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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)4.36M
Market Cap
$2.08B
Enterprise Value$7.86K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$821.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.42B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.5
Beta2.13
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS Estimate
<0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.41
Shares Outstanding113,376,440
10 Day Avg. Volume3,777,318
30 Day Avg. Volume4,361,550
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.80Price Target Upside-4.98% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)2.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$14.75B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationStrong recent operating and free cash flow gives Kohl’s internal funding capacity for debt service, store and digital investment, and other capital needs. Although conversion has varied by year, the current cash generation provides a meaningful financial cushion over the next several quarters.
Margin Recovery And Debt ReductionImproved gross margin alongside meaningful debt reduction indicates that management is strengthening profitability and the balance sheet even while sales remain pressured. If these actions persist, they can improve earnings resilience and reduce financial strain across the business cycle.
Omnichannel Leadership FocusIntegrating marketing, digital, loyalty, personalization, and customer experience under one leader creates a clearer platform for improving omnichannel execution. This structural change could support stronger customer retention and more coordinated use of Kohl’s stores and digital channels.
Bears Say
Persistent Revenue ContractionSustained top-line erosion is the central fundamental weakness because it limits operating leverage, reduces the base from which earnings can grow, and may pressure Kohl’s ability to maintain its store and digital economics. A flat-to-lower outlook suggests the issue remains unresolved.
Thin ProfitabilityKohl’s earnings remain thin even after recovering from losses, leaving limited protection against weaker demand or modest cost and pricing pressure. With a low net margin, relatively small changes in sales or gross margin can have a disproportionate effect on cash earnings and financial flexibility.
Meaningful LeverageElevated leverage reduces Kohl’s flexibility during a prolonged sales downturn because more cash may need to support debt obligations rather than growth investment. Combined with declining revenue and modest profitability, the capital structure increases sensitivity to operating weakness over the next several quarters.
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 $2.08B.
When is Kohl's’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kohl's’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 43 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 2.73%. 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:
$16.80 (-4.98% Downside)
$16.80 (-4.98% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KSS Sentiment 73%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
22.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.73%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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
$16.80
▼(-4.98% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.54% Insiders
23.76% Mutual Funds
10.44% Other Institutional Investors
22.55% Public Companies and
Individual Investors