KSS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stock list on December 12, 2025.
KSS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on December 12, 2025.
Does Kohl's (KSS) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Kohl's (KSS) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
Kohl's (KSS) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.
Kohl's Corporation reported better-than-expected Q3 financials as comparable store sales improved and the gross margin expanded. Structural concerns remain. Declining department store traffic and weak ecommerce positioning cause weak sales, also pressuring margins. As KSS's earnings continue to decline, Q3 earnings weren't good enough to negate the bearish thesis.
Kohl's (KSS) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, KSS crossed above the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.
Kohl's (KSS) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, KSS broke through the 50-day moving average, which suggests a short-term bullish trend.
Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.
Kohl's (KSS) shares soared Tuesday after the retailer reported a surprise profit and better-than-expected sales, a day after removing the "interim" tag from CEO Michael Bender's title.
Kohl's Corporation ( KSS ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call November 25, 2025 9:00 AM EST Company Participants Trevor Novotny John Schlifske Michael Bender - Interim CEO & Director Jill Timm - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Charles Grom - Gordon Haskett Research Advisors Paul Lejuez - Citigroup Inc. Exchange Research Mark Altschwager - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Robert Drbul - BTIG, LLC, Research Division Oliver Chen - TD Cowen, Research Division Dana Telsey - Telsey Advisory Group LLC Presentation Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Kohl's Corporation Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
Kohl's shares surged over 30% after strong earnings, reflecting progress in its turnaround and resilient consumer trends. KSS improved gross margins and inventory management, but declining same-store sales and high leverage remain structural challenges. Free cash flow generation has exceeded expectations, and guidance for 2025 is more optimistic, though debt reduction remains a priority over buybacks.