Kohl's (KSS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Kohl’s Corporation operates as a leading omnichannel retailer in the United States, offering a broad assortment of apparel, footwear, accessories and home products through its department stores and digital platforms. Founded in 1962 by Maxwell Kohl in Brookfield, Wisconsin, the company has grown into a national chain known for value-oriented merchandise and partnerships with popular national and private brands. Kohl’s caters to a wide range of customers by combining competitive pricing with promotional strategies such as Kohl’s Cash and loyalty rewards programs.

The company’s product portfolio encompasses women’s, men’s and children’s clothing; footwear and accessories; home and kitchen goods; beauty and personal care items; and jewelry. Kohl’s collaborates with both well-established and emerging brands, as well as exclusive private label labels, to maintain a differentiated merchandise mix. Its integrated retail model supports in-store shopping experiences alongside a robust e-commerce platform, enabling features such as buy online, pickup in store; curbside pickup; and easy returns.

Kohl’s operates more than 1,100 stores in 49 states, with primary distribution and logistics centers strategically located to support nationwide fulfillment. The company is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and continues to invest in digital enhancements, supply-chain efficiencies and store remodels to drive customer engagement and operational agility. Kohl’s also pursues sustainability initiatives, focusing on responsible sourcing, energy efficiency and community partnerships.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Michelle Gass and a seasoned executive team, Kohl’s has placed an emphasis on digital transformation, data analytics and brand collaborations to strengthen its competitive position. The board of directors and senior management remain committed to long-term growth through omnichannel innovation, disciplined cost management and an enhanced customer experience that aligns with evolving consumer preferences.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $9.08 to $9.38
• 50-Day Range: $6.52 to $9.42
• 52-Week Range: $6.04 to $23.09
• Volume: 4.41 million shs
• Average Volume: 9.03 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.03 billion
• P/E Ratio: 8.47
• Dividend Yield: 5.41%
• Price Target: $9.75
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

Kohl's Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Kohl's scored higher than 73% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 88th out of 210 stocks in the retail/wholesale sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

Kohl's has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.53, and is based on no buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 7 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Kohl's has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -6.15%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Kohl's are expected to decrease by -6.15% in the coming year, from $1.30 to $1.22 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Kohl's is 8.47, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.61.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Kohl's is 8.47, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 29.65.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Kohl's has a P/B Ratio of 0.27. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

46.95% of the float of Kohl's has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kohl's has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kohl's has recently decreased by 1.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Kohl's is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.39%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Kohl's does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Kohl's is 45.87%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Kohl's will have a dividend payout ratio of 40.98% next year. This indicates that Kohl's will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.98

Percentage of Shares Shorted

46.95% of the float of Kohl's has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kohl's has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kohl's has recently decreased by 1.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.25

News Sentiment

Kohl's has a news sentiment score of -0.25. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.64 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Kohl's this week, compared to 12 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 24 people have searched for KSS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -31% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

6 people have added Kohl's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Kohl's insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.00% of the stock of Kohl's is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

98.04% of the stock of Kohl's is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

KSS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KSS shares performed this year?

Kohl's' stock was trading at $14.04 at the start of the year. Since then, KSS shares have decreased by 34.2% and is now trading at $9.2350.

How were Kohl's' earnings last quarter?

Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 29th. The company reported ($0.13) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.22) by $0.09. The firm's revenue was down 4.1% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Kohl's have any subsidiaries?

Kohl's subsidiaries include these companies: KIN Inc., Kohl's Cares LLC, Kohl's Inc., Kohl's Indiana Inc., Kohl's Indiana L.P., Kohl's Michigan L.P., Kohl's Value Services Inc., and KWAL LLC.

How do I buy shares of Kohl's?

Shares of KSS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Kohl's own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Kohl's investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/29/2025
• Record date for 6/25 Dividend: 6/11/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/25 Dividend: 6/11/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/25/2025
• Today: 7/04/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/27/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 1/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: RETAIL - RGN DEPT
• Sub-Industry: Department Stores
• Current Symbol: NYSE:KSS
• CIK: 885639
• Web: www.kohlscorporation.com
• Phone: (262) 703-7000
• Fax: 262-703-6143
• Employees: 87,000
• Year Founded: 1962

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $9.75
• High Stock Price Target: $25.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $4.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: +5.6%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.53
• Research Coverage: 15 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.09
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.47
• Forward P/E Ratio: 7.10
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $109 million
• Net Margins: 0.75%
• Pretax Margin: 0.86%
• Return on Equity: 4.71%
• Return on Assets: 1.27%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.95
• Current Ratio: 1.09
• Quick Ratio: 0.14

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $16.22 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.06
• Cash Flow: $8.10 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 1.14
• Book Value: $33.73 per share
• Price / Book: 0.27

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 112,040,000
• Free Float: 110,922,000
• Market Cap: $1.03 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.66