Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) Price Target Lowered to $20.00 at Robert W. Baird

Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) had its price target cut by Robert W. Baird from $24.00 to $20.00 in a research note published on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock.

Several other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on KSS. Jefferies Financial Group assumed coverage on shares of Kohl’s in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $22.00 price objective on the stock. Zacks Research lowered shares of Kohl’s from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 25th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Kohl’s from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 14th. Evercore raised their price objective on Kohl’s from $13.00 to $21.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Finally, BTIG Research restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Kohl’s in a report on Tuesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $14.82.

Kohl’s Trading Down 5.3%

Shares of KSS stock opened at $13.81 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $18.18 and a 200 day simple moving average of $18.09. Kohl’s has a fifty-two week low of $6.04 and a fifty-two week high of $25.22. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 5.85 and a beta of 1.42. The company has a quick ratio of 0.12, a current ratio of 1.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94.

Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 10th. The company reported $1.07 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 firm had revenue of $5.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.08 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.95 earnings per share. Kohl’s’s revenue for the quarter 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. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Kohl’s will post 1.3 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Kohl’s Dividend Announcement

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kohl’s

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. 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 period. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Kohl’s in the third quarter worth $28,000. 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 worth $31,000 after buying an additional 1,851 shares during the period. Plato Investment Management Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Kohl’s during the fourth quarter valued at $42,000. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Kohl’s by 164.7% during the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 2,102 shares of the company’s stock valued at $43,000 after buying an additional 1,308 shares in the last quarter. 98.04% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Kohl’s

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.