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Kohl's operates about 1,150 department stores in 49 states that sell moderately priced private-label and national brand clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Most of these stores are in strip centers. Kohl's also has a large digital sales operation. Women's apparel is Kohl's largest category, having generated 25% of its 2024 sales. The retailer, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, opened its first department store in 1962.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.17%</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Brooke Roach maintained a Sell rating and raised the price target from $4 to $4.5 on May 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintained an In-Line rating and cut the price target from $9 to $8 on May 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 13, Kohl&#8217;s announced a proposed private offering of senior secured notes.</li>
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Kohl's intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes in a series of transactions resulting in the repayment of borrowings under its revolving credit facility. Kohl's expects to borrow under its revolving credit facility to repay all of its 4.25% notes due 2025 at maturity.

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<li>Kohl's fired CEO Ashley Buchanan on May for cause</li>
<li>The dismissal came after an investigation uncovered unethical and undisclosed conflicts of interest</li>
<li>Michael Bender will be serving as interim CEO, while the company searches for a new leader</li>
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Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) dismissed its newly installed CEO on May 1, citing "undisclosed conflicts of interest," the company <a href="https://investors.kohls.com/news/news-details/2025/Kohls-Announces-CEO-Transition-Process/default.aspx">said</a>.
Ashley Buchanan had been in the position for just four months before the company discovered&nbsp; allegedly unethical behavior. According to the retailer, an outside investigation found that Buchanan "violated company policies by directing the company to engage in vendor transactions that involved undisclosed conflicts of interest." As a result, he was terminated "for cause," a rebuke that carries serious weight in these circles.
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A <a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0000885639/365c9d9d-e961-486a-b5b8-6d41e9a073a6.pdf">regulatory filing</a> with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosed a few more details about what the company said it discovered. "Mr. Buchanan had directed that the Company conduct business with a vendor founded by an individual with whom Mr. Buchanan has a personal relationship on highly unusual terms favorable to the vendor and that he also caused the Company to enter into a multi-million dollar consulting agreement wherein the same individual was a part of the consulting team," the filing said.&nbsp;
The filing also said Mr. Buchanan did not disclose this relationship as required under the company's code of ethics, which amounted to his dismissal with cause.
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Buchanan joined Kohl's in January. During his short tenure, he was unable to do so, with sales continuing to decline by 4.3%, according to the company's <a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0000885639/365c9d9d-e961-486a-b5b8-6d41e9a073a6.pdf">preliminary Q1 earnings report</a> released on April 30. However, Kohl's said that his dismissal was not related to the company's performance.
In a note on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/neilretail_retail-retailnews-kohls-activity-7323727677897457664-yOX7?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAABoQOeEBkp9GEG7YuyNwG3VYshXFjSm2NTs">LinkedIn</a>, Neil Saunders, the managing director of GlobalData Retail, wrote that the "disruption and distraction" of Buchanan's firing "is the last thing that Kohl&#8217;s needs as it tries to turn itself around. Kohl&#8217;s needs stability. It currently has chaos."
Chair Michael Bender will serve as interim CEO until a successor is named, according to Kohl&#8217;s.&nbsp;
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Kohl's Dismisses CEO Over 'Undisclosed Conflicts Of Interest'

Telsey analyst Dana Telsey lowered the price forecast for Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) from $10 to $9, while <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KSS/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">retaining a Market Perform rating</a>.
On Thursday, the company announced the termination of CEO&nbsp;Ashley Buchanan for cause and appointed Board Chair&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45138986/kohls-kss-stock-rises-on-ceo-shakeup-preliminary-q1-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Bender</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45138986/kohls-kss-stock-rises-on-ceo-shakeup-preliminary-q1-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener"> as Interim CEO</a>.
Also, Kohl&#8217;s issued&nbsp;preliminary first-quarter 2025 results, expecting comparable sales to decline between 4.3% and 4.0%, operating income between $40 million and $45 million, and diluted EPS of a loss of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">20 cents to a loss of 24 cents</a>.
The analyst writes that the CEO position at Kohl&#8217;s appears to have been difficult to maintain since Michelle Gass&#8217;s departure in late 2022.
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The retailer has faced headwinds, experiencing market share losses over the last several years, even with positive developments like the introduction of Sephora shop-in-shops and Babies&#8221;R&#8221;Us, adds the analyst.
Telsey writes that Kohl&#8217;s has lost ground to off-price retailers, which offer a straightforward value proposition, and e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, due to their convenience and rapid delivery.
The analyst further says that despite the leadership change, Kohl&#8217;s anticipates continuing Buchanan&#8217;s strategies (curated assortment, value/quality, frictionless experience) under the interim CEO.
New leadership will likely focus on stabilization, but consumer recovery will take time, adds the analyst.
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Price Action: KSS shares are up 4.37% at $7.53 at the last check Friday.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Brooke Roach maintains Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) with a Sell and raises the price target from $4 to $4.5.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Sell on Kohl's, Raises Price Target to $4.5

Kohl's's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.71% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 52.07 million shares sold short, which is 65.33% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.13 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Kohl's Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kohl's has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Kohl's's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Kohl's's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.90%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintains Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) with a In-Line and lowers the price target from $9 to $8.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Kohl's, Lowers Price Target to $8

Baird analyst Mark Altschwager maintains Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $9 to $8.

Baird Maintains Neutral on Kohl's, Lowers Price Target to $8

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Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintains Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $10 to $9.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Market Perform on Kohl's, Lowers Price Target to $9

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Kohl's shares are trading higher after the company provided Q1 guidance and announced the termination of its CEO.

Kohl&#8217;s Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) shares climbed 7.09% to $7.71 on Thursday after the company announced the termination of CEO Ashley Buchanan for cause and appointed Board Chair Michael Bender as Interim CEO.
What To Know: The board, following an investigation overseen by its Audit Committee, concluded Buchanan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45134642/kohls-announces-ceo-transition-process">violated company policies</a> by engaging in vendor deals involving undisclosed conflicts of interest. The termination is not tied to company performance or financial reporting.
Bender, a board member since 2019 and former CEO of Eyemart Express, brings over 30 years of leadership experience at firms including Walmart, L Brands, and PepsiCo. He will remain on the board but step down from committee roles and his position as Chair. The board plans to initiate a search for a permanent CEO.
Separately, Kohl's issued <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/b45134642/kohls-announces-ceo-transition-process">preliminary first-quarter 2025 results</a>, expecting comparable sales to decline between 4.3% and 4.0%, operating income between $40 million and $45 million, and diluted EPS of a loss of 20 cents to a loss of 24 cents.
Full results will be released on May 29. Despite soft guidance, the leadership change and Bender's appointment were met with investor optimism.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy KSS Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Kohl&#8217;s &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of Kohl&#8217;s, which is trading at $6.96 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 14.37 shares of stock.
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Kohl's (KSS) Stock Rises On CEO Shakeup, Preliminary Q1 Outlook

Company Provides Preliminary Expectations for First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
In connection with today's announcement, Kohl's is providing preliminary expectations for its financial results for the first quarter of 2025:
For the first quarter 2025, the Company currently expects the following:
<ul>
<li>Comparable sales: In the range of (4.3%) to (4.0%)</li>
<li>Operating income: In the range of $40 million to $45 million</li>
<li>Diluted EPS: In the range of ($0.24) to ($0.20)</li>
</ul>

Guidance

Kohl's Now Expects Q1 EPS Of ($0.24) to ($0.20); Sees Operating Income Of $40M - $45M

Kohl's Expects Q1 Comp Sales In The Range Of (4.3%) To (4.0%)

<ul>
<li>Board Terminates CEO Ashley Buchanan for Cause</li>
<li>Michael Bender Appointed Interim CEO</li>
<li>Company Provides Preliminary Expectations for First Quarter 2025 Financial Results</li>
</ul>
Kohl's Corporation ("Kohl's" or the "Company") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) today announced that the Kohl's Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed Michael Bender as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Mr. Bender has served as a Director of the Board since July 2019 and was appointed Board Chair in May 2024.
Mr. Bender's appointment follows the Board's decision to terminate Ashley Buchanan for cause. An investigation conducted by outside counsel and overseen by the Audit Committee of the Board determined Mr. Buchanan violated company policies by directing the Company to engage in vendor transactions that involved undisclosed conflicts of interest, which the Board determined to be cause. Mr. Buchanan's termination is unrelated to the Company's performance, financial reporting, results of operations and did not involve any other Company personnel. In accordance with the terms of this employment contract, Mr. Buchanan is no longer a member of the Board, and the Company has withdrawn his nomination for election as a Director at the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
The Board will initiate a search to identify a permanent CEO and retain a leading search firm to assist with this process.

Management

Kohl's Terminates CEO Ashley Buchanan for Cause; Appoints Michael Bender As Interim CEO, Effective Immediately

Barclays analyst Paul Kearney on Monday initiated coverage on the shares of Gildan Activewear Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GIL#NYSE">GIL</a>) and announced a price forecast of $51.
The analyst initiated coverage on Macy&#8217;s Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) and Columbia Sportswear Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLM#NASDAQ">COLM</a>) with an Equal Weight rating and announced a price forecast of $12 and $64, respectively.
Kearney also initiated coverage on the shares of Carter&#8217;s Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRI#NYSE">CRI</a>) and Kohls Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) with an Underweight rating and announced a price forecast of $25 and $4, respectively.
While the analyst acknowledges the strength of the U.S. consumer, he remains cautious in the short term due to market turbulence and policy uncertainties impacting consumer and business sentiment. 
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The analyst highlights apparel as one of the sectors most vulnerable to tariff policy shifts. Considering the deflationary tendencies of apparel, along with consumer challenges and intense competition, Kearney anticipates a decline in unit sales during the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026.
Although inventory management among department stores and retailers has normalized throughout 2024, the analyst warns that supply chain risks and weakening consumer demand could prompt retailers to adopt a conservative buying strategy in the second half of 2025.
The analyst expects retailers to prioritize key brands that drive traffic, manage costs effectively and offer better value to shoppers.
Kearney prefers companies that are expanding their direct-to-consumer (DTC) businesses and strengthening brand positioning to support price increases such as Ralph Lauren Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RL#NYSE">RL</a>), Kontoor Brands Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTB#NYSE">KTB</a>), and Levi Strauss &amp; Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>).
Companies that maintain diversified geographic exposure to help mitigate pricing challenges internationally include Ralph Lauren, Levi and PVH Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>).
Companies that demonstrate operational advantages in sourcing to better handle tariff risks with the likes of Gildan, Kontoor Brands and offer strong free cash flow to equity, providing flexibility to return capital to shareholders, such as Gildan and PVH).
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Barclays Flags Macy's, Kohl's Risks During Consumer Weakness; Highlights Gildan, Levi's For Strength

Top Wall Street analysts initiated coverage on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Canaccord Genuity analyst Edward Nash initiated coverage on Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLDX#NASDAQ">CLDX</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $64. Celldex Therapeutics shares closed at $19.57 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CLDX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Michael Mueller initiated coverage on SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMA#NYSE">SMA</a>) with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $36. Smartstop Self Storage shares closed at $33.45 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SMA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Paul Kearney initiated coverage on Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) with an Underweight rating and announced a price target of $4. Kohl&#8217;s shares closed at $7.06 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KSS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo initiated coverage on Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZG#NASDAQ">ZG</a>) with an Equal-Weight rating and announced a price target of $62. Zillow shares closed at $65.19 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>D. Boral Capital analyst Jason Kolbert initiated coverage on Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CODX#NASDAQ">CODX</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $10. Co-Diagnostics shares closed at $0.35 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CODX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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This Kohl's Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bearish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Monday

Analysts' ratings for Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 16 analysts.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $8.95, a high estimate of $13.00, and a low estimate of $4.00. Experiencing a 26.46% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $12.17. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745841738_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Kohl's is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Paul Kearney &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Underweight &#x7C; $4.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brooke Roach &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sell &#x7C; $4.00&#x7C;$7.50 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Boss &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Underweight &#x7C; $7.00&#x7C;$9.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Dana Telsey &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $10.00&#x7C;$10.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Dana Telsey &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $10.00&#x7C;$10.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Paul Lejuez &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $8.00&#x7C;$11.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jay Sole &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sell &#x7C; $5.00&#x7C;$10.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Kimberly Greenberger&#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Underweight &#x7C; $8.00&#x7C;$10.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Lorraine Hutchinson &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Underperform &#x7C; $8.00&#x7C;$15.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Altschwager &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $11.00&#x7C;$18.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Dana Telsey &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $10.00&#x7C;$13.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Boss &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Underweight &#x7C; $9.00&#x7C;$11.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Dana Telsey &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $13.00&#x7C;$13.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Dana Telsey &#x7C;Telsey Advisory Group&#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Market Perform &#x7C; $13.00&#x7C;$17.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brooke Roach &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sell &#x7C; $11.25&#x7C;$13.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Randal Konik &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $12.00&#x7C;$15.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Kohl's. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Kohl's compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Kohl's's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Kohl's's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Kohl's's Background</h2>
Kohl's operates about 1,150 department stores in 49 states that sell moderately priced private-label and national brand clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Most of these stores are in strip centers. Kohl's also has a large digital sales operation. Women's apparel is Kohl's largest category, having generated 25% of its 2024 sales. The retailer, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, opened its first department store in 1962.
<h3>Kohl's's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Kohl's's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 January, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -9.39%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Kohl's's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 0.89%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Kohl's's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 1.26%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kohl's's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.34%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.88, Kohl's faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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What 16 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Kohl's

Barclays analyst Paul Kearney initiates coverage on Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) with a Underweight rating and announces Price Target of $4.

Barclays Initiates Coverage On Kohl's with Underweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $4

For adults who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, a movie being made about a former toy store could become one of their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42750888/top-anticipated-2025-movies-for-big-screen-success-and-stocks-investors-should-watch">most anticipated movies</a> to watch in theaters.
What Happened: Former toy retailer Toys &#8216;R&#8217; Us is getting the movie treatment with a live-action film inspired by "Night at the Museum."
The "Night at the Museum" film franchise saw characters from the past come to life after the museum closed, which means we could be getting a live-action film of toys coming to life after the toy store closed, or in a way a live-action "Toy Story" movie.
Story Kitchen and Toys "R" Us Studios are teaming up on the film efforts, according to a Variety <a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/news/toys-r-us-live-action-movie-story-kitchen-1236375189/">report</a>.
"Toys ‘R' Us is a cultural touchstone that continues impacting the child in all of us today," Story Kitchen co-founders Dmitri M. Johnson and Mike Goldberg said. "As ‘80s kids who considered Toys ‘R' Us one of the most magical places on Earth, we're honored to partner to create a film that will capture the spirit of adventure, creativity and nostalgia that Toys ‘R' Us represents."
The modern film is described as being similar to "Night at the Museum" along with films like "Back to the Future and "Big." Movies like "Jumanji" and "Barbie," which also brought toys to the big screen, are also used in the description of the future film.
"It will be as boundless as play itself, evoking the electric sense of wonder that is the essence of Toys ‘R' Us," Toys &#8220;R&#8221; Us Studios President Kim Miller Olko said.
Story Kitchen is well known for its work on video game adaptations for TV and film including "Sonic the Hedgehog." The studio is also working on the "Tomb Raider" franchise for Netflix and Amazon MGM Studios project and "Toejam &amp; Earl" for Amazon MGM Studios.
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Why It's Important: No film partner was named for the Toys &#8216;R&#8217; Us film. Variety reports that Story Kitchen has a first-look TV deal with Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and a first-look deal with DreamWorks Animation, which is a Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) unit, for animated film.
As a live-action film, Story Kitchen could look to partner with one of its current partners or shop around depending on demand for the film rights. &nbsp;
Toys &#8216;R&#8217; Us was founded in 1957 and was one of the largest toy retailers in the U.S. and world until Walmart sought to take its title for toy shopping in the early 1990s. Toys &#8216;R&#8217; Us declared bankruptcy in 2017.
Now owned by WHP Global, Toys &#8216;R&#8217; Us stores within stores <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/08/22577648/macys-brings-back-toys-r-us-brand-to-us-market">can be found</a> inside Macy's Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) locations. The retailer's baby segment Babies &#8216;R&#8217; Us was also brought back to life through a partnership with Kohl's Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) in 2024.
The film could draw interest in more retail partnerships in the future.
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