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KSS Stock Chart & Stats
$17.68
-$0.26(-1.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$17.68
-$0.26(-1.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.38 - $25.22
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.21M
Average Volume (3M)3.95M
Market Cap
$2.43B
Enterprise Value$7.86B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$821.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.42B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.0
Beta2.08
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.33%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.41
Shares Outstanding113,376,440
10 Day Avg. Volume4,445,755
30 Day Avg. Volume3,946,585
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.48
Price to Sales (P/S)0.13
P/FCF Ratio1.77
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.23
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.51
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.10
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.00Price Target Upside-3.85% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)2.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$14.75B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSubstantial current free cash flow gives Kohl’s internal funding capacity for debt service, store and digital investment, and other capital needs. Although cash conversion has been uneven, the recovery from 2023’s negative level provides a meaningful financial cushion over the next several quarters.
Margin Improvement And OutlookImproving gross margin and a higher full-year outlook indicate that merchandising, pricing, and inventory actions are supporting profitability despite modest sales pressure. If maintained, stronger margins can improve earnings resilience and help offset the retailer’s ongoing top-line challenges.
Omnichannel Leadership RefreshConsolidating customer, marketing, loyalty, and digital responsibilities under one executive could improve coordination across Kohl’s omnichannel model. Better integration of these functions may strengthen customer retention and product engagement, supporting a more durable competitive position over time.
Bears Say
Persistent Revenue ContractionMulti-year revenue erosion signals sustained demand and traffic pressure rather than a temporary quarterly setback. Continued top-line contraction reduces operating leverage, limits investment capacity, and makes it harder for Kohl’s to grow earnings even when merchandising or margin initiatives produce improvement.
Thin ProfitabilityKohl’s narrow earnings margins leave limited protection against weaker sales, markdowns, or cost pressure. Because small changes in gross profit or operating expense can materially affect net income, the company’s earnings remain vulnerable while revenue trends are still negative.
Elevated LeverageMeaningful leverage reduces financial flexibility for a cyclical retailer facing multi-year sales declines and modest profitability. Debt obligations can constrain investment and capital allocation, while a weaker operating environment could make balance-sheet repair more difficult despite recent debt reduction.
Kohl's News
KSS FAQ
What was Kohl's’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kohl's lowest stock price was $11.38 and its highest was $25.22 in the past 12 months.
What is Kohl's’s market cap?
Kohl's’s market cap is $2.43B.
When is Kohl's’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kohl's’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 23 days.
How were Kohl's’s earnings last quarter?
Kohl's released its earnings results on Aug 26, 2026. The company reported $1.28 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.583 by $0.697.
Is Kohl's overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kohl's’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kohl's pay dividends?
Kohl's pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.125 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.33%. See more information on Kohl's dividends here
What is Kohl's’s EPS estimate?
Kohl's’s EPS estimate is >-0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Kohl's have?
Kohl's has 113,376,440 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kohl's’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kohl's reported an EPS of $1.28 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.583. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.469%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kohl's?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KSS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Kohl's Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$17.00 (-3.85% Downside)
$17.00 (-3.85% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KSS Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $100.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 16.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 16.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
42.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.14%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Kohl's
Kohl's Corporation functions as a prominent retail chain operating throughout the United States. It provides customers with a wide array of branded merchandise, including clothing, shoes, fashion accessories, beauty supplies, and home decor, which are sold both through its physical store locations and its comprehensive online portal. A significant portion of its product offerings comes from its own exclusive lines, such as Apt. 9, Croft & Barrow, Jumping Beans, SO, and Sonoma Goods for Life, alongside popular collaborations like Food Network, LC Lauren Conrad, Nine West, and Simply Vera Vera Wang. By March 21, 2022, the company managed approximately 1,100 Kohl's retail outlets, complemented by its digital storefront at www.Kohls.com. The enterprise was established in 1988 and its main corporate offices are situated in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
KSS Company Deck
KSS Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a mix of constructive operational progress and remaining near‑term challenges. Positives include stabilization of the core Kohl's card customer (flat comps, ~600 bps improvement vs. Q4), strong private‑brand performance (+6% comps) and spring seasonal strength (mid‑teens), digital growth (+4%), meaningful balance sheet improvement (cash up, ABL cleared) and inventory/turn improvements (~8% lower inventory and turns +8%). Headwinds remain: Q1 produced a small net loss (‑$14M), overall comps still declined (‑1.1%), store transactions are down, Sephora/makeup and certain categories (men's, footwear) underperformed, and margin pressure from increased digital/shipping and embedded fuel costs is expected. Management reaffirmed full‑year guidance and outlined a clear plan (assortment curation, proprietary brand investment, omnichannel/trip assurance, marketplace expansion), so while near‑term sales and margin pressure persist, the directional operational and financial improvements give the company a cautiously optimistic outlook.View all KSS earnings summariesKSS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.00
▼(-3.85% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.55% Insiders
23.76% Mutual Funds
0.51% Other Institutional Investors
29.85% Public Companies and
Individual Investors