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Kohl's (KSS)

Market Price (9/15/2025): $15.33 | Market Cap: $1.7 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Broadline Retail

Kohl's (KSS)

Market Price (9/15/2025): $15.33
Market Cap: $1.7 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Broadline Retail

Investment Highlights

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 20%, Dividend Yield is 8.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 16%, FCF Yield is 28%		 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -74%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -100%		 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 390%
1 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -38%		  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -7.2%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.6%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.0%
2   Significant short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 28%
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 20%, Dividend Yield is 8.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 16%, FCF Yield is 28%
1 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -38%
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -74%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -100%
3 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 390%
4 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -7.2%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.6%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.0%
5 Significant short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 28%

Market Valuation

 9/15/25202420232022
Share Price CYE$15.33$13.55$25.01$20.21
Market Cap CYE ($ Bil)1.71.52.82.4
Total Debt ($ Bil)6.97.27.47.6
Total Cash ($ Bil)0.20.10.20.2
Enterprise Value ($ Bil)8.48.710.210.0
Valuation Ratios    
P/S TTM0.10.10.20.2
P/EBIT TTM3.03.64.412.3
P/E TTM8.214.39.9-159.5
Sector Ratios    
P/S TTM (Sector)0.80.80.90.8
P/EBIT TTM (Sector)7.36.97.05.5
P/E TTM (Sector)9.68.18.97.3
 9/15/252024
Share Price CYE$15.33$13.55
Market Cap CYE ($ Bil)1.71.5
Total Debt ($ Bil)6.97.2
Total Cash ($ Bil)0.20.1
Enterprise Value ($ Bil)8.48.7
Valuation Ratios  
P/S TTM0.10.1
P/EBIT TTM3.03.6
P/E TTM8.214.3
Sector Ratios  
P/S TTM (Sector)0.80.8
P/EBIT TTM (Sector)7.36.9
P/E TTM (Sector)9.68.1

Market Cap Chart

Business Description

Kohl's Corporation operates as a retail company in the United States. It offers branded apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, and home products through its stores and website. The company provides its products primarily under the brand names of Apt. Show more

Price Returns Compared

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 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
KSS Return-17%24%-46%24%-46%13%-58%
Peers Return14%103%-9%29%18%14%266%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%12%104%

[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HD, TJX, DDS, M, AMZN. See KSS Returns vs. Peers.
[3] 2025 data is for the year up to 9/12/2025 (YTD)

Latest Trefis Analyses

TitleTopicDate
0DASHBOARDS  
1KSS Dip Buy Analysis  
2Kohl's Total Shareholder Return (TSR): -31.4% in 2025 and -23.3% 3-yr compounded annual returns (below peer average)  
3Kohl's vs. S&P500 CorrelationCorrelation 
4Kohl's Price VolatilityVolatility 
5Fundamental Metrics: ...  
6Kohl's During 2008 Recession vs. 2022 Inflation Shock: KSS Stock Has 215% Upside If It Recovers To Pre-Inflation Shock Levels Return 
7Kohl's During 2008 Recession vs. Now: KSS Stock Has 136% Upside If It Recovers To Pre-Covid Levels Actionable 
8Better Bet Than KSS Stock: Pay Less Than Kohl's To Get More From S&P 500 Stock CF Better Bets 
9Better Bet Than KSS Stock: Pay Less Than Kohl's To Get More From Stock PLXS Better Bets 
10Better Bet Than KSS Stock: Pay Less Than Kohl's To Get More From Sector Peer LEVI Better Bets 
11ARTICLES  
12Kohl’s Path to 2X Gain August 29th, 2025
13Market Movers | Winners: MDB, KSS, VIR | Losers: OPEN, KNF, SMMT August 27th, 2025
14Market Movers | Winners: LVWR, IOVA, AVXL | Losers: SSII, GHRS, KSS July 24th, 2025
15Market Movers | Winners: MEDP, KSS, WOOF | Losers: REPL, BMI, GHRS July 23rd, 2025
16Can Kohl’s Stock Nearly Triple To Pre-Inflation Shock Highs Of $64? June 14th, 2024
Title
0DASHBOARDS
1Kohl’s Path to 2X Gain
2Market Movers | Winners: MDB, KSS, VIR | Losers: OPEN, KNF, SMMT
3Market Movers | Winners: LVWR, IOVA, AVXL | Losers: SSII, GHRS, KSS
4Market Movers | Winners: MEDP, KSS, WOOF | Losers: REPL, BMI, GHRS
5Can Kohl’s Stock Nearly Triple To Pre-Inflation Shock Highs Of $64?
6ARTICLES
7KSS Dip Buy Analysis
8Kohl's Total Shareholder Return (TSR): -31.4% in 2025 and -23.3% 3-yr compounded annual returns (below peer average)
9Kohl's vs. S&P500 Correlation
10Kohl's Price Volatility
11Fundamental Metrics: ...
12Kohl's During 2008 Recession vs. 2022 Inflation Shock: KSS Stock Has 215% Upside If It Recovers To Pre-Inflation Shock Levels 
13Kohl's During 2008 Recession vs. Now: KSS Stock Has 136% Upside If It Recovers To Pre-Covid Levels 
14Better Bet Than KSS Stock: Pay Less Than Kohl's To Get More From S&P 500 Stock CF 
15Better Bet Than KSS Stock: Pay Less Than Kohl's To Get More From Stock PLXS 
16Better Bet Than KSS Stock: Pay Less Than Kohl's To Get More From Sector Peer LEVI 

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Financials

KSSHDTJXDDSMAMZNMedian
NameKohl's Home Dep.TJX Comp.Dillard'sMacy's Amazon.c. 
Mkt Price15.30422.69139.48574.6716.95228.15183.81
Mkt Cap1.7419.3155.59.04.72,426.882.2
Rev LTM15,886165,05457,9256,58622,799670,03840,362
Op Inc LTM52121,6016,47671687976,1903,678
FCF LTM48014,2304,04177125513,4812,406
FCF 3Y Avg54315,7594,35874926721,6772,553
CFO LTM90717,8725,9358581,085121,1373,510
CFO 3Y Avg1,05019,1286,1458621,29596,9773,720

Growth & Margins

KSSHDTJXDDSMAMZNMedian
NameKohl's Home Dep.TJX Comp.Dillard'sMacy's Amazon.c. 
Rev Chg LTM-7.2%8.5%4.1%-2.4%-3.8%10.9%0.8%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-5.6%2.2%5.3%-1.7%-4.4%11.3%0.3%
Rev Chg Q-5.0%4.9%6.9%1.4%-4.1%13.3%3.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.2%1.3%1.6%0.3%-0.9%3.0%0.8%
Op Mgn LTM3.3%13.1%11.2%10.9%3.9%11.4%11.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg2.7%14.0%10.7%12.5%4.9%7.9%9.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.0%-0.2%0.2%-0.1%-0.2%0.3%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM5.7%10.8%10.2%13.0%4.8%18.1%10.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg6.2%12.2%11.2%12.7%5.4%15.8%11.7%
FCF/Rev LTM3.0%8.6%7.0%11.7%1.1%2.0%5.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg3.2%10.1%8.0%11.1%1.1%3.5%5.8%

Valuation

KSSHDTJXDDSMAMZNMedian
NameKohl's Home Dep.TJX Comp.Dillard'sMacy's Amazon.c. 
Mkt Cap1.7419.3155.59.04.72,426.882.2
P/S0.12.52.71.40.23.62.0
P/EBIT3.019.323.212.15.628.515.7
P/E8.228.731.315.68.434.422.1
P/CFO1.923.526.210.54.320.015.3
Total Yield20.2%5.6%4.3%11.0%16.0%2.9%8.3%
Dividend Yield8.1%2.2%1.1%4.6%4.1%0.0%3.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg31.9%4.7%3.7%12.3%6.2%1.1%5.5%
D/E4.00.10.10.11.20.10.1
Net D/E3.90.10.1-0.11.00.00.1

Returns

KSSHDTJXDDSMAMZNMedian
NameKohl's Home Dep.TJX Comp.Dillard'sMacy's Amazon.c. 
1M Rtn12.0%6.4%5.2%11.4%32.3%-1.2%8.9%
3M Rtn89.9%19.9%12.9%43.8%50.8%7.6%31.8%
6M Rtn96.7%21.8%23.9%61.1%31.6%15.3%27.8%
12M Rtn-16.9%13.9%17.9%74.4%17.6%22.3%17.7%
3Y Rtn-32.2%67.9%124.4%135.6%14.6%80.7%74.3%
1M Excs Rtn8.3%2.6%2.2%13.6%26.5%-0.2%5.4%
3M Excs Rtn67.9%8.1%3.5%34.0%33.5%-1.9%20.8%
6M Excs Rtn73.9%3.9%5.2%39.4%8.7%-1.6%6.9%
12M Excs Rtn-35.2%-3.1%0.1%60.4%4.9%7.3%2.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-99.8%-12.1%55.7%56.5%-54.5%10.8%-0.7%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

$ Mil | FY: 2/12026Q22026Q12025Q42025Q32025Q22025Q12024Q42024Q32024Q22024Q12023Q42023Q3
Period End8/2/20255/3/20252/1/202511/2/20248/3/20245/4/20242/3/202410/28/20237/29/20234/29/20231/28/202310/29/2022
Filing Date9/4/20256/6/20253/20/202512/5/20249/5/20246/6/20243/21/202411/30/20238/31/20236/1/20233/16/202312/1/2022
Key Financials Quarterly            
Total Revenue3,5463,2335,3973,7103,7323,3825,9564,0543,8953,5716,0194,277
Ebitda454235309282354231486345349286-102402
Operating Income16160202981664329915716398-302200
Net Income153-15482266-27186595814-27397
EPS1.37-0.130.430.200.59-0.241.690.540.520.13-2.490.82
Key Financials TTM            
Total Revenue TTM15,88616,07216,22116,78017,12417,28717,47617,53917,76217,95418,09818,578
Ebitda TTM1,2801,1801,1761,3531,4161,4111,4668789351,0581,0541,813
Operating Income TTM521526509606665662717116159262246998
Net Income TTM208121109247284276317-142-104-19-19553
Growth Rates Quarterly            
Total Revenue Growth-5.0%-4.4%-9.4%-8.5%-4.2%-5.3%-1.0%-5.2%-4.7%-3.9%-7.4%-7.0%
EBITDA Growth28.2%1.7%-36.4%-18.3%1.4%-19.2%576.5%-14.2%-26.1%1.4%-115.5%-32.7%
Operating Income Growth-3.0%39.5%-32.4%-37.6%1.8%-56.1%199.0%-21.5%-38.7%19.5%-167.1%-48.3%
Net Income Growth131.8%44.4%-74.2%-62.7%13.8%-292.9%168.1%-39.2%-59.4%0.0%-191.3%-60.1%
Margins Quarterly            
EBITDA Margin12.8%7.3%5.7%7.6%9.5%6.8%8.2%8.5%9.0%8.0%-1.7%9.4%
Operating Income Margin4.5%1.9%3.7%2.6%4.4%1.3%5.0%3.9%4.2%2.7%-5.0%4.7%
Net Income Margin4.3%-0.5%0.9%0.6%1.8%-0.8%3.1%1.5%1.5%0.4%-4.5%2.3%
Cash & Debt            
Total Cash174153134174231228183190204286153194
Total Debt6,8567,3717,1597,7817,4787,6007,3768,0467,9928,0617,5668,169
Net Debt / (Cash)6,6827,2187,0257,6077,2477,3727,1937,8567,7887,7757,4137,975
Cash Flows Quarterly            
FCF from Operations598-92596-195254-7789151430-202707121
Cash Flows TTM            
FCF from Operations TTM9075636488411,1871,3631,1681,0861,05654028272
Returns to Shareholders Quarterly            
Dividends141456555655555555555557
Share Repurchases-04-01-093-0112-0501
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Quarterly            
ROIC5.6%2.4%8.2%5.2%7.6%1.6%14.3%6.9%6.6%5.0%-11.7%8.2%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) TTM            
ROIC TTM4.8%5.0%5.4%7.1%8.0%7.8%8.5%0.9%1.2%1.1%1.1%9.8%

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20252024202320222021
Women's4,2814,6544,9273,7965,302
Men's3,4553,6793,8672,7533,827
Accessories (including Sephora)2,8132,2792,1001,6382,217
Home2,5332,7913,3443,3813,249
Children's2,0602,1762,4352,0822,460
Footwear1,4441,5821,7981,3811,830
Other revenue  9629241,089
Total16,58617,16119,43315,95519,974


Price Behavior

KSS Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.161.552.142.021.711.64
Up Beta-1.14-6.24-4.311.841.841.59
Down Beta0.330.122.140.860.961.15
Up Capture627%982%821%689%303%757%
Bmk +ve Days10223571142415
Stock +ve Days11223459114345
Down Capture92%361%325%197%150%108%
Bmk -ve Days11192754106334
Stock -ve Days10192865133400

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8292025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity31,807,063
Short Interest: % Change Since 8152025-9.7%
Average Daily Volume11,574,432
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.75
Basic Shares Quantity112,000,000
Short % of Basic Shares28.4%

Returns Analyses

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/27/202524.0%22.5% 
5/29/2025-0.7%0.4%5.6%
3/11/2025-24.1%-29.0%-48.0%
11/26/2024-17.0%-16.8%-16.3%
8/28/20240.3%5.0%6.0%
5/30/2024-22.9%-17.6%-13.7%
3/12/2024-6.7%-7.9%-12.9%
11/21/2023-8.6%-5.4%11.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive11911
# Negative131513
Median Positive7.3%7.1%11.6%
Median Negative-8.6%-8.0%-15.4%
Max Positive24.0%22.5%49.1%
Max Negative-24.1%-29.0%-60.6%

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value		Value of
Held Shares		Form
0Raymond ChristieSr. EVP & Chief Marketing Off.7232025Sell19.3016,500318,4504,600,136Form
1Mc Feeney SiobhanSr EVP & Chief Tech & Digi Off1062025Sell14.053,82753,7691,869,929Form
2Mc Feeney SiobhanSr EVP & Chief Tech & Digi Off10042024Sell19.2716,367315,3922,636,117Form

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