Kohl's
About: Kohl's operates about 1,176 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 operates a large digital sales business. Women's apparel is Kohl's largest category, having generated 26% of its 2023 sales. The retailer, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, opened its first department store in 1962.
Employees: 96,000
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Funds holding %
of 7,290 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
100% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 2 (+1) [Q4]
9% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 118 | Existing positions reduced: 108
8% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $106M | Put options by funds: $115M
9% less funds holding
Funds holding: 369 [Q3] → 335 (-34) [Q4]
20.42% less ownership
Funds ownership: 125.82% [Q3] → 105.4% (-20.42%) [Q4]
31% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 59 | Existing positions closed: 85
44% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.94B [Q3] → $1.64B (-$1.3B) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$12
0%
upside
Avg. target
$15.40
28%
upside
High target
$18
50%
upside
5 analyst ratings
0 positive
0%
5 neutral
100%
0 negative
0%
Jefferies Randal Konik 36% 1-year accuracy 4 / 11 met price target | 0%downside $12 | Hold Maintained | 4 Feb 2025 |
Citigroup Paul Lejuez 53% 1-year accuracy 19 / 36 met price target | 16%upside $14 | Neutral Maintained | 27 Nov 2024 |
TD Cowen Oliver Chen 47% 1-year accuracy 14 / 30 met price target | 33%upside $16 | Hold Maintained | 27 Nov 2024 |
Baird Mark Altschwager 55% 1-year accuracy 18 / 33 met price target | 50%upside $18 | Neutral Downgraded | 27 Nov 2024 |
Telsey Advisory Group Dana Telsey 50% 1-year accuracy 95 / 191 met price target | 41%upside $17 | Market Perform Maintained | 27 Nov 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 5 articles about KSS published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
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Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Kohl's: New CEO Has Time To Work On A Turnaround
Kohl's turned to a new CEO to attempt a turnaround. It remains in reasonable financial shape despite significant declines in comparable store sales. Kohl's has $353 million in notes maturing in 2025, then no large note maturities until 2031. Kohl's also looks capable of generating several hundred million in free cash flow before dividends.
Negative
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2 weeks ago
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Positive
MarketBeat
3 weeks ago
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Negative
Reuters
3 weeks ago
Kohl's cuts 10% of its corporate workforce
Kohl's said on Tuesday it has reduced nearly 10% of its corporate workforce, as the department store chain aims to improve profitability.
Neutral
PYMNTS
1 month ago
Kohl's Customers Push CEO to Restore Retailer's Past Glories
Kohl's shoppers are reportedly hoping the chain's new CEO can bring back some old favorites. The retailer appointed in November Michaels Companies CEO Ashley Buchanan to succeed CEO Tom Kingsbury, who stepped down last week.
Neutral
Invezz
1 month ago
Retailers face mixed holiday season: Target and A&F excel, Macy's and Kohl's lag behind
American shoppers surprised industry watchers during the 2024 holiday season, with retail sales rising 4% compared to the previous year, according to Commerce Department data. This growth was driven by robust spending on cars, clothing, and electronics, defying concerns about inflation and economic pressures.
Negative
Business Insider
1 month ago
Kohl's is closing 27 stores by April. Here's the list.
Kohl's plans to close 27 underperforming stores by April. The retailer operates more than 1,150 locations across the US.
Negative
Fox Business
1 month ago
Kohl's is closing 27 stores in 15 states. Here's where they're located
Twenty-seven "underperforming" Kohl's stores are set to shutter this spring. The company published a list of the locations late last week.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Kohl's to Close Stores and Facility in 2025 Amid Ongoing Struggles
KSS will close a fulfillment center and 27 underperforming stores in 2025 amid ongoing challenges in the competitive retail market.
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