Should you buy KSS stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Kohl's Corporation (KSS) as a Buy Candidate with a technical score of 1.97 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Buy signal since
- Price since signal Up 8.86%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 52.15%
- Beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters
- Attractive free cash flow ratio of 1.8x
- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
Red day on Monday for Kohl's Corporation stock after losing 1.35%
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Kohl's Corporation stock price fell by -1.35% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $19.30 to $19.04. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.06% from a day low at $18.93 to a day high of $19.51. The price has fallen in 5 of the last 10 days but is still up by 2.97% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -1 million shares and in total, 2 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $39.89 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 52.15% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $27.54 and $31.27 at the end of this 3-month period.
KSS Signals & Forecast
The Kohl's Corporation stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $19.40. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $18.17. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, August 04, 2026, and so far it has fallen -5.27%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Kohl's Corporation stock
Kohl's Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $18.45 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.580 between high and low, or 3.06%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 5.09%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $17.98 (-5.57%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 4 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (KSS) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Kohl's Corporation to open at $19.16, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $18.56 and $19.52, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.96 (+/-5.18%) up or down from last closing price. If Kohl's Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 5.18% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $19.09 (0.26%) than the support at $18.45 (3.10%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Kohl's Corporation stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Kohl's Corporation stock to perform well in the short-term.
Current score:
1.965
Buy Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $19.16 ( 0.630%).
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KSS Performance
Trading levels for KSS
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 19.74 | 3.68% |
| R2 | 19.52 | 2.51% |
| R1 | 19.38 | 1.79% |
| Price | 19.04 | |
| S1 | 18.94 | -0.533% |
| S2 | 18.80 | -1.25% |
| S3 | 18.58 | -2.42% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 20.10 | 5.57% |
| R2 | 19.26 | 1.16% |
| R1 | 19.09 | 0.263% |
| Price | 19.04 | |
| S1 | 18.45 | -3.10% |
| S2 | 15.59 | -18.12% |
| S3 | 14.36 | -24.58% |
KSS Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 20, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $0.125 | 0.96% |
| 2 | Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | Apr 01, 2026 | $0.125 | 0.81% |
| 3 | Nov 12, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.130 | 0.776% |
| 4 | Sep 10, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | $0.125 | 0.91% |
| 5 | Jun 11, 2025 | Jun 11, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $0.125 | 1.51% |
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