Kohls Corp (KSS) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Kohls Corp (KSS) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Kohls Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Kohls Corp is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $2.39B.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for KSS is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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Kohls Corp (KSS) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Retail-Department Stores peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | KSS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.39B | – |
| P/E Ratio | 8.83x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 0.57x | – |
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% | – |
| EPS | $2.44 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $36.76 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $136.10 | – |
| FCF/Share | $9.28 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | KSS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 9.3% | – |
| ROA | 2.9% | – |
| ROIC | 5.5% | – |
| Gross Margin | 41.2% | – |
| Operating Margin | 3.5% | – |
| Net Margin | 2.3% | – |
| EBT Margin | 1.9% | – |
| Tax Rate | 18.4% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | KSS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.49x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 0.41x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 2.22x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 3.22x | – |
| Working Capital | $1.32B | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | KSS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.37B | – |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.05B | – |
| Capital Spending | -$318M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 66.7% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | 5.9% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 6.8% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.1% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | KSS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.15x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.1x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 2.3x | – |
| Days Inventory | 117 days | – |
| Payables Period | 57 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | KSS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $15.43B | – |
| Operating Income | $592M | – |
| Net Income | $389M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $5.06B | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $9.08B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | KSS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.49 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 20.1% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 113M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $4.02B | 29.9% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $821M | 6.1% of assets |
| Inventory | $2.91B | 21.7% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $9.24B | 68.8% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $1.28B | 9.5% of assets |
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Kohls Corp (KSS) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Kohls Corp (Retail-Department Stores): 4 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Kohls Corp (KSS) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Kohls Corp (KSS) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Kohls Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Kohls Corp stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for KSS is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Kohls Corp forecasts updated?
Kohls Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Kohls Corp's industry peers?
4 issuers in our coverage, KSS included, share the SEC industry code Retail-Department Stores. The largest are: Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL), Dillard's, Inc. (DDS), Macy's, Inc. (M).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.