Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) Price Target Cut to $14.00 by Analysts at Bank of America

Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) had its price objective decreased by Bank of America from $15.00 to $14.00 in a report issued on Friday,MarketScreener reports.

A number of other equities analysts have also commented on the stock. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Kohl’s in a research report on Tuesday, March 10th. UBS Group raised their price target on shares of Kohl’s from $8.00 to $9.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research report on Friday. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Kohl’s from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, February 14th. TD Cowen decreased their target price on shares of Kohl’s from $23.00 to $17.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of Kohl’s from $22.00 to $15.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, March 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and six have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $14.77.

Kohl’s Price Performance

NYSE:KSS opened at $14.41 on Friday. Kohl’s has a 52 week low of $7.82 and a 52 week high of $25.22. The firm has a market cap of $1.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.11 and a beta of 1.46. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $13.47 and its 200 day simple moving average is $17.07. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.37 and a current ratio of 1.48.

Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The company reported ($0.13) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.18) by $0.05. Kohl’s had a net margin of 1.76% and a return on equity of 4.67%. The business had revenue of $3.17 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.99 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned ($0.13) earnings per share. Kohl’s’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Kohl’s has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.600 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Kohl’s will post 1.31 earnings per share for the current year.

Kohl’s Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 24th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, June 10th will be issued a $0.125 dividend. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, June 10th. Kohl’s’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 21.19%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kohl’s

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of KSS. Baird Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in Kohl’s in the 1st quarter valued at about $96,000. Caxton Associates LLP bought a new stake in shares of Kohl’s during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $166,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its holdings in shares of Kohl’s by 14.2% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 489,708 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,006,000 after purchasing an additional 60,769 shares during the last quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Kohl’s during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $120,000. Finally, Cetera Investment Advisers grew its holdings in shares of Kohl’s by 21.6% during the 2nd quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 33,708 shares of the company’s stock valued at $286,000 after purchasing an additional 5,997 shares during the last quarter. 98.04% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Kohl’s

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

• Positive Sentiment: Kohl’s Q1 results topped expectations, with EPS of -$0.13 versus -$0.18 expected and revenue of $3.17 billion versus $2.99 billion expected, helping support the stock. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Management said comparable sales improved at the strongest pace in four years and that traffic and balance-sheet trends are getting better, reinforcing hopes for a turnaround. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Several articles noted a sharp rally in the shares after earnings, with investors rewarding the better-than-expected quarter and signs that the turnaround is taking hold. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Kohl’s reaffirmed its annual targets, which suggests management is not yet raising expectations despite the better quarter. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: FY2026 guidance calls for EPS of $1.00 to $1.60, which is below some analyst estimates and may cap some of the enthusiasm. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the earnings beat, revenue still declined 1.7% year over year, showing Kohl’s turnaround remains early and sales pressure has not fully disappeared. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst action was mixed, with Bank of America lowering its price target to $14 and UBS maintaining a sell rating, which may temper upside expectations. Article Title Article Title

Kohl’s Company Profile

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.