Kohl'sKSS
KSS
About: 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.
Employees: 87,000
0
Funds holding %
of 7,302 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
18% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 112 | Existing positions reduced: 95
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q4 2024] → 2 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0.09% less ownership
Funds ownership: 105.62% [Q4 2024] → 105.52% (-0.09%) [Q1 2025]
3% less funds holding
Funds holding: 339 [Q4 2024] → 329 (-10) [Q1 2025]
10% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $91.2M | Put options by funds: $102M
11% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 65 | Existing positions closed: 73
42% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.65B [Q4 2024] → $962M (-$686M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$4.50
46%
downside
Avg. target
$7.25
13%
downside
High target
$9
8%
upside
6 analyst ratings
0 positive
0%
3 neutral
50%
3 negative
50%
Baird Mark Altschwager | 8%upside $9 | Neutral Maintained | 30 May 2025 |
Barclays Paul Kearney | 40%downside $5 | Underweight Maintained | 30 May 2025 |
Telsey Advisory Group Dana Telsey | 8%upside $9 | Market Perform Maintained | 30 May 2025 |
JP Morgan Matthew Boss | 4%downside $8 | Underweight Maintained | 19 May 2025 |
Goldman Sachs Brooke Roach | 46%downside $4.50 | Sell Maintained | 2 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 28 articles about KSS published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Benzinga
23 hours ago
Retail Reality Check: JPMorgan Flags Kohl's Leverage Risks, Sees Signs of Stability At Vail And Foot Locker
JPMorgan analyst Matthew R. Boss has updated quarterly models for some department store companies.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 days ago
If You'd Invested $5,000 in Kohl's Stock 3 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Department store giant Kohl's (KSS -4.59%) stock performance over the last three years shows how important it is for investors to periodically assess a company's long-term prospects. You should also periodically check how a company is progressing to see if you should give up and instead invest in a stock with better prospects.
Neutral
Business Wire
5 days ago
KOHL'S INVESTOR ALERT: Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Investigates Kohl's Corporation's Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties – KSS
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether the leadership of Kohl's Corporation (“Kohl's”) (NYSE: KSS), breached their fiduciary duties to Kohl's and its shareholders. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE Scott+Scott is investigating whether members of the Kohl's board of directors or senior management failed to manage Kohl's in an acceptable manner, in breach of their fiduciary dutie.
Negative
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Where Will Kohl's Stock Be in 1 Year?
Kohl's (KSS 0.98%) is navigating what may be the most difficult period in its 63-year history. Shares of the department store giant have plummeted 42% year to date, amid falling sales -- testing the retailer's relevance.
Negative
MarketBeat
2 weeks ago
Among the Market's Most Shorted: 2 Firms With +40% Short Interest
In a market increasingly driven by speculation and sentiment, two stocks have emerged as battlegrounds for bearish investors: Wolfspeed NYSE: WOLF and Kohl's NYSE: KSS. Both names currently rank among the most heavily shorted on Wall Street, with short interest exceeding a staggering 40% of their floated shares.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Kohl's Q1 '25: A Meltdown In Slow Motion
Kohl's Corporation faces declining relevance and sales as e-commerce competitors erode its market share. Financials reveal persistent revenue and net income declines, inventory build-up, and unimpressive operational improvements, signaling deeper issues. While the Sephora partnership and new interim CEO offer hope, I see no compelling reason to invest without a fundamental business shift.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
If You Like Short Squeeze Battles: Kohl's Could Be The Next Moonshot (Rating Upgrade)
Kohl's is trading at a record discount to tangible book value, with deep value metrics and a 20-25% free cash flow yield. Bearish positioning in the stock is at historic highs and borrow rates are spiking. Any positive operating news could trigger a powerful short squeeze. While stock trading and business risks remain, if the U.S. consumer economy holds and a new catalyst emerges, KSS could rebound sharply toward an initial $15-20 share target.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Kohl's Q1 Loss Narrower Than Estimates, Sales Decline 4% Y/Y
KSS's fiscal first-quarter results reflect a net sales dip of 4.1% and a comparable sales decline of 3.9%. Management maintains fiscal 2025 guidance.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
KOHL'S INVESTOR ALERT: Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Investigates Kohl's Corporation's Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties – KSS
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether the leadership of Kohl's Corporation (“Kohl's”) (NYSE: KSS), breached their fiduciary duties to Kohl's and its shareholders. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE Scott+Scott is investigating whether members of the Kohl's board of directors or senior management failed to manage Kohl's in an acceptable manner, in breach of their fiduciary dutie.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Trevor Novotny - Senior Manager, IR Michael Bender - Interim CEO Jill Timm - CFO Conference Call Participants Mark Altschwager - Baird Dana Telsey - Telsey Advisory Group Jacquelyn Wang - Evercore ISI Tracy Kogan - Citi Blake Anderson - Jefferies Chuck Grom - Gordon Haskett Brooke Roach - Goldman Sachs Operator Good morning. My name is Audra, and I will be your conference operator today.
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