Kohl's Corporation (KSS)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol KSS
  • Rev/Share 140.6339
  • Book/Share 35.0893
  • PB 0.6469
  • Debt/Equity 1.7308
  • CurrentRatio 1.3027
  • ROIC 0.0404

 

  • MktCap 2545794376.0
  • FreeCF/Share 9.0982
  • PFCF 2.4983
  • PE 13.1052
  • Debt/Assets 0.4809
  • DivYield 0.0385
  • ROE 0.0503

 

  • Rating A
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 4
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 5
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Reiterated KSS Telsey Advisory Group -- Market Perform $16 $23 Nov. 26, 2025
Upgrade KSS Gordon Haskett Accumulate Buy -- -- Nov. 25, 2025
Initiation KSS BTIG Research -- Neutral -- -- Oct. 15, 2025
Reiterated KSS Citigroup -- Neutral $16 $19 Sept. 19, 2025
Reiterated KSS Telsey Advisory Group -- Market Perform $9 $16 Aug. 28, 2025
Upgrade KSS Gordon Haskett Hold Accumulate -- -- Aug. 27, 2025
Upgrade KSS Gordon Haskett Reduce Hold -- -- Aug. 12, 2025
Reiterated KSS Telsey Advisory Group -- Market Perform $10 $9 May 2, 2025
Initiation KSS Barclays -- Underweight -- $4 April 28, 2025
Reiterated KSS Telsey Advisory Group -- Market Perform $13 $10 March 12, 2025

News

Kohl's (KSS) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
KSS
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Kohl's (KSS) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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4 Stocks Trading Near 52-Week High With Room to Rise Further
HRTG, KSS, MD, NEM
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors target stocks that have been on a bullish run. Stocks like KSS, HRTG, MD and NEM are seeing price strength, and the momentum is likely to continue.

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1 Meme Stock to Avoid Like the Plague
KSS
Published: December 03, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

A very low valuation may have helped boost the stock. Although it's making an effort to find its market again, it has not developed a sustainable competitive edge.

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Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for Kohl's (KSS) Stock
KSS
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Kohl's (KSS) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

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Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for Dec.2
BVN, KSS
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

BVN and KSS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on Dec. 2, 2025.

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Here Is Why Bargain Hunters Would Love Fast-paced Mover Kohl's (KSS)
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Published: December 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Kohl's (KSS) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.

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The Score: Campbell's, Kohl's, Alphabet and More Stocks That Defined the Week
CPB, GOOG, GOOGL, KSS
Published: November 28, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Neutral

Here are some of the major companies whose stocks moved on the week's news.

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Kohl's Well-Positioned To Capture Holiday Demand, Analyst Says
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Published: November 26, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) stock rose Wednesday after UBS and Telsey analysts raised their respective price forecasts following a strong earnings beat.

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Kohl's: Q3 Still Wasn't Good Enough
KSS
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Kohl's Corporation reported better-than-expected Q3 financials as comparable store sales improved and the gross margin expanded. Structural concerns remain. Declining department store traffic and weak ecommerce positioning cause weak sales, also pressuring margins. As KSS's earnings continue to decline, Q3 earnings weren't good enough to negate the bearish thesis.

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Kohl's (KSS) Just Overtook the 20-Day Moving Average
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Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Kohl's (KSS) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, KSS crossed above the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.

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Kohl's (KSS) Just Overtook the 50-Day Moving Average
KSS
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Kohl's (KSS) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, KSS broke through the 50-day moving average, which suggests a short-term bullish trend.

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Now
KSS, M
Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Kohl's 43% Stock Surge Obliterates Shorts: Can Margin Gains Defy Retail Gloom?
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Published: November 26, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Kohl's Corp (NYSE: KSS) just delivered the kind of shock that forces traders to reach for the oxygen mask. KSS shares exploded more than 42% on Tuesday after the company flipped expectations with a surprise third quarter profit and raised full-year guidance, lighting up one of the market's most crowded short positions.

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Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
KSS
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Kohl's Corporation ( KSS ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call November 25, 2025 9:00 AM EST Company Participants Trevor Novotny John Schlifske Michael Bender - Interim CEO & Director Jill Timm - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Charles Grom - Gordon Haskett Research Advisors Paul Lejuez - Citigroup Inc. Exchange Research Mark Altschwager - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Robert Drbul - BTIG, LLC, Research Division Oliver Chen - TD Cowen, Research Division Dana Telsey - Telsey Advisory Group LLC Presentation Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Kohl's Corporation Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call.

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Kohl's: The Turnaround Continues To Impress
KSS
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Kohl's shares surged over 30% after strong earnings, reflecting progress in its turnaround and resilient consumer trends. KSS improved gross margins and inventory management, but declining same-store sales and high leverage remain structural challenges. Free cash flow generation has exceeded expectations, and guidance for 2025 is more optimistic, though debt reduction remains a priority over buybacks.

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Top Stock Movers Now: Nvidia, Coinbase, Kohl's, and More
ANF, COIN, KSS, NVDA, ZM
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Major U.S. equities indexes gained Tuesday afternoon, extending Monday's rally to start a holiday-shortened trading week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up over 1%, while the S&P 500 climbed 0.5%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq ticked 0.1% higher.

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Retail Giant Catapulted Higher on Surprise Earnings Beat-and-Raise
KSS
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Kohl's Corp (NYSE:KSS) stock is 29% higher to trade at $20.20, after the company posted a surprise third-quarter profit.

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Kohl's Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Fiscal 2025 Guidance Raised
KSS
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KSS tops third-quarter estimates and boosts its 2025 guidance, highlighting stronger margins and a firmer full-year outlook.

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Big Morning of Data: Any of It Good?
ADP, ADSK, ANF, BABA, BBY, DELL, DKS, KSS, PPI, URBN
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Retail Sales, PPI, Weekly ADP and retail earnings reports all hit the tape ahead of the opening bell.

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Kohl's shares soar after Q3 earnings beat, raises full-year guidance
KSS
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) shares surged more than 32% Tuesday after the retailer reported a third-quarter earnings beat and raised its full-year guidance, buoyed by stronger-than-expected sales. For the quarter ended September 30, net sales fell 2.8% year-on-year to $3.4 billion, slightly above analysts' estimate of $3.33 billion.

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Kohl's (KSS) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
KSS
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for Kohl's (KSS) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended October 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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Kohl's (KSS) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
KSS
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Kohl's (KSS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.1 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.19 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.2 per share a year ago.

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Kohl's Turnaround Plan Includes More Bling, Broader Sizing—and a New CEO
KSS
Published: November 24, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Kohl's new CEO is on a charm offensive, pursuing shoppers with private labels and jewelry.

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Kohl's Picks Walmart Vet Michael Bender For CEO Job
KSS
Published: November 24, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Kohl's interim CEO Michael Bender is now officially the retailer's CEO. The company announced the change Monday (Nov. 24), nearly seven months after picking Bender to fill-in after the company fired former CEO Ashley Buchanan.

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Kohl's names Michael Bender permanent CEO following leadership scandal: ‘Problems are so deep'
KSS
Published: November 24, 2025 by: New York Post
Sentiment: Negative

Bender, appointed interim chief in May after Kohl's fired former CEO Ashley Buchanan, will have to reverse several quarters of declining sales.

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Kohl's names new CEO Michael Bender
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Published: November 24, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

CNCB's Courtney Reagan joins 'Money Movers' with breaking details on leadership changes at Kohl's.

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Kohl's Interim CEO Will Keep Top Job
KSS
Published: November 24, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Michael Bender has improved the retailer's financial results and corporate culture, the company said on Monday.

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Retailer Kohl's names interim CEO Michael Bender to permanent role
KSS
Published: November 24, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive

Kohl's Corp on Monday named retail veteran Michael Bender as its permanent CEO, tapping an insider to steer its turnaround after years of sliding sales and shrinking profit amid churn at the top.

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Kohl's Names Michael Bender as Permanent CEO
KSS
Published: November 24, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Neutral

Kohl's named Michael Bender as its permanent chief executive, electing to elevate its interim leader as the retailer attempts to turn around years of slumping sales.

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Kohl's names Michael Bender as permanent CEO after a turbulent year and sales declines
KSS
Published: November 24, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Kohl's named Michael Bender its permanent CEO. Bender is the third CEO the department store has had in three years, and the move comes after the company fire ex-CEO Ashley Buchanan only a few months into his tenure.

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About Kohl's Corporation (KSS)

  • IPO Date 1992-05-19
  • Website https://www.Kohls.com
  • Industry Department Stores
  • CEO Michael J. Bender
  • Employees 87000

Kohl's Corporation operates as a retail company 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 Apt. 9, Croft & Barrow, Jumping Beans, SO, and Sonoma Goods for Life, as well as Food Network, LC Lauren Conrad, Nine West, and Simply Vera Vera Wang. As of March 21, 2022, it operated approximately 1,100 Kohl's stores and a website www.Kohls.com. Kohl's Corporation was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.