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Kohl's (KSS)

Market Price (4/11/2026): $13.31 | Market Cap: $1.5 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Broadline Retail

Kohl's (KSS)

Market Price (4/11/2026): $13.31
Market Cap: $1.5 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Broadline Retail

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 22%, Dividend Yield is 3.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 18%, FCF Yield is 68%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Sustainable Consumption. Themes include Online Marketplaces, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -72%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -98%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 400%

Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 101%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.3%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.0%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.2%

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 27%

Key risks
KSS key risks include [1] worsening financial distress driven by sharply declining sales and strained liquidity, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 22%, Dividend Yield is 3.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 18%, FCF Yield is 68%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Sustainable Consumption. Themes include Online Marketplaces, Show more.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -72%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -98%
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 400%
4 Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 101%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.3%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.0%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.2%
6 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 27%
7 Key risks
KSS key risks include [1] worsening financial distress driven by sharply declining sales and strained liquidity, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Kohl's (KSS) stock has lost about 35% since 12/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Deteriorating Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook: Kohl's issued a fiscal year 2026 guidance projecting net sales and comparable sales to decline by 2% to remain flat, alongside an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) range of $1.00 to $1.60. The midpoint of this EPS guidance, $1.30, fell below the analyst consensus of $1.38, signaling anticipated ongoing operational challenges and contributing to negative investor sentiment.

2. Persistent Sales Decline in Q4 2025: Despite exceeding earnings expectations for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 with a diluted EPS of $1.07, Kohl's reported a 3.9% year-over-year decrease in net sales to $5.0 billion and a 2.8% decline in comparable sales. This revenue miss indicated continued difficulty in driving top-line growth.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -34.3% change in KSS stock from 12/31/2025 to 4/10/2026 was primarily driven by a -53.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120254102026Change
Stock Price ($)20.2113.28-34.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)15,75115,527-1.4%
Net Income Margin (%)1.2%1.7%41.7%
P/E Multiple11.75.5-53.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1121120.0%
Cumulative Contribution-34.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 4/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KSS-34.3% 
Market (SPY)-5.4%21.8%
Sector (XLY)-5.5%39.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -12.3% change in KSS stock from 9/30/2025 to 4/10/2026 was primarily driven by a -32.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)93020254102026Change
Stock Price ($)15.1413.28-12.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)15,88615,527-2.3%
Net Income Margin (%)1.3%1.7%33.3%
P/E Multiple8.25.5-32.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1121120.0%
Cumulative Contribution-12.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 4/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KSS-12.3% 
Market (SPY)-2.9%33.9%
Sector (XLY)-5.6%41.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 68.3% change in KSS stock from 3/31/2025 to 4/10/2026 was primarily driven by a 159.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)33120254102026Change
Stock Price ($)7.8913.2868.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)16,22115,527-4.3%
Net Income Margin (%)0.7%1.7%159.7%
P/E Multiple7.85.5-29.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)108112-3.6%
Cumulative Contribution68.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2025 to 4/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KSS68.3% 
Market (SPY)16.3%39.6%
Sector (XLY)15.0%46.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -30.0% change in KSS stock from 3/31/2023 to 4/10/2026 was primarily driven by a -15.4% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120234102026Change
Stock Price ($)18.9713.28-30.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)18,09815,527-14.2%
P/S Multiple0.10.1-15.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)108112-3.6%
Cumulative Contribution-30.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2023 to 4/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KSS-30.0% 
Market (SPY)63.3%36.6%
Sector (XLY)54.4%40.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
KSS Return24%-46%24%-46%51%-32%-54%
Peers Return96%-1%15%8%22%10%221%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-0%82%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
KSS Win Rate50%33%50%33%58%25% 
Peers Win Rate65%43%57%55%57%65% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
KSS Max Drawdown-5%-49%-27%-47%-56%-40% 
Peers Max Drawdown-8%-33%-22%-13%-26%-7% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 

[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: TGT, M, TJX, ROST, DDS. See KSS Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 4/10/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventKSSS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-71.8%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven254.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-77.4%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven342.7%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven311 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-46.0%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven85.2%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-68.3%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven215.8%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven2,324 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Kohl's's stock fell -71.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 1/24/2022. A -71.8% loss requires a 254.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Kohl's (KSS)

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. 9, Croft & Barrow, Jumping Beans, SO, and Sonoma Goods for Life, as well as Food Network, LC Lauren Conrad, Nine West, and Simply Vera Vera Wang. As of March 21, 2022, it operated approximately 1,100 Kohl's stores and a website www.Kohls.com. Kohl's Corporation was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.

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  • A value-oriented Target, specializing in apparel and home goods.
  • A standalone department store, similar to JCPenney, known for its frequent sales and private-label brands.

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  • Branded Apparel: Clothing items sold under various brand names for men, women, and children.
  • Footwear: A range of shoes, boots, and sandals for different age groups and occasions.
  • Accessories: Complementary items such as jewelry, handbags, scarves, and hats.
  • Beauty Products: Cosmetics, skincare, fragrances, and other personal care items.
  • Home Products: Goods for the home including decor, kitchenware, bedding, and small appliances.

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Kohl's (KSS) Major Customers

Kohl's Corporation primarily sells its products directly to individual consumers through its network of retail stores and its e-commerce website.

Categories of Customers:

  • Value-Oriented Families and Individuals: This category includes shoppers who prioritize affordability and seek out deals, discounts, and Kohl's Cash to maximize savings on everyday apparel, footwear, accessories, and home goods for themselves and their households.
  • Fashion-Aware, Budget-Conscious Shoppers: Customers who are interested in current trends and recognized brands (including Kohl's exclusive brands like LC Lauren Conrad and Simply Vera Vera Wang, as well as national brands) but prefer accessible price points. They seek stylish options without paying premium department store prices.
  • Convenience-Seeking Shoppers: Individuals who appreciate the one-stop-shop convenience of a department store that offers a wide variety of products, from clothing for all family members to home decor, small appliances, and gifts, often valuing the ease of shopping at a familiar retail environment.

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Michael J. Bender, Chief Executive Officer

Michael Bender was appointed permanent CEO of Kohl's in November 2025, having served as interim CEO since May 2025. He has over three decades of leadership experience in large-scale retail and consumer goods. Prior to joining Kohl's as a director in July 2019, Bender was President and CEO of Eyemart Express from 2018 to 2022. His career also includes executive management positions at Walmart Inc., where he served as Chief Operating Officer of Global eCommerce and Executive Vice President and President of the Walmart West business unit. He held senior positions at Cardinal Health, Inc., Victoria's Secret for L Brands, Inc., and began his career at PepsiCo, Inc. Bender also serves as a Director of Acuity Brands.

Jill Timm, Chief Financial Officer

Jill Timm is the Chief Financial Officer of Kohl's and is responsible for financial planning and analysis, investor relations, financial reporting, accounting operations, tax, treasury, and corporate strategy. She joined Kohl's in 1999 and has held various progressive leadership roles across finance, including executive vice president of finance. Before her tenure at Kohl's, Timm served as a senior auditor at Arthur Andersen LLP. She possesses over 25 years of finance and retail experience.

Nick Jones, Chief Merchandising Officer

Nick Jones was appointed Chief Merchandising Officer at Kohl's in March 2023. He is responsible for Kohl's overall merchandise strategy and all merchandising functions, including buying, digital and omnichannel merchandising, and product design and development. Jones has more than 25 years of merchandising, brand, retail, and leadership experience. He previously served as CEO of Joules Group and held senior merchandising leadership roles at ASDA/Walmart UK, where he managed the George brand, and Marks & Spencer, where he was involved in home, beauty, and women's categories.

Gregg Barta, Chief Supply Chain Officer

Gregg Barta serves as Kohl's Chief Supply Chain Officer. He is responsible for the company's supply chain and logistics network, including digital fulfillment strategies, global transportation operations, logistics planning, vendor relations, and field operations in distribution and e-commerce fulfillment centers. Barta joined Kohl's in 2005 and has held several progressive leadership roles in supply chain and logistics. Prior to Kohl's, he held leadership roles at Accenture and Sears, focusing on supply chain strategy, transportation operations, and logistics. He has over 30 years of supply chain and retail experience.

Christie Raymond, Chief Marketing Officer

Christie Raymond was promoted to Chief Marketing Officer of Kohl's in August 2022. She leads Kohl's marketing and customer service organizations, overseeing strategy, brand and creative, media, loyalty, customer analytics, corporate communications, and philanthropic efforts. Raymond joined Kohl's in 2017 as senior vice president, media and personalization, and was promoted to executive vice president, customer engagement, analytics & insights in 2020. Before joining Kohl's, she held various marketing, new business, and strategic planning leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company and Aspen Club Technologies. Raymond has more than 20 years of marketing and retail experience.

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Key Risks to Kohl's (KSS) Business

  1. Declining Sales and Intense Competition in a Challenging Retail Environment: Kohl's faces significant headwinds from reduced discretionary spending among consumers and intense competition from off-price retailers and e-commerce giants, leading to shrinking net and comparable sales. Macroeconomic factors such as inflation, changing trade policies, and fluctuating consumer confidence also impact the business, particularly its core low- to middle-income customers, who remain cautious with their discretionary spending. The company's revenue has been declining, with a reported year-over-year decline of -7.18% for the fiscal year ending February 1, 2025, and continued projected decreases for FY 2025 and 2026.

  2. High Debt Levels and Strained Balance Sheet: Kohl's carries a significant amount of debt, which poses a balance sheet risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75 indicates an aggressive approach to financing growth with debt, which can lead to more volatile earnings due to higher interest expenses. While Kohl's refinanced $353 million of 4.25% notes maturing in July 2025, it issued $360 million of new 10.000% senior secured notes due 2030, which carries a high interest rate and increases future financing costs. Its $6.80 billion of debt substantially exceeds the $144 million of cash on its balance sheet, and its 5x net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio suggests the company is overleveraged.

  3. Dependence on Physical Footprint and Need to Adapt to a Digital-First Retail Landscape: Despite a significant digital sales operation, Kohl's extensive network of brick-and-mortar stores may pose a liability in an increasingly digital-first retail environment. The costs associated with maintaining and operating these physical locations could strain the company's resources and detract from its ability to invest more in lucrative online channels. While strategic partnerships like Sephora at Kohl's are showing positive comparable sales growth and driving traffic, they are not yet large enough to offset declines in the legacy business and digital sales.

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The rapid scaling of ultra-fast fashion retailers (e.g., Shein, Temu), which leverage highly efficient supply chains, real-time trend data, and aggressive pricing to offer a vast array of new apparel and home goods quickly and cheaply, fundamentally altering consumer expectations and competing directly for Kohl's' market share.

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Addressable Markets for Kohl's (KSS) Main Products in the U.S.

Kohl's Corporation operates as a retail company offering a variety of products in the United States, including apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, and home products. The addressable market sizes for these main product categories in the U.S. are detailed below:

  • Apparel Market: The United States apparel market is valued at approximately $365.70 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.11% between 2025 and 2028. Another estimate indicates the market reached nearly $361.68 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately $458.48 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 2.40% during the forecast period of 2026-2035.
  • Footwear Market: The United States footwear market size was valued at an estimated $97.16 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $121.30 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 2.50% from 2026-2034. Other data suggests the U.S. footwear market generated a revenue of $94,538.1 million in 2024 and is expected to reach $117,375.3 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2025 to 2030.
  • Fashion Accessories Market: The U.S. fashion accessories market generated a revenue of $222,074.1 million in 2024 and is expected to reach $342,988.5 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2025 to 2030. This market encompasses items such as jewelry, watches, handbags, and sunglasses.
  • Beauty and Personal Care Products Market: The United States beauty and personal care products market size was valued at $136.03 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand to $195.83 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.13% during the forecast period of 2025-2033. Another report indicates the market was estimated at $109.56 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $196.33 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2026 to 2033.
  • Home Products Market (Home Decor): The U.S. home decor market generated a revenue of $237,874.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach $392,556.1 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 8.9% from 2025 to 2030. This market includes categories such as furniture, textiles, and flooring.

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Kohl's (KSS) is focusing on several key drivers to stimulate future revenue growth over the next two to three years:

  1. Expansion of Sephora Partnership: The partnership with Sephora is a significant growth engine, with Kohl's projecting Sephora at Kohl's to achieve over $2 billion in annual sales by 2025. The company plans to expand Sephora's presence to over 1,000 stores by 2025, ultimately aiming for all of its 1,100+ locations, attracting new, younger, and more diverse customers.
  2. Focus on Proprietary Brands: Kohl's is committed to increasing investment in its proprietary brands, such as Apt. 9, Croft & Barrow, Jumping Beans, SO, and Sonoma Goods for Life. This includes enhancing inventory, marketing, and the in-store experience for these labels, which are a core part of their value proposition.
  3. Optimization of Store Footprint and Omnichannel Experience: The company plans to open approximately 100 new smaller-format stores over the next four years and is modernizing its existing store portfolio. Investments in technology and cloud-based infrastructure are aimed at improving the omnichannel experience, streamlining operations, and enhancing customer engagement across online and in-store channels.
  4. Value-Oriented Pricing and Impulse Initiatives: Kohl's intends to provide more consistent and competitive value to its customers, including offering basic and gift items priced at $10 or less. The expansion of "Impulse" and "Deal Bar" initiatives is designed to drive incremental sales and increase customer trip frequency.
  5. New Category Partnerships: Beyond its successful beauty partnership, Kohl's is diversifying its product offerings through new collaborations, such as a significant venture with Babies R Us. This strategy aims to expand into new product categories and attract additional customer segments.

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Share Repurchases

  • Kohl's Board of Directors approved a $3.0 billion share repurchase authorization in 2022 and planned to repurchase at least $1.0 billion in shares in 2022.
  • The company repurchased $1.355 billion in shares in 2021.
  • In April 2021, the Board expanded its existing share repurchase authorization to $2 billion.

Share Issuance

  • In fiscal year 2025, long-term debt increased by $262 million due to the issuance of $360 million of 10.000% senior secured notes, partially offset by $87 million in open market repurchases of outstanding long-term debt.

Capital Expenditures

  • Kohl's expects capital expenditures for fiscal year 2026 to be approximately $350 million to $400 million. These expenditures are focused on operational improvements and modernization efforts.
  • Capital expenditures were $460 million in fiscal year 2025.
  • Capital expenditures were $551 million in fiscal year 2023 and $783 million in fiscal year 2022.

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Financials

KSSTGTMTJXROSTDDSMedian
NameKohl's Target Macy's TJX Comp.Ross Sto.Dillard's 
Mkt Price13.28121.8918.86161.60221.16595.71141.75
Mkt Cap1.555.25.0179.571.19.332.3
Rev LTM15,527104,78022,62160,37222,0276,56322,324
Op Inc LTM5105,1178847,1782,6246891,754
FCF LTM1,0082,8356904,9171,9636241,486
FCF 3Y Avg5943,7094664,4831,8856611,273
CFO LTM1,3806,5621,4306,8742,7887172,109
CFO 3Y Avg1,0657,5171,3386,3492,6647722,001

Growth & Margins

KSSTGTMTJXROSTDDSMedian
NameKohl's Target Macy's TJX Comp.Ross Sto.Dillard's 
Rev Chg LTM-4.3%-1.7%-1.7%7.1%3.7%-0.4%-1.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-5.0%-1.3%-3.8%6.5%6.0%-2.1%-1.7%
Rev Chg Q-4.2%-1.5%-1.1%8.5%10.4%-3.0%-1.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.4%-0.4%-0.4%2.4%2.5%-0.9%-0.4%
Op Mgn LTM3.3%4.9%3.9%11.9%11.9%10.5%7.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg3.5%5.1%4.4%11.3%11.7%11.7%8.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%-0.1%-0.1%0.6%-0.1%-0.4%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM8.9%6.3%6.3%11.4%12.7%10.9%9.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg6.5%7.1%5.8%11.1%12.8%11.5%9.1%
FCF/Rev LTM6.5%2.7%3.1%8.1%8.9%9.5%7.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg3.7%3.5%2.0%7.9%9.0%9.9%5.8%

Valuation

KSSTGTMTJXROSTDDSMedian
NameKohl's Target Macy's TJX Comp.Ross Sto.Dillard's 
Mkt Cap1.555.25.0179.571.19.332.3
P/S0.10.50.23.03.21.41.0
P/EBIT2.410.65.324.425.312.611.6
P/E5.514.97.832.734.116.315.6
P/CFO1.18.43.526.125.513.010.7
Total Yield22.0%10.4%16.8%4.1%3.7%11.3%10.9%
Dividend Yield3.8%3.7%3.9%1.0%0.7%5.2%3.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg24.9%6.5%10.5%3.2%3.6%9.2%7.8%
D/E4.50.41.00.10.10.10.2
Net D/E4.00.30.80.00.0-0.10.2

Returns

KSSTGTMTJXROSTDDSMedian
NameKohl's Target Macy's TJX Comp.Ross Sto.Dillard's 
1M Rtn-3.7%2.6%8.0%2.4%3.9%-1.1%2.5%
3M Rtn-34.7%16.7%-17.7%2.7%15.8%-12.5%-4.9%
6M Rtn-3.5%45.8%16.4%15.8%50.4%7.4%16.1%
12M Rtn101.3%37.5%72.3%28.3%60.8%96.5%66.6%
3Y Rtn-31.9%-19.9%16.8%114.8%117.1%130.3%65.8%
1M Excs Rtn-4.3%2.0%7.4%1.7%3.3%-1.7%1.9%
3M Excs Rtn-36.9%17.3%-18.1%3.9%18.6%-12.2%-4.1%
6M Excs Rtn-15.2%37.0%7.5%14.6%45.2%1.2%11.0%
12M Excs Rtn86.0%6.8%60.1%-0.5%39.2%74.4%49.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-97.6%-84.5%-52.5%47.8%44.1%60.3%-4.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20262025202420232022
Single segment16,221    
Accessories (including Sephora) 2,8132,2792,1001,638
Children's 2,0602,1762,4352,082
Footwear 1,4441,5821,7981,381
Home 2,5332,7913,3443,381
Men's 3,4553,6793,8672,753
Women's 4,2814,6544,9273,796
Other revenue  937962924
Total16,22116,58618,09819,43315,955


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$13.28 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.5 
First Trading Date05/19/1992 
Distance from 52W High-45.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$15.34$15.82
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-13.4%-16.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility53.7%89.0%
Downside Capture0.751.21
Upside Capture-98.55252.14
Correlation (SPY)19.4%30.2%
KSS Betas & Captures as of 3/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.150.920.932.212.021.77
Up Beta6.292.691.693.952.101.86
Down Beta1.112.041.451.961.331.20
Up Capture-78%-68%-62%193%590%719%
Bmk +ve Days7162765139424
Stock +ve Days6152354121344
Down Capture171%102%153%167%155%112%
Bmk -ve Days12233358110323
Stock -ve Days16274072130404

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return		Annualized
Volatility		Sharpe
Ratio		Correlation
with KSS
KSS123.5%92.9%1.24-
Sector ETF (XLY)28.9%22.5%1.0544.1%
Equity (SPY)31.2%17.3%1.4739.8%
Gold (GLD)60.1%27.8%1.69-1.9%
Commodities (DBC)29.8%16.6%1.585.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)21.3%15.2%1.0732.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-5.7%43.7%-0.0123.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return		Annualized
Volatility		Sharpe
Ratio		Correlation
with KSS
KSS-21.1%68.5%-0.07-
Sector ETF (XLY)6.3%23.7%0.2343.7%
Equity (SPY)11.1%17.0%0.5040.2%
Gold (GLD)22.1%17.8%1.022.2%
Commodities (DBC)11.8%18.8%0.5211.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.7%18.8%0.1034.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.0%56.5%0.2915.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return		Annualized
Volatility		Sharpe
Ratio		Correlation
with KSS
KSS-6.9%62.8%0.15-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.2%22.0%0.5146.4%
Equity (SPY)13.8%17.9%0.6642.3%
Gold (GLD)14.2%15.9%0.74-1.7%
Commodities (DBC)8.6%17.6%0.4117.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.1%20.7%0.2239.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.4%66.9%1.0713.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date3312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity30.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 31520268.0%
Average Daily Volume5.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.5 days
Basic Shares Quantity112.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares27.3%

Returns Analyses

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
3/10/2026-1.5%-11.0%-7.8%
11/25/202542.5%46.0%33.4%
8/27/202524.0%21.5%24.0%
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%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121013
# Negative121411
Median Positive7.3%11.5%12.7%
Median Negative-8.1%-8.0%-14.9%
Max Positive42.5%46.0%49.1%
Max Negative-24.1%-29.0%-48.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
01/31/202603/19/202610-K
10/31/202512/03/202510-Q
07/31/202509/04/202510-Q
04/30/202506/06/202510-Q
01/31/202503/20/202510-K
10/31/202412/05/202410-Q
07/31/202409/05/202410-Q
04/30/202406/06/202410-Q
01/31/202403/21/202410-K
10/31/202311/30/202310-Q
07/31/202308/31/202310-Q
04/30/202306/01/202310-Q
01/31/202303/16/202310-K
10/31/202212/01/202210-Q
07/31/202209/01/202210-Q
04/30/202206/02/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 3/10/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue Growth-2.0%-1.0%0.0%-73.3%2.8%RaisedGuidance: -3.75% for 2025
2026 Operating Margin2.8%3.1%3.4%-1.6%-0.0%LoweredGuidance: 3.15% for 2025
2026 EPS11.31.6-3.7% LoweredGuidance: 1.35 for 2025
2026 Capital Expenditures350.00 Mil375.00 Mil400.00 Mil-6.2% LoweredGuidance: 400.00 Mil for 2025

Prior: Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/25/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Revenue Growth-4.0%-3.75%-3.5%-31.8%1.8%RaisedGuidance: -5.5% for 2025
2025 Comparable Sales Growth-3.0%-2.75%-2.5%-38.9%1.8%RaisedGuidance: -4.5% for 2025
2025 Operating Margin3.1%3.15%3.2%21.2%0.6%RaisedGuidance: 2.6% for 2025
2025 EPS1.251.351.45107.7% RaisedGuidance: 0.65 for 2025
2025 Capital Expenditures 400.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 400.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value		Value of
Held Shares		Form
1Timm, JillChief Financial OfficerDirectSell1211202524.0010,000240,0007,813,464Form
2Timm, JillChief Financial OfficerDirectSell1204202522.7525,000568,7507,634,013Form
3Raymond, ChristieSr. EVP & Chief Marketing Off.DirectSell723202519.5626,500518,4504,467,454Form
4Steinmetz, MariSr. EVP, Chief People OfficerDirectSell320202612.811,58320,2782,802,188Form
5Steinmetz, MariSr. EVP, Chief People OfficerDirectSell326202612.504575,7122,721,788Form

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