El interés en corto de Kohl's da a los inversores una idea del grado en que los inversores apuestan por la caída de las acciones de Kohl's. Los datos de interés en corto se actualizan cada dos semanas.

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Kohl's operates about 1,176 department stores in 49 states that sell moderately priced private-label and national brand clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Most of these stores are in strip centers. Kohl's also operates a large digital sales business. Women's apparel is Kohl's largest category, having generated 26% of its 2023 sales. The retailer, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, opened its first department store in 1962.

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Shares of Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) are trading much lower on Tuesday. There is a good chance a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/earnings/24/11/42163838/insights-into-kohlss-upcoming-earnings">new downtrend is forming</a>.
This is why our team of technical analysts has made it our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-of-the-day">Stock of the Day</a>.
There is a lot of bearish news coming from the company. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42188915/kohls-q3-misses-the-mark-weak-sales-and-ceo-shake-up-send-shares-down">It missed earnings</a>. It also announced that CEO Tom Kingsbury will step down in January.
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Kohl's reported Q3 earnings of 20 cents per share. This was well below the 28 cents the Street was looking for.
The revenue was a miss as well. Sales declined 8.8% over the past year. The $3.507 billion was below estimates of $3.638 billion.
Even more concerning to some analysts was the decline in operating margin. It was down 120 basis points to 2.7%.
Operating margin is an important metric. It is the number of cents a company profits on each dollar of sales after all costs are considered.
If operating margins are expanding, it means the company is becoming more profitable. If the margins are contracting, like they are for Kohl's, it means the company is becoming less efficient and profitable.
As you can see on the chart, the technical picture for Kohl's looks bearish as well. The stock has broken long-term support around the important $17.90 level.
Sometimes, support levels can remain intact for a long period of time. This is called ‘market memory'. $17.90 first became support for Kohl's in May 2023.
Support is a large concentration or group of investors and traders who are looking to pay the same, or close to the same price for new shares. This is why market selloffs tend to pause or end when they fall to support. There is enough demand to absorb all of the supply.
When support breaks, as it has with Kohl's, it illustrates an important dynamic.
It means that the large group of buyers who created the support are out of the market. They have either finished or canceled their orders.
With this large amount of demand out of the way, sellers will be forced to be aggressive to attract buyers. They will need to push the price lower and this could force the stock into a new downtrend.
It may be about to happen with Kohl's.
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Kohl&#8217;s Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) shares are trading lower after the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42185424/kohls-reports-third-quarter-fiscal-2024-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported&nbsp;third-quarter earnings</a>.
The company reported a net sales decline of 8.8% year-over-year (Y/Y) to $3.507 billion, missing the consensus of $3.638 billion. Comparable sales for the quarter decreased 9.3%. Total revenue stood at $3.710 billion.
Gross margin for the quarter expanded by 20&nbsp;basis points to&nbsp;39.1%. Operating income for the quarter was&nbsp;$98&nbsp;million versus&nbsp;$157&nbsp;million last year. The operating margin contracted 120 basis points Y/Y to&nbsp;2.7%.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased&nbsp;5.1%&nbsp;Y/Y to&nbsp;$1.3&nbsp;billion, and SG&amp;A expenses margin stood at 34.8%, an increase&nbsp;of 125 basis points Y/Y.
EPS was&nbsp;20 cents<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">, missing the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;28 cents.</a>
Inventory at the end of the quarter was&nbsp;$4.1&nbsp;billion, down&nbsp;3%&nbsp;Y/Y. Kohl&#8217;s held&nbsp;$174 million in cash and equivalents as of November 2. Operating cash flow&nbsp;was a use of&nbsp;$195 million.
On November 13, 2024, Kohl&#8217;s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 50 cents per share, payable on December 24, to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41954674/kohls-declares-quarterly-dividend" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shareholders of record as of December 11</a>.
Yesterday, Kohl&#8217;s disclosed that CEO Tom Kingsbury <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42175779/kohls-announces-ceo-transition-process" rel="noreferrer noopener">will step down on January 15, 2025</a>.
He will remain in an advisory role to the new CEO and stay on the Board of Directors until his retirement in May 2025, after which the Board size will be reduced by one. The Board has appointed Ashley Buchanan as CEO, effective January 15, 2025.
Outlook: Kohl&#8217;s revised the&nbsp;outlook&nbsp;for FY24 EPS to&nbsp;$1.20 &#8211; $1.50 (from&nbsp;$1.75&nbsp;–&nbsp;$2.25)&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">versus the Street view of&nbsp;$1.80</a>.
Kohl&#8217;s revised FY24 sales growth outlook to a decline of (7)% &#8211; (8)% <a href="https://app.grammarly.com/ddocs/2667160099" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from (4%) – (6%).</a> The company now sees FY24 comparable sales decline of (6%) to (7%) vs. (3%) to (5%) prior.
Kohl&#8217;s now projects an FY24 operating margin of&nbsp;3.0% to 3.2%&nbsp;(previous&nbsp;3.4%&nbsp;–&nbsp;3.8%) and continues to see capital expenditures of about&nbsp;$500 million, including expansion of its Sephora partnership and other store-related investments.
Tom Kingsbury, Kohl&#8217;s chief executive officer, said, &#8220;Our third quarter results did not meet our expectations as sales remained soft in our apparel and footwear businesses. Although we had a strong collective performance across our key growth areas, including Sephora, home decor, gifting, and impulse, and also benefited from the opening of Babies &#8220;R&#8221; Us shops in 200 of our stores, these were unable to offset the declines in our core business.&#8221;
&#8220;We are not satisfied with our performance in 2024 and are taking aggressive action to reverse the sales declines. We must execute at a higher level and ensure we are putting the customer first in everything we do.&#8221;
&#8220;We are approaching our financial outlook for the year more conservatively given the third quarter underperformance and our expectation for a highly competitive holiday season.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;WBI Power Factor High Dividend ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBIY#NYSE">WBIY</a>) and&nbsp;Invesco S&amp;P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSVM#NYSE">XSVM</a>).
Price Action: KSS shares are down 175% at $15.23 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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Kohl's shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 EPS and sales, cut its FY24 EPS guidance, and projected a net sales decrease of 7%-8%.

Kohl's Sees FY24 EPS Of $1.20-$1.50 (Prior View: $1.75-$2.25); Projects Net Sales Decrease Of (7)%-(8)%

Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.28 by 28.57 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.507 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.638 billion by 3.60 percent. This is a 8.74 percent decrease over sales of $3.843 billion the same period last year.

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Kohl's Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $0.20 Misses $0.28 Estimate, Sales $3.507B Miss $3.638B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For November 26, 2024

Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) will release earnings results for the third quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KSS/earnings">opening bell on Tuesday, Nov. 26.</a>
Analysts expect Kohl&#8217;s to report quarterly earnings at 27 cents per share. That's down from 54 cents per share a year ago. The Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based company projects to report quarterly revenue of $3.71 billion, compared to $3.84 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Monday, Kohl&#8217;s said Chief Executive Officer Tom Kingsbury plans to step down as CEO, effective Jan. 15, 2025.
Kohl&#8217;s shares gained 7.7% to close at $18.34 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TJX/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> &lt;/em>&lt;/a> in the recent period.
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<li>Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $19 to $18 on Nov. 18. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underweight with a price target of $19 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetii maintained an In-Line rating and cut the price target from $22 to $20 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Baird analyst Mark Altschwager maintained an Outperform rating and slashed the price target from $27 to $25 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained a Market Perform rating with a price target of $23 on Aug. 28. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
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Considering buying KSS stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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<ul>
<li>Ashley Buchanan Appointed Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Starting January 15</li>
<li>Tom Kingsbury Plans to Step Down as CEO on January 15, Retaining an Executive Advisory Role and Board Seat Through His Retirement in May 2025</li>
</ul>
Kohl's Corporation ("Kohl's" or the "Company") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Tom Kingsbury plans to step down as CEO, effective January 15, 2025. He will stay on in an advisory role to the new CEO and retain his position on Kohl's Board of Directors (the "Board") through his retirement in May 2025, after which the size of the board will be reduced by one.
The Board has appointed retail veteran Ashley Buchanan as CEO, effective January 15. Buchanan has been CEO of Michaels Companies since 2020 and, prior to that, has held a variety of senior executive roles at Walmart and Sam's Club during his 13 years at the company.

Kohl's Announces CEO Transition Process; Ashley Buchanan Appointed CEO And Board Member, Starting January 15; Tom Kingsbury Plans To Step Down As CEO On January 15, Retaining An Executive Advisory Role And Board Seat Through His Retirement In May 2025

Kohl&#8217;s Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) shares are trading higher by 5.6% to $17.99 Monday morning. The company is set to report third-quarter results Tuesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JWN/earnings">before the market open</a>.
What Happened: Kohl's heads into its third-quarter earnings release with a focus on improving operational efficiency and navigating continued sales pressure. In the second quarter, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40599429/kohls-q2-earnings-profit-beat-inventory-decline-margin-growth-and-more">net sales declined by 4.2% year-over-year</a> to $3.525 billion, with comparable sales down 5.1%. 
Despite these challenges, the company exceeded EPS expectations, reporting 59 cents versus the 44 cent consensus, supported by a 59-basis-point expansion in gross margin to 39.6%.
Operational improvements were evident as SG&amp;A expenses declined 4.2% year-over-year, contributing to a 26-basis-point increase in operating margin to 4.4%. Inventory management was a highlight, with a 9% year-over-year reduction in inventory, aligning with the company's efficiency goals.
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For Q3, attention will likely focus on Kohl's ability to stabilize sales amidst macroeconomic headwinds and discretionary spending pressures, which impacted second-quarter performance. 
Key growth areas, including the Sephora partnership and categories like home decor and gifting, will be critical drivers. The recent partnership with Babies "R" Us may also begin contributing incremental gains.
Kohl's raised its FY24 EPS outlook to $1.75–$2.25, reflecting confidence in margin expansion, despite revised guidance for FY24 sales and comparable sales declines of 4–6% and 3–5%, respectively. Investors will look for evidence in third-quarter results that Kohl's is successfully executing its strategies to balance cost controls with growth investments.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy KSS Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument.
For example, in Kohl&#8217;s case, it is in the Consumer Discretionary sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, KSS has a 52-week high of $29.60 and a 52-week low of $16.12.

What's Going On With Kohl's (KSS) Stock?

Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, 2024-11-26. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Kohl's will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.31.
Investors in Kohl's are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.14, leading to a 0.61% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Kohl's's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.45</td>
<td>0.04</td>
<td>1.28</td>
<td>0.33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.59</td>
<td>-0.24</td>
<td>1.67</td>
<td>0.53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>7.000000000000001%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732543310_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Kohl's Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Kohl's were trading at $17.03 as of November 22. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 27.62%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely unhappy going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Views on Kohl's</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Kohl's.
Analysts have provided Kohl's with 6 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Neutral. The average one-year price target stands at $21.0, suggesting a potential 23.31% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Peers</h3>
In this comparison, we explore the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of and Savers Value Village, three prominent industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Savers Value Village received a Neutral consensus from analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $10.0, implying a potential 41.28% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary presents essential metrics for and Savers Value Village, unveiling their respective standings within the industry and providing valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Kohl's</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-4.18%</td>
<td>$1.60B</td>
<td>1.73%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Savers Value Village</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>0.53%</td>
<td>$224.02M</td>
<td>5.09%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Kohl's ranks higher than its peers in terms of revenue growth, with a negative growth rate compared to a positive growth rate for its peers. However, it lags behind in gross profit, with a lower figure compared to its peers. In return on equity, Kohl's also falls short, with a lower percentage compared to its peers. Overall, Kohl's is positioned in the middle among its peers based on these metrics.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Kohl's</h3>
Kohl's operates about 1,176 department stores in 49 states that sell moderately priced private-label and national brand clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Most of these stores are in strip centers. Kohl's also operates a large digital sales business. Women's apparel is Kohl's largest category, having generated 26% of its 2023 sales. The retailer, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, opened its first department store in 1962.
<h3>Kohl's: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Kohl's's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 July, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.18% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 1.77%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.73%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Kohl's's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.46%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.95, Kohl's adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KSS/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Kohl's visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Insights into Kohl's's Upcoming Earnings

Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintains Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $19 to $18.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Kohl's, Lowers Price Target to $18

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.08%</li>
<li>Small Cap Consumer Research analyst Eric Beder reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $29 on Oct. 24. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained a Market Perform rating and cut the price target from $26 to $21 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.15%</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Brian Vaccaro downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform on Nov. 11. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 82%.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Brian Mullan maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $20 to $16 on Nov. 11. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 8, the company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 21 cents, beating the street view of 20 cents. Quarterly revenues of $1.038 billion (down 3.8%) missed the analyst consensus of $1.042 billion.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 10.74%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underweight with a price target of $19 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Baird analyst Mark Altschwager maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $27 to $25 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 13, the company's board declared a regular quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share on its common stock.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent111524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">trend in KSS stock</a>. </li>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>42.5K</td>
<td>197.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$44.7K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MBLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NIO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$75.6K</td>
<td>48.0K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$119.2K</td>
<td>15.9K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TPR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$168.0K</td>
<td>726</td>
<td>703</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$195.0K</td>
<td>794</td>
<td>702</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>119</td>
<td>548</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>537</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$25.5K</td>
<td>191</td>
<td>198</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 74 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.2K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 42589 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 197005 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 106 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.7K, with a price of $1490.0 per contract. There were 4982 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10028 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MBLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 8 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 105 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $242.0 per contract. There were 5052 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6455 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 71 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 1400 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $75.6K, with a price of $54.0 per contract. There were 48024 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3128 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 547 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $119.2K, with a price of $218.0 per contract. There were 15977 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2074 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TPR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $48.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $168.0K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 726 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 703 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 199 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $195.0K, with a price of $980.0 per contract. There were 794 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 702 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLNT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNT#NYSE">PLNT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 71 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 114 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $243.0 per contract. There were 119 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 548 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KSS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 412 contract(s) at a $19.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $83.0 per contract. There were 2450 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 537 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 106 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 94 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.5K, with a price of $272.0 per contract. There were 191 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 198 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Kohl's's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.92% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 34.94 million shares sold short, which is 43.88% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.43 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Kohl's Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730472322_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kohl's has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Kohl's's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Kohl's's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.20%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Looking Into Kohl's's Recent Short Interest

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the consumer discretionary sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 10.50%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss downgraded rating on the stock from Neutral to Underweight with a price target of $19 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintained an In-Line rating and slashed the price target from $22 to $20 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 28, Kohl's posted better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent102924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> latest KSS news.</a></li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIN#NYSE">DIN</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 6.54%</li>
<li>Keybanc analyst Eric Gonzalez maintained an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $37 to $36 on Oct. 18. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and cut the price target from $66 to $37 on Oct. 4. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Dine Brands Global will announce its third quarter financial results on Nov. 6, before the stock market opens.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent102924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">latest DIN news</a>.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 6.75%</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price target from $76 to $74 on Oct. 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Rafe Jadrosich maintained an Underperform rating and raised the price target from $101 to $103 on Oct. 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 23, Whirlpool posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent102924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">trend in WHR stock</a>. </li>
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the consumer discretionary sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 10.36%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss downgraded rating on the stock from Neutral to Underweight with a price target of $19 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintained an In-Line rating and cut the price target from $22 to $20 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 28, Kohl&#8217;s posted better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent101524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> latest Kohl&#8217;s news</a>.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHR#NYSE">WHR</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 5.19%</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Rafe Jadrosich reinstated an Underperform rating with a price target of $88 on July 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl maintained an Underperform rating and lowered the price target from $79 to $76 on July 26. This analyst has</li>
<li>an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 19, Whirlpool declared a quarterly dividend of $1.75 per share on the Company's common stock.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent101524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">latest WHR news</a>.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.49%</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $12 to $13 on Oct. 1. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight and cut the price target from $16 to $12 on Sept. 25. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into 368,309 units of model year 2015-2017 of Ford's Edge SUVs over concerns of loss of braking ability, the U.S. auto safety regulator said on Friday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent101524&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> trend in Ford stock</a>.</li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Consumer Stocks With Over 5% Dividend Yields

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with KSS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Kohl's.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 44% bullish and 44%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $26,000, and 8, calls, for a total amount of $429,495.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $12.5 to $25.0 for Kohl's over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Kohl's options trades today is 2930.0 with a total volume of 13,613.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Kohl's's big money trades within a strike price range of $12.5 to $25.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Kohl's Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728066822_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$1.02</td>
<td>$1.01</td>
<td>$1.01</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$152.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$87.4K</td>
<td>12.8K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$1.08</td>
<td>$1.06</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$35.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>374</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$3.27</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Kohl's</h3>
Kohl's operates about 1,176 department stores in 49 states that sell moderately priced private-label and national brand clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Most of these stores are in strip centers. Kohl's also operates a large digital sales business. Women's apparel is Kohl's largest category, having generated 26% of its 2023 sales. The retailer, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, opened its first department store in 1962.
In light of the recent options history for Kohl's, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of Kohl's</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,569,773, the price of KSS is up by 0.41%, reaching $19.53.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 46 days from now.</li>
</ul>
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Check Out What Whales Are Doing With KSS

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Kohl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with KSS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 17 uncommon options trades for Kohl's.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 47% bullish and 23%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $142,887, and 14 are calls, for a total amount of $535,485.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $12.5 to $35.0 for Kohl's during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Kohl's's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Kohl's's whale trades within a strike price range from $12.5 to $35.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Kohl's Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727898375_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.97</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$61.4K</td>
<td>194</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">185</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$1.52</td>
<td>$1.53</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$61.2K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">870</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.34</td>
<td>$1.33</td>
<td>$1.34</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$49.3K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$5.95</td>
<td>$5.98</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>194</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">185</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KSS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$48.3K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">886</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Kohl's</h3>
Kohl's operates about 1,176 department stores in 49 states that sell moderately priced private-label and national brand clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Most of these stores are in strip centers. Kohl's also operates a large digital sales business. Women's apparel is Kohl's largest category, having generated 26% of its 2023 sales. The retailer, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, opened its first department store in 1962.
In light of the recent options history for Kohl's, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Kohl's</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,631,968, the price of KSS is down -5.14% at $19.64. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 48 days.</li>
</ul>
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