Zacks Research Analysts Lift Earnings Estimates for Kohl's

Key Points

• Zacks Research raised its Q2 EPS estimate for Kohl's to $0.44 (from $0.36) and maintains a "Hold" rating, with the consensus full-year earnings estimate at $1.30 per share.
• Kohl's last quarter beat expectations, reporting $1.07 EPS (vs. $0.86 est.) and $5.17 billion in revenue, though revenue was down 3.9% year-over-year and the company set FY2026 guidance of $1.00–$1.60 EPS.
• Analyst sentiment is weak—multiple firms cut price targets and MarketBeat's consensus is "Reduce" with an average target of $14.83—while the stock trades around $12.20 with a P/E of 5.17 and a 4.1% dividend yield.

Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Zacks Research boosted their Q2 2028 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Kohl's in a note issued to investors on Monday, March 30th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will earn $0.44 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $0.36. Zacks Research has a "Hold" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Kohl's' current full-year earnings is $1.30 per share.

Kohl's (NYSE:KSS - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 10th. The company reported $1.07 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.86 by $0.21. The company 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%.Kohl's's revenue for the quarter was down 3.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.95 EPS. Kohl's has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.600 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Bank of America lowered their price target on shares of Kohl's from $18.00 to $15.00 and set an "underperform" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, March 12th. 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 research report on Tuesday, March 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their target price on shares of Kohl's from $15.00 to $13.00 and set a "sell" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. Citigroup dropped their price target on shares of Kohl's from $23.00 to $20.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 19th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group restated a "market perform" rating and set a $17.00 price target on shares of Kohl's in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and six have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce" and an average target price of $14.83.

Kohl's Stock Down 2.1%

Shares of KSS stock opened at $12.20 on Tuesday. Kohl's has a one year low of $6.04 and a one year high of $25.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.46 and a quick ratio of 0.37. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $16.21 and a 200 day moving average price of $17.84. The stock has a market cap of $1.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 5.17 and a beta of 1.42.

Kohl's Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 18th will be given a $0.125 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 18th. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.1%. Kohl's's payout ratio is presently 21.19%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kohl's

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. ProShare Advisors LLC increased its stake in Kohl's by 3.1% during the 4th quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 21,237 shares of the company's stock worth $433,000 after acquiring an additional 631 shares during the period. State of Alaska Department of Revenue lifted its position in shares of Kohl's by 1.1% during the 4th quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 57,016 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,163,000 after acquiring an additional 639 shares during the period. Arizona State Retirement System grew its holdings in shares of Kohl's by 2.0% during the 3rd quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 33,154 shares of the company's stock worth $510,000 after purchasing an additional 666 shares in the last quarter. Guggenheim Capital LLC increased its position in shares of Kohl's by 1.0% in the fourth quarter. Guggenheim Capital LLC now owns 78,098 shares of the company's stock worth $1,594,000 after purchasing an additional 774 shares during the period. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC increased its position in shares of Kohl's by 1.6% in the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 50,271 shares of the company's stock worth $1,026,000 after purchasing an additional 785 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.04% of the company's stock.

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.

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