Kohl's Corporation

Kohl's Corporation

KSSยทNYSE

$15.51

-0.064%
Consumer CyclicalDepartment Stores

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.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$1.74B
EPS2.4300
P/E Ratio6.38
Earnings Date06/04/2026
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Kohl's Corporation Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that KSS stock may experience modest gains over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 16.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 9.00 to a high of 24.00.

Lowest Target
9.00
-41.97%
Consensus Target
16.00
3.16%
Highest Target
24.00
54.74%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 16.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 9.00 to a high of 24.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+3.2%

Fair value territory. Stock trading near consensus target suggests limited near-term catalysts. Focus on fundamental developments.

Analyst Agreement

93.8% spread

High uncertainty. Very wide target spread indicates significant disagreement among analystsโ€”major valuation uncertainty or transformation underway.

Risk-Reward Profile

1.30x

Balanced risk-reward. Upside and downside potential relatively symmetric. Suitable for moderate risk tolerance with conviction in thesis.

Analyst Conviction

Low

High uncertainty: Wide dispersion indicates analysts struggle to agree on valuationโ€”proceed with caution and independent analysis.

Market Sentiment Insight

Extreme uncertainty: Massive dispersion in price targets reflects fundamental disagreement on business trajectory. This could signal transformation, disruption, or complex valuationโ€”requires deep sector expertise and contrarian mindset.

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Kohl's Corporation Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
15.53B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
14.83B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
14.78B - 14.93B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-4.5%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Kohl's Corporation Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
272.00M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
163.19M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
144.67M - 181.70M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-40.0%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread23%

Moderate uncertainty in forecastsโ€”typical for companies with evolving business models.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Kohl's Corporation Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
2.43
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$1.40
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$1.26 - $1.58
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-42.4%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread23%

Moderate uncertainty in forecastsโ€”typical for companies with evolving business models.

OutlookCautious

Analyst skepticism evidentโ€”carefully evaluate risks before investment decisions.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Kohl's Corporation Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
624.00M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
586.29M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
584.03M - 590.05M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-6.0%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Kohl's Corporation Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
1.32B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.24B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.24B - 1.25B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-6.1%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Kohl's Corporation Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
5.09B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
4.63B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
4.61B - 4.66B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-9.0%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Kohl's Corporation Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $1.19M worth of KSS shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

5.1K

65.04K

Net Activity

-65K

-$65K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

10.0K

240.00K

Net Activity

-240K

-$240K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

25.0K

568.75K

Net Activity

-569K

-$569K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

16.5K

318.45K

Net Activity

-318K

-$318K

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
TJ

Timm Jill

Officer: Chief Financial Officer

35.0K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$809K

2
RC

Raymond Christie

Officer: Sr. Evp & Chief Marketing Off.

16.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$318K

3
SM

Steinmetz Mari

Officer: Sr. Evp, Chief People Officer

5.1K sharesโ€ข7 transactions

$65K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $1.19M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$65K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

3 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.