’s in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and six have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Kohl’s presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $15.64.

Kohl’s Stock Performance

NYSE KSS opened at $14.61 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.12, a current ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. Kohl’s has a twelve month low of $6.04 and a twelve month high of $25.22. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $18.32 and a 200-day moving average price of $18.12. The firm has a market cap of $1.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.49 and a beta of 1.42.

Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) last issued its 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. Kohl’s had a return on equity of 4.30% and a net margin of 1.23%.The company had revenue of $5.17 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.08 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.95 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 3.9% on a year-over-year basis. Kohl’s has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.600 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Kohl’s will post 1.3 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Kohl’s Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 18th will be issued a $0.125 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 18th. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.4%. Kohl’s’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 29.07%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kohl’s

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Kohl’s in the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. IFP Advisors Inc raised its position in shares of Kohl’s by 3,777.6% during the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 1,900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 1,851 shares in the last quarter. Caldwell Trust Co bought a new position in shares of Kohl’s in the 3rd quarter valued at about $33,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its position in Kohl’s by 233.9% in 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Future Financial Wealth Managment LLC grew its position in Kohl’s by 400.0% in the third quarter. Future Financial Wealth Managment LLC now owns 2,500 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 2,000 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors 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: Q4 profit beat expectations — Kohl’s reported $1.07 EPS, ahead of consensus, and reported margin improvement that helped lift reported net income. Kohl’s (KSS) Surpasses Q4 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management tone: CEO remains upbeat about turnaround progress and margin opportunities despite near-term softness — a signal that the company sees operational levers to improve profitability. Kohl’s Turnaround Stalls in Fourth Quarter, But CEO Remains Upbeat on Progress
• Neutral Sentiment: Index/market action: stock movement and visibility may be affected by Russell 1000 reshuffle attention, which can amplify volume and volatility independent of fundamentals. Kohl’s Retail (NYSE:KSS) Moves Reshape Market Attention Within The Russell 1000 Today
• Negative Sentiment: Weak guidance — Kohl’s issued FY guidance (EPS $1.00–$1.60 vs. consensus ~$1.82) and signaled annual sales below Street estimates, which undercuts valuation assumptions and is a primary driver of the down move. Kohl’s forecasts annual sales below estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Top-line pressure — comparable sales fell and revenue was down ~3.9% y/y; analysts flagged the sales miss and the outlook as reasons for sharp share swings. Kohl’s Slides 8.5% After Sales Miss and FY27 Profit Outlook Trails Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst actions: JPMorgan cut its price target to $15 and moved to underweight, signaling lower near-term expectations and adding selling pressure. JPMorgan cuts KSS price target to $15
• Negative Sentiment: Street skepticism: Evercore and other firms call the post‑earnings pop a “relief rally,” advising using strength to sell given structural challenges — this increases downside risk if comps and traffic don’t stabilize. Kohl’s Stock: Why Its Post-Earnings Pop Is An Opportunity To ‘sell’
• Negative Sentiment: Customer mix pressure: Management and the CFO warned core, budget-conscious shoppers remain “choiceful”; Kohl’s is pivoting to e‑commerce but faces margin pressure if higher‑margin categories underperform. Kohl’s CFO Warns Core Shoppers Are Being ‘Choiceful’

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.