Zacks Research Issues Positive Outlook for Kohl’s Earnings

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q1 2027 earnings per share estimates for shares of Kohl’s in a report released on Monday, March 30th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the company will post earnings of ($0.18) per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of ($0.20). Zacks Research currently 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 released its earnings results on Tuesday, March 10th. The company reported $1.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.86 by $0.21. The firm had revenue of $5.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.08 billion. Kohl’s had a return on equity of 4.72% and a net margin of 1.75%.The company’s revenue was down 3.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.95 EPS. Kohl’s has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.600 EPS.

Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Telsey Advisory Group reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and set a $17.00 target price on shares of Kohl’s in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of Kohl’s from $23.00 to $20.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 19th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Kohl’s from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, February 14th. UBS Group upped their price objective on shares of Kohl’s from $7.00 to $8.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. Finally, BTIG Research reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Kohl’s in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $14.83.

Kohl’s Stock Down 0.6%

KSS opened at $12.80 on Wednesday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $15.91 and a 200-day moving average of $17.75. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.42 and a beta of 1.46. The company has a current ratio of 1.46, a quick ratio of 0.37 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94. Kohl’s has a 1-year low of $6.04 and a 1-year high of $25.22.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kohl’s

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Kohl’s during the 3rd quarter worth about $28,000. IFP Advisors Inc increased its stake in Kohl’s by 3,777.6% in the third quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 1,900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 1,851 shares during the period. Caldwell Trust Co bought a new stake in Kohl’s in the third quarter valued at about $33,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its position in Kohl’s by 233.9% in the fourth quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 1,666 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 1,167 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Future Financial Wealth Managment LLC raised its position in Kohl’s by 400.0% in the third quarter. Future Financial Wealth Managment LLC now owns 2,500 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 2,000 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 98.04% of the company’s stock.

Kohl’s Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 18th were paid a dividend of $0.125 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 18th. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.9%. Kohl’s’s payout ratio is currently 21.19%.

Trending Headlines about Kohl’s

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research has raised several near‑ and medium‑term EPS estimates (including Q2/Q4 and FY2027–FY2029 upgrades), signaling improved analyst earnings expectations versus prior forecasts; Zacks still carries a “Hold” rating but the revisions indicate improving fundamentals. Zacks bullish forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually high call‑option volume was reported, suggesting short‑term bullish positioning by traders (speculative interest that can amplify upside moves). Options activity report
• Positive Sentiment: InsiderMonkey included KSS on a list of “most undervalued retail stocks,” which can attract value investors looking for stocks trading below perceived intrinsic value. Undervalued retail stocks
• Neutral Sentiment: Street commentary is mixed: Evercore cut its price target to $18 from $21 but reaffirmed an “In Line” rating, noting Q1 comps improved vs Q4 — a cautious view that limits near‑term upside while acknowledging stabilization. Street reaction piece
• Negative Sentiment: Company EVP Mari Steinmetz sold roughly 1,954 shares across two filings (late March / early April) for about $25k total — small in size vs her total holding but a visible insider sale that some investors interpret as a negative signal or personal liquidity action. SEC Form 4

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.