GET DAILY SIGNALSKohl's (KSS, $69.9) Shares Drop -7%, Following Slower Same-Store Sales Compared to a Year Ago
Kohl’s Corp. shares plunged -7.2% on Thursday, after the retail chain reported weaker sales growth for the holiday season compared to last year.
Kohl’s same-store sales for the November-to-December holiday period increased +1.2%, less than the year-ago period’s nearly +7%.
However, Michelle Gass, Kohl's CEO, seemed more optimistic. Gass said in a statement, "We are delighted with our 1.2% shifted comparable sales increase for the holiday period, which builds on the positive momentum we have achieved throughout the year". Also, the company raised its expectations for fiscal-year earnings to a range of $5.50-$5.55 a share, from prior projection of $5.35-$5.55 per share. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had estimated Kohl’s fiscal-year profit to be $5.51 a share.
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Aroon Indicator for KSS shows an upward move is likely
KSS's Aroon Indicator triggered a bullish signal on November 10, 2026. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor detected that the AroonUp green line is above 70 while the AroonDown red line is below 30. When the up indicator moves above 70 and the down indicator remains below 30, it is a sign that the stock could be setting up for a bullish move. Traders may want to buy the stock or look to buy calls options. A.I.dvisor looked at 168 similar instances where the Aroon Indicator showed a similar pattern. In 132 of the 168 cases, the stock moved higher in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a move higher at 79%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on November 09, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on KSS as a result. In 67 of 97 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 69%.
Following a +13.98% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KSS advanced for three days, in 192 of 265 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 72%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for KSS moved out of overbought territory on November 05, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 27 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 19 of the 27 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 70%.
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 45 of 57 cases where KSS's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 79%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for KSS turned negative on November 05, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 51 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 38 of the 51 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 75%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where KSS declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 82%.
KSS broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 22, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 35 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. KSS’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 45 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 67 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.627) is normal, around the industry mean (-9.611). P/E Ratio (9.560) is within average values for comparable stocks, (-121.526). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.342) is also within normal values, averaging (1.329). Dividend Yield (0.022) settles around the average of (0.032) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.124) is also within normal values, averaging (19.276).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 80 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. KSS’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 78, placing this stock worse than average.
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