Brokers Offer Predictions for Kohl’s’ Q1 Earnings (NYSE:KSS)

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q1 2027 earnings per share estimates for shares of Kohl’s in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, March 30th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings of ($0.18) per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of ($0.20). Zacks Research has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Kohl’s’ current full-year earnings is $1.30 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Kohl’s’ Q2 2027 earnings at $0.43 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at ($0.02) EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.85 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $1.08 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at ($0.22) EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $0.04 EPS, Q4 2028 earnings at $1.00 EPS, FY2028 earnings at $1.26 EPS and FY2029 earnings at $2.24 EPS.

Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 10th. The company reported $1.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.86 by $0.21. Kohl’s had a net margin of 1.75% and a return on equity of 4.72%. The business had revenue of $5.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.08 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.95 earnings per share. The business’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.

Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Telsey Advisory Group restated a “market perform” rating and issued a $17.00 price target on shares of Kohl’s in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. Wall Street Zen cut Kohl’s from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their target price on Kohl’s from $15.00 to $13.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. 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, March 10th. Finally, BTIG Research restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Kohl’s in a report on Tuesday, March 10th. 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 stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $14.83.

Kohl’s Price Performance

Shares of KSS opened at $12.91 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $1.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 5.47 and a beta of 1.46. Kohl’s has a fifty-two week low of $6.04 and a fifty-two week high of $25.22. The company has a quick ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 1.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $16.01 and its 200 day moving average price is $17.79.

Kohl’s Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 18th were issued a $0.125 dividend. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.9%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 18th. Kohl’s’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 21.19%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kohl’s

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Hsbc Holdings PLC increased its holdings in Kohl’s by 1,497.7% in the fourth quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 1,141,932 shares of the company’s stock valued at $23,406,000 after buying an additional 1,070,457 shares during the last quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. lifted its holdings in Kohl’s by 114.9% during the 4th quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 3,080 shares of the company’s stock worth $63,000 after buying an additional 1,647 shares during the last quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC boosted its position in shares of Kohl’s by 93.7% during the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 22,767 shares of the company’s stock worth $465,000 after acquiring an additional 11,011 shares in the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Kohl’s during the 4th quarter worth about $55,000. Finally, Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV purchased a new position in shares of Kohl’s in the 4th quarter valued at about $411,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.04% of the company’s stock.

More Kohl’s News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised multiple near‑ and medium‑term EPS forecasts (notable moves: FY2027 to $1.08 from $0.64; FY2028 to $1.26 from $0.88; FY2029 to $2.24) and bumped several quarter estimates (e.g., Q4 2027 to $0.85 from $0.68; Q2 2027 to $0.43 from $0.26). These upward revisions suggest improving analyst expectations for earnings recovery, which can support the stock. MarketBeat
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity: investors bought ~22,305 call contracts (≈48% above typical call volume). Heavy call buying signals short‑term bullish positioning by options traders and can add momentum to the share price.
• Neutral Sentiment: Despite the estimate upgrades, Zacks kept a “Hold” rating on KSS. The firm’s revisions improve the earnings trajectory but did not translate into a buy recommendation — a reminder that valuation, execution risk, and mall‑based retail headwinds still matter for the stock. MarketBeat

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.