Will Kohl (KSS, $63.77) be able to acquire At Home (HOME, $23.26)?
U.S. department store operator Kohl’s is looking at a possible acquisition of At Home, a U.S. home décor retail chain in near future. According to people familiar with the matter, Kohl recently approached At Home with an interest in acquiring the company.
However, the deal is far from fruition and is only in its preliminary stage. But if it goes through, it will help Kohl's increase its visibility in the home goods category. Currently, Kohl’s focus is mainly on women’s, men’s and children’s clothing with little presence in the home goods category that accounts for only a small part of its overall business.
On the other hand, At Home has also been exploring a sale and is already in advanced negotiation stage with private equity firms like Hellman & Friedman. So, Kohl’s goal of acquiring At Home may not finally materialize and the latter may choose to sell to a buyout firm instead.
Currently, At Home has a market capitalization of $1.3 billion. On Wednesday, Kohl’s stock plunged nearly 2% while shares of At Home rose more than 7% during the day.
KSS in downward trend: 10-day moving average crossed below 50-day moving average on January 16, 2026
The 10-day moving average for KSS crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on January 16, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 62 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 .
KSS moved below its 50-day moving average on January 14, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
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 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for KSS entered a downward trend on February 06, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where KSS's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 36 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on February 06, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on KSS as a result. In of 97 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for KSS just turned positive on February 04, 2026. Looking at past instances where KSS's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 53 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KSS advanced for three days, in of 268 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
KSS may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued 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 (0.528) is normal, around the industry mean (2.271). P/E Ratio (10.694) is within average values for comparable stocks, (70.794). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.066) is also within normal values, averaging (1.556). Dividend Yield (0.027) settles around the average of (0.037) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.133) is also within normal values, averaging (4.911).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (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 SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable 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 (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 77, placing this stock worse than average.
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