Kohl's (KSS) News Today

Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) shares are reacting to a wave of recent analyst actions and market commentary. Upward revisions to earnings forecasts, price target increases, and positive momentum signals are providing support, while underweight ratings and select downward estimate adjustments are weighing on the stock.

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Zacks Research raised earnings estimates across multiple periods—including Q3 2026, Q1–Q3 2027, Q2 2027, Q1–Q2 2028 and full-year 2026–2027—reflecting improved profitability projections. Zacks Research EPS Revisions
• Positive Sentiment: Kohl's scored a spot on Zacks’ “Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain” screen, signaling strong recent price momentum while still trading at attractive valuations. Fast-paced Momentum Stock Kohl's (KSS) Is Still Trading at a Bargain
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup raised its price target on KSS from $16.00 to $19.00 (10.3% upside) while maintaining a Neutral rating, reflecting more confidence in the shares’ medium-term potential. Citi ups Kohl’s target, opens upside
• Positive Sentiment: Partnerships—most notably with Sephora—category expansion and strong digital sales continued to drive Kohl’s growth narrative in recent analysis of its beauty and accessories footprint. Kohl's Growth Fueled by Sephora Partnership, Category Expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Kohl's rallied to a 2025 high amid its recent hot streak, underscoring positive market momentum. Kohl's rallies to a 2025 high as its hot streak continues
• Positive Sentiment: A short-squeeze alert report highlighted why Kohl’s continues to defy expectations, adding to short-term upside drivers. Short-Squeeze Alert: Why Kohl’s Stock Continues to Astound Wall Street
• Neutral Sentiment: A summary of 12 recent analyst ratings showed mixed views on KSS, with a balance of Buy, Hold and Sell recommendations. What 12 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Kohl's
• Neutral Sentiment: Research analysts set expectations for Kohl’s upcoming Q4 earnings, outlining consensus revenue and EPS forecasts without changing the overall outlook. Research Analysts Set Expectations for Kohl's Q4 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: A “Should You Buy?” piece examined Kohl’s 5.6% stock uptick, weighing valuation, momentum and sector trends but stopping short of a firm recommendation. Kohl's Stock Price Up 5.6% - Should You Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its KSS price target from $5.00 to $9.00 but maintained an Underweight rating, implying nearly 48% downside from current levels. Morgan Stanley Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Kohl's
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded its Q4 2027 EPS estimate from $0.51 to $0.45, signaling potential headwinds late in FY 2027. Zacks lowers Q4 2027 EPS
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research cut its Q4 2026 EPS estimate from $0.32 to $0.29, reflecting softer near-term profit expectations. Zacks drops Q4 2026 EPS