Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) Price Target Lowered to $13.00 at The Goldman Sachs Group

Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) had its price objective decreased by The Goldman Sachs Group from $15.00 to $13.00 in a research note published on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The Goldman Sachs Group currently has a sell rating on the stock.

A number of other analysts have also recently issued reports on KSS. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on Kohl’s from $22.00 to $15.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. Zacks Research cut shares of Kohl’s from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Kohl’s in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of Kohl’s from $7.00 to $8.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, BTIG Research reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Kohl’s in a research report on Tuesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $14.82.

Kohl’s Stock Down 5.3%

NYSE:KSS opened at $13.81 on Wednesday. Kohl’s has a 1 year low of $6.04 and a 1 year high of $25.22. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $18.18 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $18.09. The stock has a market cap of $1.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.85 and a beta of 1.42. The company has a current ratio of 1.46, a quick ratio of 0.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94.

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

Kohl’s Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 18th will be paid a $0.125 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 18th. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.6%. Kohl’s’s payout ratio is presently 29.07%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kohl’s

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd lifted its position in shares of Kohl’s by 221.5% in the third quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd now owns 143,376 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,204,000 after purchasing an additional 98,778 shares in the last quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. bought a new position in Kohl’s in the third quarter valued at $5,198,000. Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new position in Kohl’s in the second quarter valued at $1,324,000. TriaGen Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Kohl’s in the 3rd quarter valued at $730,000. Finally, Caxton Associates LLP increased its stake in Kohl’s by 2,958.8% in the 2nd quarter. Caxton Associates LLP now owns 621,862 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,273,000 after buying an additional 601,532 shares during the last quarter. 98.04% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

More Kohl’s News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings beat and margin improvement: Kohl’s reported $1.07 EPS vs. ~$0.86 consensus and showed margin gains, which underpinned a short-term post‑earnings bounce. Kohl’s Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Comparable Sales Dip 2.8% Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Index visibility: Coverage noting Kohl’s reshaped position in the Russell 1000 may raise passive/institutional visibility, a modest long‑term positive for liquidity and investor interest. Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) Expands Retail Reach In Russell 1000 Index Sector
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategy and guidance range: Management outlined a FY2026 EPS range of $1.00–$1.60 and emphasized expanding proprietary brands and e‑commerce focus — a strategic plan that could improve margins but depends on reversing sales trends. Kohl’s outlines 2026 EPS range of $1–$1.60 while expanding proprietary brands and value focus
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance and sales weakness: Kohl’s issued FY revenue/earnings guidance below Wall Street views and forecast annual sales under estimates, highlighting persistent pressure from budget‑conscious shoppers and lower high‑margin category spending. Kohl’s forecasts annual sales below estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrades and price‑target cuts: Multiple firms (Goldman, Jefferies, JP Morgan, TD Cowen, Baird, Telsey and others) trimmed targets or ratings after the print, amplifying selling pressure and reducing near‑term upside expectations. These Analysts Cut Their Forecasts On Kohl’s Following Q4 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Consumer caution and comp declines: Management and the CFO warned core shoppers are being “choiceful”; comparable‑store sales fell (~2.8%/~2.8–4% ranges reported), reinforcing worries about traffic and market share loss during key seasons. Kohl’s CFO Warns Core Shoppers Are Being ‘Choiceful’

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.