- ISIN
- US5002551043
- CUSIP
- 500255104
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Department Stores
- IPO Date
- May 18, 1992
Highlights
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.16
- PE Ratio
- 4.91
- PEG Ratio
- 0.27
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $15.46B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $4.94B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $1.31B
- Year Range
- $7.93 - $25.22
- Target Price
- $15.67
- ROA (TTM)
- 2.07%
- ROE (TTM)
- 2.07%
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Performance
KSS Performance Chart
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) is down 23.2% since the beginning of the year. At $16 per share, KSS is trading 38.5% below its 52-week high of $25. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KSS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $395.
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Returns By Period
Kohl's Corporation (KSS) has returned -23.20% so far this year and 92.26% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KSS has returned -3.71% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Kohl's Corporation
- 1D
- -2.08%
- 1M
- 9.37%
- YTD
- -23.20%
- 6M
- -31.40%
- 1Y
- 92.26%
- 3Y*
- -1.71%
- 5Y*
- -16.95%
- 10Y*
- -3.71%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
KSS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 19, 1992, KSS's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +51.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -61.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.
On a daily basis, KSS closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 25, 2025 with a return of +42.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 11, 2025 at -24.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -14.40% | -6.30% | -20.41% | 9.84% | 1.34% | 8.08% | -23.20% | ||||||
| 2025 | -5.91% | -13.63% | -27.24% | -18.09% | 21.34% | 5.71% | 27.83% | 38.93% | 2.83% | 5.86% | 51.14% | -16.55% | 51.46% |
| 2024 | -10.18% | 8.19% | 6.72% | -17.87% | -6.47% | 4.98% | -5.79% | -10.48% | 11.63% | -12.42% | -18.99% | -3.03% | -45.83% |
| 2023 | 28.20% | -13.38% | -14.17% | -6.41% | -16.84% | 28.99% | 23.43% | -6.36% | -19.80% | 7.59% | 3.99% | 24.74% | 23.77% |
| 2022 | 20.89% | -6.85% | 9.72% | -4.27% | -30.34% | -10.42% | -18.35% | -2.47% | -10.00% | 19.09% | 7.11% | -19.93% | -45.98% |
| 2021 | 8.28% | 25.40% | 8.32% | -1.59% | -5.40% | -0.23% | -7.82% | 12.99% | -17.59% | 3.06% | 5.56% | -3.12% | 23.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
Kohl's Corporation has an annualized alpha of 7.60%, beta of 1.11, and R2 of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 20, 1992.
- This stock captured 120.22% of S&P 500 Index gains and 119.51% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 7.60%
- Beta
- 1.11
- R²
- 0.20
- Upside Capture
- 120.22%
- Downside Capture
- 119.51%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KSS ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kohl's Corporation (KSS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| KSS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.20 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.70 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.41 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.79 | 2.93 | -1.14 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.64 | 13.52 | -9.88 |
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Dividends
Dividend History
Kohl's Corporation provided a 3.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.50 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.50 | $0.50 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $1.00 | $0.70 | $2.68 | $2.44 | $2.20 | $2.00 | $1.80 |
Dividend yield | 3.22% | 2.45% | 14.25% | 6.97% | 7.92% | 2.02% | 1.73% | 5.26% | 3.68% | 4.06% | 4.05% | 3.78% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Kohl's Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.50 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $2.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $2.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $2.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $1.00 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Kohl's Corporation has a dividend yield of 3.22%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Kohl's Corporation has a payout ratio of 20.59%, which is below the market average. This means Kohl's Corporation returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Kohl's Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Kohl's Corporation was 89.16%, occurring on Apr 16, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Kohl's Corporation drawdown is 71.54%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -89.16%Apr 2025 | 6y 5mo | — | 7y 6moNov 2018 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -68.34%Nov 2008 | 1y 7mo | 6y 3mo | 7y 10moApr 2007 - Feb 2015 |
2016 bear market2016 | -54.70%May 2016 | 1y 1mo | 2y 17d | 3y 2moApr 2015 - Jun 2018 |
2004 bear market2004 | -47.32%May 2004 | 1y 11mo | 2y 11mo | 4y 10moMay 2002 - Apr 2007 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -39.71%Sep 2001 | 7mo 1d | 6mo 8d | 1y 1moFeb 2001 - Mar 2002 |
Drawdown Indicators
| KSS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -89.16% | -56.78% | -32.38% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -51.84% | -9.10% | -42.74% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -77.01% | -18.90% | -58.11% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -87.56% | -25.43% | -62.13% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -89.16% | -33.92% | -55.24% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -71.54% | -0.74% | -70.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -29.37% | -10.72% | -18.65% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 25.43% | 1.97% | +23.46% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Kohl's Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Kohl's Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Department Stores industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for KSS, comparing it with other companies in the Department Stores industry. Currently, KSS has a P/E ratio of 4.9. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for KSS compared to other companies in the Department Stores industry. KSS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.3. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KSS relative to other companies in the Department Stores industry. Currently, KSS has a P/S ratio of 0.1. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
Income Statement
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