Kohl’s (KSS) – Research Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates

Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 3/4/2026 – Kohl’s had its “market perform” rating reaffirmed by Telsey Advisory Group. They now have a $23.00 price target on the stock.
• 2/25/2026 – Kohl’s was downgraded by Zacks Research from “strong-buy” to “hold”.
• 2/19/2026 – Kohl’s had its price target lowered by Citigroup Inc. from $23.00 to $20.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 2/14/2026 – Kohl’s was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 1/22/2026 – Kohl’s had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 1/18/2026 – Kohl’s was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
• 1/14/2026 – Kohl’s is now covered by Jefferies Financial Group Inc.. They set a “hold” rating and a $22.00 price target on the stock.
• 1/10/2026 – Kohl’s was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.

Kohl’s Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 18th will be issued a dividend of $0.125 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 18th. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.2%. Kohl’s’s payout ratio is 29.07%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Kohl’s

In other news, CFO Jill Timm sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $24.00, for a total value of $240,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 325,561 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,813,464. The trade was a 2.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 1.00% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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.