Update shared on15 Aug 2025
Fair value Increased 7.94%Kohl's consensus analyst price target has been revised upward to $10.07, reflecting a notable increase in future P/E expectations despite a decline in net profit margin.
What's in the News
- Kohl's stock experienced a surge of over 33-38% in late July 2025, driven by increased retail investor activity and social media-fueled "meme stock" dynamics, particularly due to high short interest (Forbes, Bloomberg).
- In late June 2025, Kohl's was removed from the Russell 1000, Russell Midcap, and related value/dynamic indexes, but was simultaneously added to the Russell 2000, Russell 2000 Value, and Russell 2000 Dynamic indexes (Key Developments).
- For full year 2025, Kohl's reaffirmed guidance, projecting net sales to decline 5% to 7% and diluted EPS to fall in the $0.10 to $0.60 range (Key Developments).
- No share repurchases were conducted from February 2 to May 3, 2025, under the existing buyback program (Key Developments).
- Kohl's launched broad back-to-school promotions and expanded offerings across apparel, footwear, and college dorm essentials, with increased savings opportunities and new coupon-eligible brands to drive seasonal traffic (Key Developments).
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Kohl's
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen from $9.33 to $10.07.
- The Future P/E for Kohl's has significantly risen from 6.30x to 9.29x.
- The Net Profit Margin for Kohl's has significantly fallen from 1.67% to 1.25%.
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