Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) Given New $18.00 Price Target at Telsey Advisory Group

Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) had its price target raised by research analysts at Telsey Advisory Group from $17.00 to $18.00 in a note issued to investors on Thursday. The firm currently has a “market perform” rating on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 0.67% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other research analysts have also recently issued reports on KSS. TD Cowen raised their price objective on Kohl’s from $13.50 to $16.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, June 8th. Gordon Haskett lowered Kohl’s from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $14.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Kohl’s from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. UBS Group increased their price target on shares of Kohl’s from $8.00 to $9.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reissued an “underweight” rating and issued a $15.00 price target on shares of Kohl’s in a report on Monday, July 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and six have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $15.54.

Kohl’s Trading Up 1.1%

Shares of KSS stock opened at $17.88 on Thursday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $18.22 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $16.02. Kohl’s has a 12-month low of $11.38 and a 12-month high of $25.22. The company has a quick ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 1.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93. The firm has a market cap of $2.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.58 and a beta of 1.40.

Kohl’s (NYSE:KSS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 26th. The company reported $1.28 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.58 by $0.70. The firm had revenue of $3.52 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.32 billion. Kohl’s had a return on equity of 4.67% and a net margin of 1.76%.The company’s revenue was down .9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.56 EPS. Kohl’s has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.800-2.400 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Kohl’s will post 1.38 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Jennifer J. Kent sold 22,942 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $20.00, for a total transaction of $458,840.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 234,452 shares in the company, valued at $4,689,040. The trade was a 8.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 1.55% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in KSS. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its holdings in shares of Kohl’s by 3,777.6% during the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 1,900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 1,851 shares in the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Kohl’s by 233.9% in the fourth quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 1,666 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 1,167 shares during the period. iSAM Funds UK Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Kohl’s in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $39,000. Plato Investment Management Ltd bought a new position in Kohl’s during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $42,000. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its stake in Kohl’s by 164.7% during the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 2,102 shares of the company’s stock valued at $43,000 after buying an additional 1,308 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.04% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Kohl’s

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

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter adjusted EPS was $1.28, well above analyst estimates of roughly $0.55-$0.58 and up from $0.56 a year earlier. Revenue of approximately $3.52 billion also exceeded consensus expectations. Gross-margin expansion, expense controls and tightly managed inventory supported the quarter. Kohl’s Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Kohl’s raised fiscal 2026 guidance to $1.80-$2.40 in EPS and $15.3-$15.5 billion in revenue, above prior Wall Street expectations. The company cited about $150 million in tariff refunds, cost reductions and margin gains as key drivers. Kohl’s raises profit forecast after tariff refunds
• Positive Sentiment: Management said sales trends improved during the quarter and continues emphasizing proprietary brands, operational efficiency and its turnaround initiatives. Some investors view the low valuation—approximately 7.6 times earnings—as providing potential upside if sales stabilize. Kohl’s: The Best Deal In The Retail Sector
• Neutral Sentiment: Kohl’s appointed Arianne Parisi as chief customer officer, a move intended to strengthen customer engagement and merchandising execution. Kohl’s Names Arianne Parisi Chief Customer Officer
• Negative Sentiment: Net and comparable sales declined 0.9%, extending Kohl’s revenue declines to an 18th consecutive quarter. Cautious consumers are prioritizing essentials over discretionary department-store purchases, raising doubts about the pace of the turnaround. Kohl’s Sales Dip As Consumers Prioritize Essentials
• Negative Sentiment: Investors viewed the earnings beat as less durable because tariff refunds contributed materially to profit; excluding that benefit, EPS and gross margins were reportedly roughly flat. Management also warned that heavier fall promotions could pressure margins, while leverage and a large store footprint remain concerns. Kohl’s Q2 Review: Tariff Refunds Fuel Buybacks

Kohl’s Company Profile

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.