Should I buy or sell Kohl's stock right now?

8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kohl's in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" KSS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in KSS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View KSS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Kohl's' stock price target for 2024?

8 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Kohl's' stock. Their KSS share price targets range from $15.00 to $38.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $25.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for KSS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have KSS shares performed in 2023?

Kohl's' stock was trading at $25.25 at the beginning of the year. Since then, KSS shares have decreased by 7.2% and is now trading at $23.44. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

When is Kohl's' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, March 6th 2024. View our KSS earnings forecast .

How were Kohl's' earnings last quarter?

Kohl's Co. (NYSE:KSS) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November, 21st. The company reported $0.53 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.35 by $0.18. The business earned $4.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.99 billion. Kohl's had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.79% and a negative net margin of 0.81%. The firm's revenue was down 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.82 EPS.

How often does Kohl's pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Kohl's?

Kohl's declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 8th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.50 per share on Wednesday, December 20th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.53%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 5th. Read our dividend analysis for KSS .

Is Kohl's a good dividend stock?

Kohl's (NYSE:KSS) pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.25%. KSS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Read our dividend analysis for KSS .

What ETFs hold Kohl's' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Kohl's (NYSE:KSS) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Pure Value ETF (RFV) , SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) , First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund (FXD) , Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares (RETL) , First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD) , Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Revenue ETF (RWK) , First Trust Mid Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FNK) and Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) .

What guidance has Kohl's issued on next quarter's earnings?

Kohl's updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, November, 21st. The company provided EPS guidance of $2.30-$2.70 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.41. The company issued revenue guidance of $16.48 billion-$16.68 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $16.73 billion.

What is Michelle Gass' approval rating as Kohl's' CEO?

1,039 employees have rated Kohl's Chief Executive Officer Michelle Gass on Glassdoor.com . Michelle Gass has an approval rating of 79% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Kohl's own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kohl's investors own include AT&T (T) , Intel (INTC) , Walt Disney (DIS) , Walmart (WMT) , Micron Technology (MU) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) , CVS Health (CVS) , NVIDIA (NVDA) , Pfizer (PFE) and Boeing (BA) .

Who are Kohl's' major shareholders?

Kohl's' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include LSV Asset Management (3.97%), Morgan Stanley (2.00%), American Century Companies Inc. (1.52%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.41%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.23%) and FMR LLC (1.22%). Insiders that own company stock include Jonas Prising , Peter Boneparth and Thomas Kingsbury . View institutional ownership trends .

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 WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does Kohl's have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Kohl's: KIN Inc., KWAL LLC, Kohl's Cares LLC, Kohl's Inc., Kohl's Indiana Inc., Kohl's Indiana L.P., Kohl's Michigan L.P., and Kohl's Value Services Inc.. Read More

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

$23.44

-1.60 (-6.39%)

(As of 12/5/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $23.41
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50-Day Range: $17.80
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$35.77

Volume: 6.55 million shs
Average Volume: 4.81 million shs
Market Capitalization: $2.60 billion

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 8.53%
Price Target: $25.75

Kohl's MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 9.9% Upside
$25.75 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
25.90% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.98
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 1.05
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 6.05%
From $2.48 to $2.63 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.44 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

161st out of 179 stocks

Department Stores Industry

3rd out of 4 stocks

1.0

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Kohl's has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $25.75, Kohl's has a forecasted upside of 9.9% from its current price of $23.44.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Kohl's has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

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Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
25.90% 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 5.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Kohl's has recently increased by 6.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Kohl's is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 8.25%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Kohl's has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on EPS estimates, Kohl's will have a dividend payout ratio of 76.05% in the coming year. This indicates that Kohl's may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

1.7

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Kohl's has received a -13.03% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Kohl's in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Physical retail of jewellery at a department store", "Physical retail of clothing at a department store", and "Physical retail of luggage and bags at a department store" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Kohl's is -1.98.

2.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Kohl's has a news sentiment score of 1.05. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.36 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Kohl's this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
35 people have searched for KSS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 35% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 8 people have added Kohl's to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -43% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

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 0.89% 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.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Kohl's are expected to grow by 6.05% in the coming year, from $2.48 to $2.63 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Kohl's is -17.89, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Kohl's is -17.89, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Kohl's has a PEG Ratio of 1.22. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Kohl's has a P/B Ratio of 0.69. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Kohl's Stock (NYSE:KSS)

Kohl's Corporation operates as a omnichannel retailer in the United States. It offers branded apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, and home products through its stores and website. The company provides its products primarily under the brand names of Croft & Barrow, Jumping Beans, SO, Sonoma Goods for Life, and Sonoma Goods for Life, as well as Food Network, LC Lauren Conrad, Nine West, and Simply Vera Vera Wang. Kohl's Corporation was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

KSS Stock Price History

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KSS Stock News Headlines

December 1, 2023 | marketbeat.com

Retail sector resurgence: optimism grows for holiday momentum (KSS)

The 7.8% increase in Cyber Week spending has reignited optimism for the sector, exemplified by the XRT ETF rising impressively last month and 2% this week.

November 29, 2023 | marketbeat.com

The story of SharkNinja goes beyond just infomercials (KSS)

What started as a quirky outfit hawking infomercial products has evolved into a consumer appliance and home goods powerhouse

December 6, 2023 | Wealthpress (Ad)

Trading Experts Call It “The Perfect Tesla Trade”

Thanks to a new discovery linked to shares of Tesla, regular folks can now target gains of 100% or more in six days or less. New research shows it’s happened 23 different times this year. The next trade is scheduled for this Thursday.

November 27, 2023 | marketbeat.com

2 Deadly Dividends to Sell “on the Rip” (and 2 Proven Payouts to Buy Now)

November 25, 2023 | marketbeat.com

MarketBeat Week in Review – 11/20 - 11/24 (KSS)

Stocks continued to rally as investors shrugged off a cautious retail outlook, but the rally's breadth remains limited to specific stocks and sectors

November 24, 2023 | marketbeat.com

Can Kohl's keep its momentum after earnings dip?

Heading into the earnings report, KSS stock was up over 7% for the month, but mixed to soft guidance may slow the stock's momentum.

November 20, 2023 | marketbeat.com

An inside day for Target says another sell-off looms (KSS)

Target shares are up significantly following the third-quarter release but traders should not get complacent. An inside day points to indecision and reversal.

November 16, 2023 | marketbeat.com

5 reasons TJX Companies will hit new highs in 2024 (KSS)

The TJX Companies had a solid quarter showing that off-price retail is gaining momentum while Target is losing ground. One stock will shine in 2024

December 6, 2023 | Wealthpress (Ad)

Trading Experts Call It “The Perfect Tesla Trade”

December 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

KSS Jan 2024 21.000 put

December 1, 2023 | msn.com

Dividend Roundup: Merck, TD Bank, Kohl’s, Haliburton, and more

November 28, 2023 | tmcnet.com

Kohl's Gifts $5 Million to 200 Nonprofits Nationwide on GivingTuesday Through National Giveback Initiative

November 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kohl’s Gifts $5 Million to 200 Nonprofits Nationwide on GivingTuesday Through National Giveback Initiative

November 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Kohl's (NYSE:KSS) Shares Down 2.1%

November 22, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Hold Rating on Kohl’s Amid Sales Uncertainty and Anticipated 4Q Performance

November 22, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Kohl’s Stock Assigned Sell Rating: Uncertainty in Management’s New Strategies and Potential Margin Expansion

November 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

November 22, 2023 | msn.com

Kohl’s Corp. (NYSE:KSS) Falls after Q3 Sales Miss

November 22, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Kohl's: Scraping Along The Bottom

November 22, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Kohl’s (KSS) Receives Buy Rating from Analyst Oliver Chen: Effective Management and Modernization Strategies Promise an Upcoming Growth Trajectory

November 21, 2023 | bizjournals.com

Kohl's CEO explains departure of company president

November 21, 2023 | msn.com

Kohl's trims sales forecast on weaker consumer spending, shares slump

November 21, 2023 | fool.com

Kohl's (KSS) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

November 21, 2023 | nasdaq.com

Kohl's sales miss estimates as shoppers trim spending on non-essentials

November 21, 2023 | bizjournals.com

Kohl's store sales slump in third quarter as strategy shift continues

November 21, 2023 | msn.com

Kohl's (KSS) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

November 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Why Kohl's (KSS) Stock Is Trading Lower Today

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 9/20 Dividend: 9/05/2023
Dividend Payable: 9/20/2023
Last Earnings: 11/21/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/20 Dividend: 12/05/2023
Today: 12/06/2023
Dividend Payable: 12/20/2023
Fiscal Year End: 1/31/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 3/06/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Department stores
Sub-Industry: Department Stores
Sector: Retail/Wholesale
Current Symbol: NYSE:KSS
CUSIP: 50025510
CIK: 885639
Web: www.kohlscorporation.com
Phone: (262) 703-7000
Fax: 262-703-6143
Employees: 97,000
Year Founded: 1962

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $25.75
High Stock Price Target: $38.00
Low Stock Price Target: $15.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +9.9%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($1.31)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 9.45
P/E Growth: 1.22
Net Income: $-19,000,000.00
Net Margins: -0.81%
Pretax Margin: -1.28%
Return on Equity: -3.79%
Return on Assets: -0.96%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.16
Current Ratio: 1.14
Quick Ratio: 0.12

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $18.10 billion
Price / Sales: 0.14
Cash Flow: $6.91 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.39
Book Value: $34.06 per share
Price / Book: 0.69

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 110,710,000
Free Float: 109,727,000
Market Cap: $2.60 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.79

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Key Executives

Mr. Thomas A. Kingsbury (Age 70)
CEO & Director
Comp: $752.45k
Ms. Jill Timm (Age 49)
Senior EVP & CFO
Comp: $969.59k
Ms. Siobhan Catherine McFeeney (Age 51)
Senior EVP & Chief Technology Officer
Comp: $660.91k
Ms. Christie Raymond (Age 53)
Senior EVP & Chief Marketing Officer
Comp: $693.38k
Mr. Marc A. Chini (Age 65)
Senior Adviser
Comp: $856.07k
Mr. David Alves
President & COO
Mr. Mark Andrew Rupe
Vice President of Investor Relations
Ms. Jennifer J. Kent (Age 51)
Senior EVP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Ms. Mari Steinmetz
Chief People Officer
Ms. Michelle A. Banks (Age 59)
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer

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KSS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Kohl's stock right now?: 8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kohl's in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" KSS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in KSS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View KSS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Kohl's' stock price target for 2024?: 8 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Kohl's' stock. Their KSS share price targets range from $15.00 to $38.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $25.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.9% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for KSS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have KSS shares performed in 2023?: Kohl's' stock was trading at $25.25 at the beginning of the year. Since then, KSS shares have decreased by 7.2% and is now trading at $23.44.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
When is Kohl's' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, March 6th 2024.
View our KSS earnings forecast.
How were Kohl's' earnings last quarter?: Kohl's Co. (NYSE:KSS) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November, 21st. The company reported $0.53 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.35 by $0.18. The business earned $4.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.99 billion. Kohl's had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.79% and a negative net margin of 0.81%. The firm's revenue was down 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.82 EPS.
How often does Kohl's pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Kohl's?: Kohl's declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 8th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.50 per share on Wednesday, December 20th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.53%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 5th.
Read our dividend analysis for KSS.
Is Kohl's a good dividend stock?: Kohl's (NYSE:KSS) pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 8.25%. KSS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
Read our dividend analysis for KSS.
What ETFs hold Kohl's' stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Kohl's (NYSE:KSS) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Pure Value ETF (RFV), SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT), First Trust Consumer Discretionary AlphaDEX Fund (FXD), Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares (RETL), First Trust DJ Global Select Dividend Index Fund (FGD), Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Revenue ETF (RWK), First Trust Mid Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FNK) and Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV).

What guidance has Kohl's issued on next quarter's earnings?: Kohl's updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, November, 21st. The company provided EPS guidance of $2.30-$2.70 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.41. The company issued revenue guidance of $16.48 billion-$16.68 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $16.73 billion.
What is Michelle Gass' approval rating as Kohl's' CEO?: 1,039 employees have rated Kohl's Chief Executive Officer Michelle Gass on Glassdoor.com. Michelle Gass has an approval rating of 79% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of Kohl's own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kohl's investors own include AT&T (T), Intel (INTC), Walt Disney (DIS), Walmart (WMT), Micron Technology (MU), Cisco Systems (CSCO), CVS Health (CVS), NVIDIA (NVDA), Pfizer (PFE) and Boeing (BA).
Who are Kohl's' major shareholders?: Kohl's' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include LSV Asset Management (3.97%), Morgan Stanley (2.00%), American Century Companies Inc. (1.52%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.41%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.23%) and FMR LLC (1.22%). Insiders that own company stock include Jonas Prising, Peter Boneparth and Thomas Kingsbury.
View institutional ownership trends.
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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.
Does Kohl's have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Kohl's: KIN Inc., KWAL LLC, Kohl's Cares LLC, Kohl's Inc., Kohl's Indiana Inc., Kohl's Indiana L.P., Kohl's Michigan L.P., and Kohl's Value Services Inc..
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Kohl's Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:KSS)

Kohl's MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Kohl's Stock (NYSE:KSS)

KSS Stock Price History

KSS Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

KSS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™