KSS
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Kohl's Corporation (KSS) closed at $14.66 as of 2026-05-01, trading 18.2% below its 200-week moving average of $17.92. This places KSS in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -18.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 38, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.78 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1723 weeks of data, KSS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 28 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -13.1%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $1646 million, KSS is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 47.7%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 6.9%. The stock trades at 0.4x book value.
This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 33.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KSS would have grown to $658, compared to $2952 for the S&P 500. KSS has returned 5.9% annualized vs 10.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: KSS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KSS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 28 historical episodes, buying KSS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -10.0% after 12 months (median -9.0%), compared to +12.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 41% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +4.9% vs +29.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KSS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
KSS has crossed below its 200-week MA 28 times with an average 1-year return of +-13.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Oct 2002 | 1 | 1.5% | +0.5% | -45.7% |
| Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 | 1 | 0.1% | -19.6% | -48.0% |
| Jan 2003 | Mar 2003 | 8 | 12.0% | -17.9% | -47.1% |
| Apr 2003 | Jul 2003 | 13 | 13.3% | -21.8% | -48.3% |
| Sep 2003 | Jun 2005 | 90 | 30.7% | -13.9% | -50.5% |
| Jun 2005 | Jun 2005 | 1 | 0.3% | +4.3% | -48.7% |
| Aug 2005 | Mar 2006 | 34 | 18.8% | +8.2% | -47.6% |
| Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 | 1 | 2.1% | -5.4% | -47.2% |
| Oct 2007 | Aug 2009 | 98 | 52.1% | -44.4% | -48.1% |
| Dec 2009 | Dec 2009 | 1 | 0.0% | +0.8% | -46.7% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 7 | 7.7% | -1.8% | -46.1% |
| May 2010 | Sep 2010 | 18 | 14.2% | +6.1% | -45.0% |
| Oct 2010 | Nov 2010 | 1 | 0.3% | +5.2% | -44.4% |
| Aug 2011 | Sep 2011 | 8 | 9.9% | +10.7% | -40.4% |
| Jan 2012 | Jan 2012 | 4 | 2.3% | -6.7% | -40.0% |
| May 2012 | Jul 2012 | 7 | 8.8% | +12.4% | -41.3% |
| Nov 2012 | May 2013 | 23 | 13.9% | +27.3% | -38.8% |
| Aug 2015 | Nov 2016 | 63 | 29.6% | -10.2% | -51.0% |
| Jan 2017 | Nov 2017 | 47 | 24.4% | +38.3% | -42.5% |
| May 2019 | Jul 2019 | 7 | 3.6% | -57.9% | -56.2% |
| Aug 2019 | Sep 2019 | 5 | 8.2% | -52.2% | -56.5% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 1 | 3.5% | -55.5% | -55.4% |
| Nov 2019 | Dec 2019 | 4 | 4.8% | -36.4% | -55.2% |
| Jan 2020 | Feb 2021 | 56 | 75.6% | -6.9% | -55.2% |
| Oct 2021 | Oct 2021 | 2 | 3.8% | -38.7% | -57.1% |
| Jan 2022 | Jan 2022 | 1 | 1.1% | -30.6% | -58.0% |
| May 2022 | Nov 2025 | 184 | 74.5% | -48.1% | -50.3% |
| Jan 2026 | Ongoing | 16+ | 33.1% | Ongoing | -20.5% |
| Average | 25 | — | +-13.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KSS below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Kohl's Corporation (KSS) is trading 18.2% below its 200-week moving average of $17.92. The current price is $14.66.
What is KSS's 200-week moving average price?
Kohl's Corporation's 200-week moving average is $17.92 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when KSS drops below its 200-week moving average?
KSS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 28 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -13.1%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is KSS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about KSS as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 38. Free cash flow yield is 47.7%. Return on equity is 6.9%. Price-to-book is 0.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does KSS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.1 years, $100 invested in KSS would have grown to $658, compared to $2952 for the S&P 500. That's 5.9% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. KSS has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does KSS pay a dividend?
Yes. Kohl's Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 341.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01