Kohl's Stock Price Drops 6.9%

Retailer faces headwinds as Wall Street analysts downgrade rating

Mar. 9, 2026 at 7:19pm

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Shares of Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) fell 6.9% during mid-day trading on Monday, dropping to $14.07 per share. The decline came as several research analysts downgraded the retailer's stock, citing concerns about its performance and outlook.

Why it matters

Kohl's has struggled in recent years amid a shift to online shopping and increased competition from discount retailers. The latest stock drop reflects Wall Street's lack of confidence in the company's ability to turn things around and regain its footing in the highly competitive retail landscape.

The details

Kohl's saw its shares trade as low as $14.02 on Monday, with trading volume declining 6% from the average session. The stock closed at $15.12 the previous trading day. Several analysts have recently downgraded Kohl's, with Wall Street Zen cutting its rating from "buy" to "hold" and Zacks Research lowering its outlook from "strong-buy" to "hold."

  • Kohl's stock price dropped 6.9% during mid-day trading on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Kohl's Corporation

A leading American department store retailer that operates approximately 1,100 stores across 49 states, offering a combination of value-oriented pricing, private-label brands and national labels.

Wall Street Zen

A research firm that downgraded Kohl's stock from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.

Zacks Research

A research firm that lowered its outlook on Kohl's stock from "strong-buy" to "hold".

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The takeaway

Kohl's is facing significant headwinds in the retail industry, with analysts expressing concerns about the company's ability to compete effectively and regain its footing. The stock's latest decline reflects the broader challenges the retailer is navigating as it seeks to adapt to changing consumer preferences and a highly competitive market.