Kohl's Aktie News

Kohl's is initiated at "Buy," positioned as a value rebound play amid macro headwinds and a shifting consumer landscape. KSS demonstrates early signs of turnaround, with comp sales declines improving from -4.2% in Q2 to -1.7% in Q3. Strategic focus on proprietary brands, category assortment, and the Sephora partnership is driving stabilization and selective growth.

Kohl's has outperformed the S&P 500 this year, but is still woefully behind over the past five years. A low quick ratio puts a lot of pressure on declining inventory sales to cover current liabilities.

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MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) today announced the renewal of its partnership with Hunger Task Force and a $750,000 commitment over the next year to ensure more Milwaukee-area children, families, and seniors have access to healthy, free food. Coming at a time of growing need, the donation extends Kohl's hometown partnership with Hunger Task Force and will help sustai...

A very low valuation may have helped boost the stock. Although it's making an effort to find its market again, it has not developed a sustainable competitive edge.

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The retailer earned several price target increases from analysts. This followed an estimates-beating third quarter, reported Tuesday.

Kohl's Corporation reported better-than-expected Q3 financials as comparable store sales improved and the gross margin expanded. Structural concerns remain. Declining department store traffic and weak ecommerce positioning cause weak sales, also pressuring margins. As KSS's earnings continue to decline, Q3 earnings weren't good enough to negate the bearish thesis.