Kohl’s’ (KSS) “Neutral” Rating Reiterated at BTIG Research

BTIG Research reiterated their neutral rating on shares of Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) in a research report report published on Friday morning,Benzinga reports.

KSS has been the subject of several other research reports. Robert W. Baird raised their price objective on Kohl’s from $19.00 to $20.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, August 27th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “underweight” rating and set a $15.00 target price on shares of Kohl’s in a report on Monday, July 6th. TD Cowen increased their price target on Kohl’s from $13.50 to $16.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Kohl’s from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Friday, September 4th. Finally, UBS Group raised their price target on Kohl’s from $8.00 to $9.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and five have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Kohl’s presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $16.17.

Kohl’s Price Performance

Shares of KSS opened at $16.52 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.21 and a beta of 1.37. Kohl’s has a twelve month low of $11.38 and a twelve month high of $25.22. The company has a 50 day moving average of $18.25 and a 200-day moving average of $15.97. The company has a quick ratio of 0.41, a current ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87.

Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 26th. The company reported $1.28 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.58 by $0.70. The business had revenue of $3.52 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.32 billion. Kohl’s had a net margin of 1.75% and a return on equity of 6.75%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down .9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.56 earnings per share. Kohl’s has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.800-2.400 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Kohl’s will post 2.09 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Kohl’s Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 23rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.125 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 9th. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Kohl’s’s payout ratio is currently 21.83%.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Jennifer Kent sold 22,942 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $20.00, for a total value of $458,840.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 234,452 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,689,040. This trade represents a 8.91% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders own 1.55% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kohl’s

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Kohl’s in the second quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Kohl’s by 164.7% during the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 2,102 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,000 after acquiring an additional 1,308 shares during the last quarter. Pinnacle Holdings LLC acquired a new position in shares of Kohl’s during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $47,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in Kohl’s in the 4th quarter valued at $55,000. Finally, Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. raised its stake in Kohl’s by 114.9% in the 4th quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 3,080 shares of the company’s stock valued at $63,000 after acquiring an additional 1,647 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.04% of the company’s stock.

More Kohl’s News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2027 EPS forecast to $2.05 from $1.23 and increased estimates for several future quarters, including Q1 2028, Q2 2028, and Q2 2029. The firm maintains a “Strong-Buy” rating, suggesting confidence in Kohl’s earnings recovery. MarketBeat Kohl’s analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also identified KSS as one of five value stocks with an attractive enterprise-value-to-EBITDA ratio and a favorable earnings outlook, which may support interest from valuation-focused investors. Zacks value stocks article
• Neutral Sentiment: BTIG Research reaffirmed its “Neutral” rating on Kohl’s, indicating that the firm sees a balanced risk-reward profile rather than a clear catalyst for a major move higher. Ticker Report BTIG rating article
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research expressed a pessimistic outlook for Kohl’s third-quarter earnings, raising concern about near-term retail demand and profitability ahead of the company’s results. American Banking News Zacks Q3 outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the improved FY2027 estimates, Zacks cut its FY2029 EPS forecast to $1.16 from $1.92. The sharp long-term reduction signals concerns about Kohl’s future growth and weighs on the stock’s outlook.

Kohl’s Company Profile

Kohl’s Corporation is a U.S.-based department store retailer that sells apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty products, home furnishings and other consumer merchandise. Its offerings include national brands, private-label products and merchandise for women, men, children and the home.

The company operates through a combination of physical stores and digital channels, serving customers across the United States. Kohl’s also features Sephora shop-in-shop locations and online beauty offerings, broadening its assortment beyond traditional department-store categories.

Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Kohl’s has grown from a regional retailer into a nationwide chain.